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I have found MY strings!
- Thread starter dyuaru
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Yeah, awhile back I strung up my first set of SS Lo-Riders, and like 'em a lot. I'd tried a set of the nickel Lo-Riders a couple years ago, but didn't care for the tone as much.
Has anyone found a significant difference in the tension and feel of the two versions - nickel & steel?
MM
Has anyone found a significant difference in the tension and feel of the two versions - nickel & steel?
MM
You all have convinced me to try some of these now.
Anybody know how these compare to Dean Markley Blue Steels? Blue Steels are what I've used. I want to try these Low-Riders now.
Anybody know how these compare to Dean Markley Blue Steels? Blue Steels are what I've used. I want to try these Low-Riders now.
Anybody know how these compare to Dean Markley Blue Steels? Blue Steels are what I've used. I want to try these Low-Riders now.
For one thing, you'll find the Blue Steels to be noticeably rougher in texture compared with the DR strings - any model of DR strings. That's because DRs are compression-wound, with a roller process that slightly flattens the surface of the outer wrap.
MM
I love the SS LR's on my Jazz bass..... something about ss rw's on a jazz.
On the tension side, I actually believe these to have slightly less tension than similar gauged DA XL's..... I really notice it when I detune the E down a step..... I have to play it a bit lighter to avoid clack and rattles.
Ljazz
On the tension side, I actually believe these to have slightly less tension than similar gauged DA XL's..... I really notice it when I detune the E down a step..... I have to play it a bit lighter to avoid clack and rattles.
Ljazz
I had Lo-riders on my Cort - Great strings and are top of my "Funkiest string" list - I'm currently trying Elixir lights and am impressed with them too but damn Lo-riders WIN.
I have just ordered some Stainless Slinkies for the 'ray but when they go poo-ey I'm going to try Lo-riders on it... Funky growly overload? hah
I have just ordered some Stainless Slinkies for the 'ray but when they go poo-ey I'm going to try Lo-riders on it... Funky growly overload? hah
The Lo-Riders are my string of choice for my Warwick. Fattens up the tone a little as my Warwick tends to be a pretty high-end sound.
I've tried lo-riders, hi-beams and fat beams on my Millennium: all sound fine but if pushed I'd say lo-riders are my favorite. I notice a lot of Stingray players like them, I tend to set my blend toward the bridge MM pickup so there might be something about the strings that likes the humbucker down there.
