steve Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi Daf, I'll give these a try if I may? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi Steve, Yes, of course. and thanks for the feedback on the Supers - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Could be a wait for these, I haven't received them yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi Maude, Sorry for the late reply, been a bit snowed under!! But I've just PMd ubassman to see if he still has them... Cheers, Daf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Daf, I PM'd ubassman over a month ago as I was worried they'd got lost in the post, "apologies and I'll post them A.S.A.P." was the reply but still nothing . This free string trial is a fantastic idea given the price of strings and the variation in sound between strings and basses, it would be a crying shame to see it end because some folks can't be bothered to send them on when they're done with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Maude, Yep, got the same response myself a few days ago - he's got the trial prototype set too, so hopefully they're both in the post as we speak... And thanks for the comments about the trial - yeh, I had hoped it would pretty much look after itself, but it has turned out to be a lot more work than I thought...! To be fair, the vast majority of people have been brilliant - and taken the time to post their thoughts on the strings too, which is great for anyone thinking about the string and also really important feedback for the company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have had the blacks for way too long , plus holidays and life getting in the way ... apologies to Maude and Daf. Posted this morning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks Peter, Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ultrablacks are great sounding strings - I feel a purchase coming on ! What a great way to test strings - great initiative Daf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I also have just finished with the Prototypes which I enjoyed a lot. I think that TheRev is next ( have PM'd you for your details). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 [quote name='daflewis' timestamp='1379330334' post='2211252'] Thanks Peter, Much appreciated! [/quote] No probs - just grateful to everyone who has been patiently waiting ( Maude in particular - I think I owe you a pint ...or come to think of it maybe a couple !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1379330716' post='2211261'] No probs - just grateful to everyone who has been patiently waiting ( Maude in particular - I think I owe you a pint ...or come to think of it maybe a couple !) [/quote] You've got my address, just pop a pint in the post . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Do you think I could trust my postman with that? !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Did the Strings arrive ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yes, sorry I haven't replied. I haven't had time to swap them over yet but will hopefully get them on tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Right I'm done with these now, I think [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]PURPOLARIS is next so I'll PM him.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]These are very nice strings for my style of music but the RABs have just won over them. Soundwise, to my ears, they are very similar to the RABs, a tad darker sounding maybe and a touch louder, there are subtle other differences but not, I feel, enough to make a difference when playing amplified using a piezo (also EQ can make both strings sound alike). I liked the higher tension but some of our songs have quite fast fingerings and it's quite a workout by the end of a set.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm comparing them to RABs because they are similar strings and I already have a set of RABs, if I already owned the UBs I'd probably favour them over the RABs.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]But I'm happy to trade a tiny preference in sound for a bit more ease of playing and not have to shell out for another set of strings, if they were a lot more superior I'd do it but I don't feel they are.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please excuse the bad terminology but hopefully you get the picture.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Again, thanks to Daf and Innovation for giving us the chance to try out these strings for a couple of weeks free of charge, it really does help .[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1381686813' post='2242336'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Again, thanks to Daf and Innovation for giving us the chance to try out these strings for a couple of weeks free of charge, it really does help .[/font][/color] [/quote] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Update, a bit of confusion on the list of peeps but seems to be in order now. These will be on there way to Johnny D by the end of the week, PURPOLARIS you're next after Johnny I think, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny dissident Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just to let you know, the strings are on, will let you know how I get on soon as........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Good to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny dissident Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The Ultra Blacks are on their way to Steve, both PURPOLARIS and Burg passed on them. I really enjoyed their depth of tone and the tension was easy to get used to, really nice to play pizzicato, I particularly liked the way they sounded above D on the G string, full and loads of mwah. I only have Helicore Hybrids and Honeys to use as a comparisson, so I can't give a very meaningful and in depth review, but there is something about the Honeys that I prefer so far in my search for the perfect string, it's probably because I found the Ultras a little skiddy with the bow (most likley my lack of technique). But since I've restrung the Hybrids, my arco technique seems to have improved ! The other strange thing I've noticed is how loud the Hybrids sound now, still don't like their tone though.Thanks again for giving us the oportunity to try different strings. All the best, Johnny D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 quick confirmationthat i've received the strings from Johnny (cheers bud), i'll get them on a bass in the next day or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Johnny and Steve, thanks for the updates guys.. Johnny, thanks for the comments - yeh, arco is definitely not one of their strong points mainly due to the nylon wrap being inherently non-stick - just what you DON'T want! I suspect that your arco has improved because the only way to deal with the Ultras is to use a slower bow, which will transfer really well to a more arco friendly string... Cheers, Daf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Daf, Can I have a bang on these please? Now that I've got a new bass, I can start the srting testing all over again. Yay! Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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