How's the inharmonicity of that low E? How far up can you use it?
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Kalium Strings Alive and Well
- Thread starter Mike U
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I won't be able to string it up for a while yet, but I remember being quite impressed by the low E fretted all the way to the 12th and beyond. It's really nice getting true "mwah" on such low notes! The "bloom" is surreal an octave lower!
Well,nothing so far.
Since Apr 22 my order has been "processing"
Since Apr 22 my order has been "processing"
I was going to order some sets because I used to love their strings. I sent them an e-mail two weeks ago and haven't heard anything.
(I did just send a "ping" to remind them they've got customers waiting here...)
I heard back - they've been having tech problems, new website function broke a bunch of things - sounds like they're a "DIY" low-overhead operation when it comes to their tech - anyway glitches are fixed, should be a new gauge calculator on the site, and he says they're working hard to catch up again. Best I can say is hang in there...
Fingers crossed it's smooth sailing from here...
My order was delivered today.
They are being installed.
Despite the fact that I accidentally ordered a set that was 39"-40",they went on with no issues.
They are being installed.
Despite the fact that I accidentally ordered a set that was 39"-40",they went on with no issues.
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I found that I can order up to 0.200 bass strings from Newtone. It's about 2 weeks to make them. 1 week to get through customs.
All strings are made to order, Down to scale length, bridge type, etc.
Cheaper than Kalium too.
I also found Octave 4 Plus makes custom gauge strings. But, he does strings in batches, so the wait time can be a bit much. But, you can get any gauge string you want. I have a 0.280 set for my 7 string bass. It hits at 15Hz. Can go lower too.
All strings are made to order, Down to scale length, bridge type, etc.
Cheaper than Kalium too.
I also found Octave 4 Plus makes custom gauge strings. But, he does strings in batches, so the wait time can be a bit much. But, you can get any gauge string you want. I have a 0.280 set for my 7 string bass. It hits at 15Hz. Can go lower too.
I use Newtone as well, mostly for hard-to-find acoustic sets (like for my 30" scale Emerald Bass Baritone 12). For electric, I prefer Kalium. That's just me.
i have a newtone 200 on my coliseum that needs setting up for the new strings and tuning but the strings themselves are really good
took about 3 maybe 4 but i think it was closer to 3 weeks from me paying to them arriving [im in the uk so no customs or long distance shipping] all in all a great experience
sad to hear the news that malcolm newton has passed away :-/
i will be buying more from newtone as and when i need them for sure!
took about 3 maybe 4 but i think it was closer to 3 weeks from me paying to them arriving [im in the uk so no customs or long distance shipping] all in all a great experience
sad to hear the news that malcolm newton has passed away :-/
i will be buying more from newtone as and when i need them for sure!
I have just ordered a second set of Kalium Steel Bass Long .118" Balanced Six String Set for my fretless.
