I came across these while browsing Thomann's German site. Has anyone tried them yet ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Pyramid Rockshorts, anyone ?
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I don't have any hands-on experience with Pyramid strings, though I've been curious to try some of their sets for a while now.
Browsing through strings on the Thomann site and comparing to Pyramid's bass string catalog, the "Rock" name seems to be synonymous with their heavy sets. Heavy is 45-105 in Pyramid's books. I guess heavier strings rock harder?
If you have any experience with their long scale 45-105 pure nickel strings, that might tell you a bit about what the short scale Rockshort N set will sound and feel like. There is also Rockshort S which is 45-105 stainless steel.
Browsing through strings on the Thomann site and comparing to Pyramid's bass string catalog, the "Rock" name seems to be synonymous with their heavy sets. Heavy is 45-105 in Pyramid's books. I guess heavier strings rock harder?
If you have any experience with their long scale 45-105 pure nickel strings, that might tell you a bit about what the short scale Rockshort N set will sound and feel like. There is also Rockshort S which is 45-105 stainless steel.
You can only play the German made Rockshorts wearing a pair of these
Well, I've ordered two sets of the N variety.
One will be a gift to a friend of mine, and the other set will go on my '70 Gibson Les Paul Bass, replacing the Pyramid tapewounds that are currently on it.
Will keep the thread updated once the goods arrive...
One will be a gift to a friend of mine, and the other set will go on my '70 Gibson Les Paul Bass, replacing the Pyramid tapewounds that are currently on it.
Will keep the thread updated once the goods arrive...
I did. The bass that they're going on is currently in the shop and I expect to have it back - with the new strings installed - sometime next week, at which point I'll report back.
Well, here's an update...
All in all, I'm not impressed.
From a sonic standpoint they are fine but not outstanding. I'd take Stringjoy and/or SIT over these Pyramids any day of the week.
A bit rough under the fingers, not too bad. More tension than SIT but less than Stringjoy.
Their longevity is to be determined yet, but I do have a feeling that these strings will last for quite a while.
The quest for the perfect fitting strings for the old LPB continues...
All in all, I'm not impressed.
From a sonic standpoint they are fine but not outstanding. I'd take Stringjoy and/or SIT over these Pyramids any day of the week.
A bit rough under the fingers, not too bad. More tension than SIT but less than Stringjoy.
Their longevity is to be determined yet, but I do have a feeling that these strings will last for quite a while.
The quest for the perfect fitting strings for the old LPB continues...
