I didnt like fat beams, am I wrong? maybe I got a bad set?

[lovethegrowl]

Sorry again, should have proof read. I meant to write that the Hibeams wound slowly on that one machine become Fatbeams!

 

[BobaFret]

Fusion

 

[MostlyBass]

The 3 nice things I can say about Fat Beams:

1. very good string to string balance and consistency of feel.

2. Very Flexible/easy to play

3. They have a nice airy top end, which seems to last a good while. They would probably record really nice. But live through an amp, they just don't have the response I'm used to/looking for.



Fodera SS Vs. DR's Fat Beams:

1. slightly higher tension, but still pretty flexible.

2. More mids, but still a bit scooped. For me, the tone was overall more even, more immediately usable.

3. Also very good balance and string to string feel.

4. Foderas don't feel as smooth as the DRs. You can feel the edges of the wraps catching on your fingers and it took quite awhile for that to go away. Whether it be from the strings wearing in or finger crud filling the gaps. Probably a bit of both.

Completely agree. Except for #4 - just because i don't remember.

 

[2milehighspike]

I use them on my Stingray5 and they are anything but mid scooped and lacking punch. Maybe its the Humbucker and active 3band eq. They are bright when new but have mellowed since then. The low end is not all that full but I can dial that back in with my MB800.