spinynorman Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) After a period of experimenting with string choices, I have 2 sets that are surplus to requirements. [b]Galli Black Nylon G77 tape wound - set of 4 (55, 75, 100, 115) Long Scale[/b] Look cool as anything with black tape and rich claret silks. Very smooth feel, low tension and an upright acoustic sound. Don't be put off by the 55-115 weight, they don't appear to me to stress the nut any more than 45-105 conventional flats. Have been on a 2x2 thru-body bass and minimally trimmed. Played for 10 minutes max. Coating and silks in excellent condition. Cost me £30 posted from [url="http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?MAIN=http://www.stringbusters.com/ko-kat/BASS%20STRINGS/GALLI/"] Stringbusters[/url]. Will post in UK for £24. [b][url="http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/extra-life-bass-strings-black-beauties"]DR Extra Life Black Beauties[/url] - set of 4 (45, 65, 85 105) Long Scale[/b] Another set of uber cool strings with black coating and no silks to fray. These feel and sound like normal round wounds, maybe a little easier on the fingers, and are claimed to be longer lasting. The black coating tends to rub through a little on the low end frets and around the tuners, so they are not absolutely pristine, but still look stealthily black and mysterious. These were £34.95 from [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/606-rotosound_4_string_jazz_bass_flatwound_bass_guitar_strings"]Strings Direct[/url], and are currently out of stock. Due to a little wear on the coating and more playing time (a couple of hours) will post in UK for £22.50. Can measure lengths for anyone seriously interested. Will consider swaps for similar quality uncoated flat wound strings in good condition (less worried about playing time than frayed/broken silks. I hate that.) Edited February 14, 2011 by spinynorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Bump for Black Beauties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have a set of black beauties that I've been gigging solidly for 9 months now. Still sound as fresh as new. Best strings I've ever used! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) SOLD Edited February 14, 2011 by spinynorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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