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Most of the complaints I hear about Fenders new strings relate to the 8250's. That is the only set I have no experience with, so I will take the word of anybody who does. As for the other ones, I like them. My only real complaint is how with the exception of the 7250's, Fender discontinued the lighter gauges of the 7150 and 7350 sets.
That's what I seem to read as well, that the way the taper has changed on the 8250s ruined them for some people and there seems to be a drastically different core.
I, too, noticed the lack of light gauges from Fender's other sets.
Are you behind me?
The main features of the Fender 8250s were the round core and the tapered 110E.
Meanwhile, D'Addario is generally known as the pioneer of the hex-core strings. So, should it be surprising that the 8250s, now manufactured by D'A, are not quite up to the same quality as the previous version?
A change in core shape doesn't tie in to a change in quality. In fact I would think most folks would say D'Addario always had a little quality and consistency edge on Fender. Sure it makes the string different that what people liked, losing features or benefits it used to have, but I'm pretty sure the actual quality didn't go down.
You're right, it's really not a quality issue; it's an issue with some of us resisting change, as mentioned before.
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The last 12 months i have bought every string set from Fender except the 7350.
7150 and 7250 were ok. but tension too much to my like. 40-100 would be nice, but they´re not available apparently.
9150 and 9050 are superb, if you like flats/tapes or both. Highly recommended.
8250 are decent, but something about them didnt impress me, tone, feel or both.
When i first started buying strings, i usually bought fender strings. I don´t remember the string type , but the silk colour was black and yellow was another. They sounded great if my memory serves me well. Wish i could find NOS set of them.
7150 and 7250 were ok. but tension too much to my like. 40-100 would be nice, but they´re not available apparently.
9150 and 9050 are superb, if you like flats/tapes or both. Highly recommended.
8250 are decent, but something about them didnt impress me, tone, feel or both.
When i first started buying strings, i usually bought fender strings. I don´t remember the string type , but the silk colour was black and yellow was another. They sounded great if my memory serves me well. Wish i could find NOS set of them.
7250 is available in .040-.100.
Musicians Friend and Guitar Center are showing the 7150L again to preorder. I sent another email to Fender, because I want to know what's going on. They said they don't show it, but the aforementioned sites say they're gonna be available by April 7th. We'll see what Fender says.
Musicians Friend and Guitar Center are showing the 7150L again to preorder. I sent another email to Fender, because I want to know what's going on. They said they don't show it, but the aforementioned sites say they're gonna be available by April 7th. We'll see what Fender says.
This thread is funny. I recently bought a brand new Squier Matt Freeman P bass which comes with the 7250m strings. I always penned 'stock' strings as junk that should be immediately switched out. I liked the way this bass sounded much out of the box so much that Ive been ordering the 'stock' 7250m set since I got the bass and they've turned into my 'go to' string. So I have to say, yes I like them very much! I did just get my 3rd set and they look to be the older ones with the silk wrappings. I have yet to try them but I'm interested to see how they compare to the last few set which came in the newer packing with the colored ball ends(apparently manufactured by D'adarrio).
So, what you're saying is you're actually a bona fide member of this fan club, not an "assimilated" member like some of us then?
It's true that there are only three actual fans, but we are many members strong, whether those members like it or not.
I guess everyone who knows the impact strings have on the sound of a bass would disagree. Do you really think Fender would put strings on their 2.000,- + instruments that make them sound like junk if you play them in a store and every 300,- bass with decent strings installed would sound better in comparison?
I remember a long long time ago, Yamaha strings were about the cheapest you can buy but they sounded incredible good for a long long time. They were cheaply made, kind of uneven and a bit out of tune, but they had much low end and sounded very hifi. Only seem to have been made to put on their instruments and compete well with the competition...
I really like the Fender strings, esp. the nickel set that is standard on most of their basses. I only don't know what has convinced them to put those D'Addarios with a much to light gauge on their Bass VI.
My '64 AVS came with the 7250s and I ordered 5 sets as a replacement. The price is good and I really like the sound and the tension. You can even slap with them but they sound very warm and can - with the right technique - nearly replace flats.
Welcome to the club my friend. To get your number, just count how many people have posted before you (because everyone who posts in this thread is automatically a member), add 1, and that is your number. Again, welcome to the club. I'm confident you will find that joining this club is the best decision you have ever made in your life.
Hi,
A month ago I bought a Fender 7250M, I strung them on a p-bass, and I felt that they have too much tension for me :-( I Strung back my lovely Dunlop SBN45105.
Today again I put on 7250M to give them a second chance, I wanna play some time to get them to like
Sound are very cool
Anyway a newest 7250M looks like d'Addario but sounds more better.
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A month ago I bought a Fender 7250M, I strung them on a p-bass, and I felt that they have too much tension for me :-( I Strung back my lovely Dunlop SBN45105.
Today again I put on 7250M to give them a second chance, I wanna play some time to get them to like
Sound are very cool Anyway a newest 7250M looks like d'Addario but sounds more better.
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