Clarky Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) These were put on my new Eminence EUB last Sunday and I found them a little too tense for my liking (I have swapped for Silver Slaps). Other than a slight (and completely unavoidable) amount of fuzzing of the silks these are as-new. I paid £73.50 and will sell them on for £55 including post (over a 20% discount). Any takers? Edited January 4, 2011 by Clarky Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Hmm. I'm tempted to try them Clarky... How does the thickness compare with the silver slaps? If they are as thick then the extra tension might be a problem... And how is your hand btw? Quote
Clarky Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) [quote name='jakesbass' post='1035991' date='Nov 25 2010, 10:15 AM']Hmm. I'm tempted to try them Clarky... How does the thickness compare with the silver slaps? If they are as thick then the extra tension might be a problem... And how is your hand btw?[/quote] Hi Jake, they are nothing like as thick as the Silver Slaps. In fact they are barely thicker, I would say, than the D'Addario Spirocores that came as stock on the bass. I ordered the Honeys (sounds like a rap artist!) after reading they were lower tension gut-alike strings but IMHO there's not much in it between these and the Spirocores, factionally less tense but not a lot.* Hand is slowly getting there thanks. I still can't make a fist and there is a slightly worrying lump on the upper joint of my middle finger - I have the next checkup on Monday with x-rays. Slightly trepidatious given the developments with my middle finger, which was not the one that broke .... * If you are passing by my house on work in London feel free to come and take a look Edited November 25, 2010 by Clarky Quote
macclad Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='1035996' date='Nov 25 2010, 11:20 AM']Hi Jake, they are nothing like as thick as the Silver Slaps. In fact they are barely thicker, I would say, than the D'Addario Spirocores that came as stock on the bass. I ordered the Honeys (sounds like a rap artist!) after reading they were lower tension gut-alike strings but IMHO there's not much in it between these and the Spirocores, factionally less tense but not a lot.* Hand is slowly getting there thanks. I still can't make a fist and there is a slightly worrying lump on the upper joint of my middle finger - I have the next checkup on Monday with x-rays. Slightly trepidatious given the developments with my middle finger, which was not the one that broke .... * If you are passing by my house on work in London feel free to come and take a look[/quote] Hi Clarky,on a slightly different note, i'm looking for a lower tension grade of string,have you any advice for a string novice!! Quote
Clarky Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='macclad' post='1036598' date='Nov 25 2010, 05:00 PM']Hi Clarky,on a slightly different note, i'm looking for a lower tension grade of string,have you any advice for a string novice!![/quote] I've only tried a few types but my favourites are Presto Nylonwound (pretty expensive at just over £100 a set) and Innovation Silver Slaps (just over £70 a set). The latter are very thick and very low tension and to my mind the easiest playing strings I have come across. I have them on both my DBs now Quote
thisnameistaken Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Hey Clarky how are the Silver Slaps for pizz volume and sustain? Quote
Clarky Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1036967' date='Nov 25 2010, 09:17 PM']Hey Clarky how are the Silver Slaps for pizz volume and sustain?[/quote] I'm probably not the best person to ask due to my limited experience. I would say their volume is less than the old Thomastik Superflexibles I used to have but still decent enough. The E and A don't have as much sustain either but I suspect thats because they are designed for slapping. For me they are great as I am playing live through a preamp/amp anyway and they are by far the easiest strings on the fingers I have found. Quote
thisnameistaken Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Fair enough, that's sort-of what I expected. I was just wondering if they'd be any good for unamplified busking but I guess probably not. Quote
Clarky Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1036997' date='Nov 25 2010, 09:37 PM']Fair enough, that's sort-of what I expected. I was just wondering if they'd be any good for unamplified busking but I guess probably not.[/quote] My guess is there are definitely better strings out there for acoustic busking but someone like jakesbass or the more experienced DB'ers are much better qualified than me. Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Sorry to have gone quiet on this mate. I'm a bit busy at the mo. Will be in touch in a few weeks if you've still got them. Quote
Clarky Posted December 5, 2010 Author Posted December 5, 2010 'Ow much? Good price. Cheap as Asda. Cheap as chips. Cheap as shoplifting Quote
oldslapper Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Did these sell Mr Clarky sah? Would like to buy, if Jake's not interested, been promised them, or bought them. Ta John Quote
bartelby Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1076159' date='Jan 3 2011, 11:48 AM']Did these sell Mr Clarky sah? Would like to buy, if Jake's not interested, been promised them, or bought them. Ta John[/quote] So you've decided which EUB then? Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1076159' date='Jan 3 2011, 11:48 AM']Did these sell Mr Clarky sah? Would like to buy, if Jake's not interested, been promised them, or bought them. Ta John[/quote] I'm out... Christmas has taken it's toll Quote
oldslapper Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='bartelby' post='1076538' date='Jan 3 2011, 05:43 PM']So you've decided which EUB then?[/quote] Not yet Liam. I'd like to try some Honeys on my ADB. Thanks for the play this a.m., very helpful. Hope you and the family had a good day. John Quote
bartelby Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1076573' date='Jan 3 2011, 06:06 PM']Not yet Liam. I'd like to try some Honeys on my ADB. Thanks for the play this a.m., very helpful. Hope you and the family had a good day. John[/quote] No problem at all John. We did indeed have a good day. Thanks for the cuppas. Quote
Clarky Posted January 3, 2011 Author Posted January 3, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1076159' date='Jan 3 2011, 11:48 AM']Did these sell Mr Clarky sah? Would like to buy, if Jake's not interested, been promised them, or bought them. Ta John[/quote] Just back from Alps! Nope they did not sell, Mr Slapper Quote
oldslapper Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1047895' date='Dec 5 2010, 12:12 AM']'Ow much? Good price. Cheap as Asda. Cheap as chips. Cheap as shoplifting[/quote] Ok let me shoplift then.. PM'd Quote
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