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Ernie Ball Stainless Steel.

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Mr. Zebraface, May 20, 2003.


  1. May 20, 2003 #1
    Mr. Zebraface

    Mr. Zebraface

    Oct 5, 2002
    Liverpool, England. The home o
    I was on a website, and I spotted a set of EB Stainless Steel Slinkys, in all the different sizes... which version (SS or Nickel) would be better for a brighty kinda new punk sound? I've heard SS would be better, but tend to be harsher on the fingers...opinions please.

    Steel or Nickel?
     
  5. May 21, 2003 #2
    babecker

    babecker

    Mar 7, 2002
    Sykesville, MD
    I use Ernie Ball Slinkies (Nickel) and pretty much think they're the cat's pajamas.

    I don't care for the feel of SS and they're a bit too trebly and abrasive for my tastes. I find the nickel Slinkies to have plenty of bite without too much clank -- they're well suited to an aggressive rock tone IMO.

    B
     
  10. May 21, 2003 #3
    tufnuts

    tufnuts

    Sep 14, 2000
    Wichita Kansas - Smell the Whe
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