daflewis Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Dave, Hell yeh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Quick update, I had these on my bass for a couple of days, but couldn't get on with the higher tension, so they're off again and can be posted out over the next few days if you can pm me your address Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Okeydoke, I'm ready to pass these on to the next person on the list. Step up please! I liked the sound and feel of these - essentially the same as the Rockabillys on my working bass, but the higher tension gives a clearer tone, particulary with the E and A. The strong fundamental still comes through, but with more clarity and sustain. Tension wise, they feel a bit lower than Spiro mediums (close to Superflexibles) so if you like playing Spiros but want a tone that doesn't sound like a set of knackered springs from a Fender Twin Reverb then these could be the strings for you... Ultimately, I found the G tension a bit to high for me.....but then I hit on an amazing idea! I really like the super silver G and D, but find the A and E to be just a smidge lacking in definition (the sound of the A string when tuned to A# is great - drop back to A and the magic disappears...) sooooo, I removed the G and D Ultras and replaced with G and D Super silvers. The result is a very tasty combination of solid well-defined low end and smooth jazzy top end. Niiice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi Dave, I like it! I've had a number of people mention that the tensions tend to be higher on the top than the bottom with the Ultras and the Supers, and I think it's something I'm going to spend some time looking into when the new prototypes - "Polychromes" are finally on sale! I'd be really interested to hear/try your bass with that combination if there's any chance some day... On a purely aesthetic note - how's the half silver/half black look - Pretty funky?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 It's certainly a striking combination and it was a bit weird looking at first, but I barely notice it now. I'll sort out a photo and some recordings this weekend if I get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'll send them out in the next day or so... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Hi Everyone, There has been some confusion recently about what to do when you've finished with the strings, so just a reminder for everyone... There's a list in the opening post of each topic that I update as often as I can, so you can keep an eye on where the strings are and also see who you need to contact when you're done with them. - (But it's all in the terms and conditions thread, which everyone has, of course, read... ) Cheers, Daf Edited March 25, 2014 by daflewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Sent out to Trashabilly today - sorry for the delay. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invicta59 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Would you put my name on the list please Daf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 The string trial programme is now closed to new applicants - sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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