Panic - need Elixir alternative fast, DR Hi Beams? Anything else?

[JoeWPgh]

This is kinda normal. Try adjusting your pickup height a little. the closer to the string the deeper and fuller it will get. It may only need to be a little higher on the DG side.

+1

 

[IPYF]

How???

It was a AAA quality record and I apparently have acid sweat. My producer had me change at the end of each day. I thought it was excessive but so far I can't argue with the results.

 

[CrashAlpha]

D'Addario XL Nickels now come in a Balanced Tension set which is also better balanced TONALLY than their (or other brands') Standard tension sets.

Very good to know, I haven't seen them anywhere yet but I'd like to give them a try.

 

[CrashAlpha]

This is kinda normal. Try adjusting your pickup height a little. the closer to the string the deeper and fuller it will get. It may only need to be a little higher on the DG side.

The problem is that it is happening over time after replacing the strings, and I'm wondering if it's a consequence of using a hard pick on the E A, causing the Elixir coating to come off and making them louder, rather than the D G degrading.

 

[Toptube]

In my experience, Elixirs have a sweet chime in their high end with a good deal of overtones.

The closest tone match for Elixirs I've used are DR Highbeams. High Beams are probably a little warmer.

For something a little different but in a similar ball park, GHS Progressives also do a cool high end chime/sparkle. Their overall tonal character is more unique, with a very tight low end. They are however, a bit cold.

 

[mmbongo]

Very good to know, I haven't seen them anywhere yet but I'd like to give them a try.

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[Ian_Flash]

Very good to know, I haven't seen them anywhere yet but I'd like to give them a try.

Get them from bassstringsonline or juststrings. Most music stores are so behind the curve with new products. Maybe Guitar Center since they're huge with D'Addario.

 

[Solarmist]

Every string set is going to have a different timbre from string to string, the instrument will too. That is just the nature of the instrument.

You are describing exactly what happens on instruments and that is to be expected.
7th fret on the D string is never going to sound as full and rich as 12th fret on the A string. So save your money and don't buy strings trying to match it.

+1 - That's exactly it.

 

[Toptube]

In my experience, Elixirs have a sweet chime in their high end with a good deal of overtones.

The closest tone match for Elixirs I've used are DR Highbeams. High Beams are probably a little warmer.
For something a little different but in a similar ball park, GHS Progressives also do a cool high end chime/sparkle. Their overall tonal character is more unique, with a very tight low end. They are however, a bit cold.

I MEANT to say Sunbeams

 

[Dellers]

It was a AAA quality record and I apparently have acid sweat. My producer had me change at the end of each day. I thought it was excessive but so far I can't argue with the results.

That producer must really love the metallic twang then. I always have to play for a few days before the strings sound decent to my ears. Anyway changing each day is ridiculous. If I were to change strings between each song where I live it would cost almost 1000$ for each record, which isn't exactly lucrative. I could eat for 3-4 months for that amount of money.