Good strings/ghetto rig

[ChrisBowsman]

If I'm only playing through a small guitar amp (10 watt/6" speaker) or a processor & headphones, would I hear a difference between the $10 Hartke strings I'm using now and good ones?

I bought the Hartkes because that's about all the dough I had at the time, and intended to restring with D'addarios, SIT, Rotosound, etc.... but I got to wondering if it would be worth the extra money.

 

[SUBHARMONICZERO]

I've bought those Hartke strings before and I personally notice no difference in sound or longevity when compared to what I consider lower level strings like GHS Bass Boomers or similar priced strings. Back in the early 90's Boomers were super cheap now they've become like Rotosounds were then. I myself prefer the stainless steel type instead of the nickel though. New strings always sound better than old.

 

[sublime0bass]

they are just repacked low cost daddies

 

[ChrisBowsman]

What are low cost daddies?

To be quite honest, I'm pretty happy with the Hartkes. They still sound bright and hold their tune, just like when I put them on. Now, I've never tried anything else, so I have nothing to compare them to. But I am getting tones I really dig, so if it won't make much difference, I'd rather buy a 3-pack of them for $20 and be set for a long time

 

[sublime0bass]

low cost D'addario strings. compare the colors on the ball ends, as well as the way they are wrapped.

BEHOLD!

 

[ChrisBowsman]

Ya know, I did wonder about colored ball ends. Seems like the sort of thing D'addario would've patented. Does D'addario actually have a Chinese factory? The Hartke packaging claims they're made there.