nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ok, so I am investigating strings. I need a really bright, cutting sounding string. Currently I use EB or Dadarrio nickel, or Rotosound steels, but none of these seem to be especially bright to my ears. Anyone able to point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 If you can find them - La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ooooo thanks. They have a good name at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slatfatf Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm using D'addario Prosteels and they sound pretty cutting to me. More so than Rotosound and Ernie Ball I think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Nice I also am interested in the elixir steels, as my sweat is really corrosive, and their products work well for me n my acoustic 6 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjay69 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 +1 D'addario pro steels, they be well zingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 [quote name='jjay69' timestamp='1358724631' post='1944234'] +1 D'addario pro steels, they be well zingy [/quote] Do they last well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slatfatf Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yes they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks. Case closed then I guess. Reaches for wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The roto nexus that I use are plenty bright. Nice trebly sound and coated too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Another vote on the D'Addario Pro Steels, they seem to last better than similar priced strings and they're nice and zingy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I recently switched from Elixir nickel to the stainless range and they are not only bright, but stay that way for ages. D'Addario Prosteel strings are a very good cheaper option. I use them if I can't get hold of the Elixirs if I am in a rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 D'Addario Prosteels are the brightest I've used. Elixir steels are not far off at all, and they will last you more than one gig too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjay69 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358724793' post='1944237'] Do they last well? [/quote] Err bit late, but yes they do last well and are good value too, I get mine from Stringbusters online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 SO it is Elixir Steels and D'addario Pro Steels neck and neck in the lead at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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