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Just put some D"Addario slowounds on the P..

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Octave Doctor, Jul 26, 2003.

  1. Jul 26, 2003 #1
    Octave Doctor

    Octave Doctor

    Jun 29, 2003
    In the kitchen
    Just put some D"Addario slowounds on the P..

    Not sure I like them to be honest – they seem a little ‘bright’ and feel very tight - perhaps its because they are new? I know a couple of members swear by them... Dunno really.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2003 #2
    RevGroove

    RevGroove Commercial User

    Jul 21, 2002
    Burlington ON Canada
    Dept. Mgr (Account Services) @ Long & McQuade (Burlington)
    Just bought a set for my Spector, haven't put them on yet, waiting for the pick-ups to come to get the setup and upgrade done at the same time...let us know over time how things turn out...
     
  3. Jul 26, 2003 #3
    Mike N

    Mike N Missing the old TB Staff Member Supporting Member

    Jan 28, 2001
    Spencerport, New York
    I swear by them. And I wouldnt use the term "bright" to describe them, but imo "warm" would be more fitting, especially on a P.

    What strings were you using before? I went from D'Addario XL's (which imo are very bright) to the Slowounds, and the warmer tone was instantly noticeable. Tightness wise I didnt notice a difference.

    Also, which Slowounds are you using? There are five choices. I use the SW2000's, which are .045, .065, .080, .100
     
  4. Jul 28, 2003 #4
    wcmatn01

    wcmatn01

    Dec 30, 2002
    Louisville, KY, USA
    Do these strings have a compressed outer wrap like GHS Pressure Wounds? The D'Addario site doesn't really say, just talks up a lot of marketing fluff. Just picked up some Ken Smith Compressors (GHS private label stuff I have heard) and they are the bomb! Little less bright than regular rounds, but nice warm tone, not too thumpy, and have a great feel on the fingers. Not a bad 70's style slap tone, either.

    Are Slowounds similar in tone to DR Sunbeams if any of you guys have tried both? Thanks!

    Clarence
     
  5. Jul 29, 2003 #5
    rsautrey

    rsautrey Inactive

    Jul 27, 2000
    Slowounds are nickel plated steel roundwounds...no compression winding at all. I find them very warm for a round wound string.
     
  6. Jul 30, 2003 #6
    Octave Doctor

    Octave Doctor

    Jun 29, 2003
    In the kitchen
    Actually they are not too bad after a bit of breaking in – much better for fingering than pick which is where they seem to come into their own - but that’s just my opinion. They are also impressive if you like to hang out around the 13 – 17th where they produce a wonderful tonal clarity.

    I’m not too sure about the different colourations of the cotton wrap up at the tuners – very Grateful Dead. I do have reservations about wearing a tie-dye tee shirt – but I digress.
     
  7. Aug 3, 2003 #7
    DaveB

    DaveB

    Mar 29, 2000
    Toronto Ontario
    Hmmmm...I don't hear the Slowounds as bright but if that is what your ears hear try DR Sunbeams. I find them Slowound-like but warmer.