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Fodera strings?

#41
I've tried both the Stainless and Nickel Diamond strings Light (40 - 120) on my Fodera...both GREAT but I'm preferring the tone from the Nickels. I use the Matt Garrison Nickel set (28 - 100) on an Ibanez I have strung tenor and that bass sings!!
 
#43
Metaldood19 said:
How are the anthony jacksons? I've been thinking of using them, I have an extra long scale 6er. Was going to go with those or the diamond series 6
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I recently put an AJ set on my Modulus Q6. Normally I would use D'Addario XL's on this bass. The Fodera AJ set is probably the best sounding 6 string set I have ever heard. To me they have a bit of that 'grand piano' tone, with a solid fundamental and a crisp (not harsh) top end. And the string to string tone is very balanced. After many years of playing stainless, I've gradually migrated to mostly nickel, but these strings have a really nice feel to them and the tone and playability is simply excellent.

Honestly - I wish that they would make these in a 5 string set, because they would become my standard string for my 5-ers as well.
 
#44
Jazzdogg said:
You've got my attention!

When you switched to Fodera, which gauge-range did you select?

I've been using TI flats for years because they produce a strong fundamental without the annoying overtones, finger noise, and excessive treble of rounds (and they feel great under hand). How do Fodera nickels compare to TI flats with respect to those sound characteristics?
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In terms of gauge I tried the Wooten Signature set which is very light (.040 .055 .075 .095), in fact too light for my needs as I do a good deal of playing in Eb. So now I have some Light/Mediums on the way (.044 .062 .085 .106) which should give me the tension I need for Eb tuning. I am excited because IMO there are very few roundwound strings that feel as good under the fingers as the Fodera nickels, especially at such a reasonable price.

As far as sound in comparison to your TI flats, make no mistake these are roundwound strings. They have good brightness and harmonics that mellow nicely after they settle in (I would imagine the stainless steel version would have even more zing at first). But you won't get as much finger noise because the wraps are compression wound and feel so smooth compared to say Rotosounds. However these are not flatwounds, halfwounds, or groundwounds. They sound very different from flats, but in this case that's a good thing.
 
#47
I just put a set of Fodera Compressed nickel rounds on my Peavey bass last week, and gigged out with them this past weekend.

These are some of the nicest feeling/sounding strings I've ever tried, and I've tried LOTS of them! Gauge I use is .40-.100
 
#49
Sauron_ said:
I'm a Pyramid user right now and I'm thinking on switching to Fodera...but I need little high tension strings `cause I tune A-D-G-C-F-A#.
Of course I'd choose the Heavy gauge set nickel...

What do you think of it?

I normally I play some kind of fast power metal...
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I'd probably recommend sunbeams or roto 77s - the fodera nickels have this articulate piano-like tone which I find suits more mellow lyrical basslines/solo work but hey if price is no object buy a set and see what you think! :bassist:
 
#50
...well Fodera strings are good strings I believe. I was satisfied user many years ago. Than I bought few sets with weak E strings... I turned to DR's (mostly) . Well I ordered two sets of stainless steels Fodera's couple week ago...dead G strings in both sets!!!...for me Fodera strings NEVER AGAIN! ...sorry W.
 
#51
I have used a set of Fodera strings on one of my Ken Smiths back in the summer. I liked them. However, I use DR's all the time (Low Beam, Hi Beam, Low Riders) I like them all.

For you guys having an issue with dead strings, sometimes that depends on the way your bridge is configured and how you put them on. I had that problem with my Alembic Series I basses back in the early 1990's. I learned how to fix it and have not had a dead string since. Lucky? or now wise?
 
#53
If your bridge locks in the ball of the string like the Alembic, Wilkerson bridges on the older Carvin basses, Early Aria basses in the 1980's, then you could be putting a tension in a twisted motion on the string. A regular Fender Bridge will not do this. But anything that keeps the ball of the string from rotating and releasing the twisting tension on the string will cause this problem in my 31 years of experience. I also changed my strings every other weekend.
 
#54
...yes I understand I have Hipshot A style on my bass and I put new strings first on headstock than to the bridge becouse I want to avoid twisting tension as you...I go only with B string through the body well I'm also careful...

these G's where super deaf ...sounds like string which was used for one year :D the others Foderas from set sounded o.k. bright like new strings
 
#57
Please get in touch with us at the shop at:

[email protected]

We would love to get the strings back here (at our expense). Any help with where you bought them would be appreciated as this is not an issue that we usually experience. We will also get you replacement sets ASAP.

Kindest regards,

Jason


wimpy said:
...well Fodera strings are good strings I believe. I was satisfied user many years ago. Than I bought few sets with weak E strings... I turned to DR's (mostly) . Well I ordered two sets of stainless steels Fodera's couple week ago...dead G strings in both sets!!!...for me Fodera strings NEVER AGAIN! ...sorry W.
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#58
It sounds very much like the outter wrap came loose...that would account for the deadness only on the G-strings. The G is the only string that has just one wrap (over the core). If it is not bent at a 90 degree angle and then cut AFTER the bend, it can sometimes come loose that way...that is one of the downsides of completely handmade strings. Again, I in no way want to come across as laying the blame on you...I just want folks to be aware that with handmade round core strings, you have to be certain to bend the string at a right angle before cutting it (ESPECIALLY on the G) to make sure that it doesn't allow the outer wrap to loosen...

In the past 100+ instruments that we have string up here at the shop we have not had a dead string...so obviously we are concerned with your experience and want to get those strings back ASAP to see what happened. We are very sorry.

J


wimpy said:
...yes I understand I have Hipshot A style on my bass and I put new strings first on headstock than to the bridge becouse I want to avoid twisting tension as you...I go only with B string through the body well I'm also careful...

these G's where super deaf ...sounds like string which was used for one year :D the others Foderas from set sounded o.k. bright like new strings
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#59
thanks for help...you got my email at [email protected]

Just Thumpin' said:
It sounds very much like the outter wrap came loose...that would account for the deadness only on the G-strings. The G is the only string that has just one wrap (over the core). If it is not bent at a 90 degree angle and then cut AFTER the bend, it can sometimes come loose that way...that is one of the downsides of completely handmade strings. Again, I in no way want to come across as laying the blame on you...I just want folks to be aware that with handmade round core strings, you have to be certain to bend the string at a right angle before cutting it (ESPECIALLY on the G) to make sure that it doesn't allow the outer wrap to loosen...

In the past 100+ instruments that we have string up here at the shop we have not had a dead string...so obviously we are concerned with your experience and want to get those strings back ASAP to see what happened. We are very sorry.

J
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#60
I have to put positive feedback for Fodera company over here...they solve my problem and they will send me new strings...It's realy great Fodera's customer support...
I think this problem can happen with any kind (brand) of strings but for me is the winner who care to fix it...thank you guys W.
 

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