DiceSociety Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi , I've just excitedly put on a spanking new set of strings, and whilst the G, D, and A are all really zingy, the E is flabby and dull after only playing for around half an hour. What's strange, is that they're exactly the same set as the old ones I've just taken off, including the gauge. There weren't any issues with the last set at all. They're D'Addario NYXL 45-100, so not the cheapest strings available. I just wandered if anyone has had a similar issues, or has any suggestions on something I'm missing? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Yes, this happened to me with a set of Elixir strings. The problem sorted itself and went away after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Or it could be a duff new string. It does happen. If it hasn't sorted itself out in the next day or so, get in touch with @D'Addario UK on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebroad Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 You may have made the core wire slip while stringing it. I think scott off of scotts bass lessons has done a video on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 It isn't uncommon. In more than 10 years using D'Addarios i've had one new set come in with a dead B string. Contacted seller and a replacement string was in the mail free of charge the next day. Like someone mentioned, PM D'Addario UK in this forum, it will be faster to get the issue pointed out to them and i'm sure they will solve it ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Cheers guys, I'll see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Addario UK Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The E string certainly shouldn't sound dull. Glad you like the NYXL as a general rule! Drop me a PM, we'll get this sorted. Adam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hey Adam.. We're used to Andy being the rep...is he still with D'Addario? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Last time I had something like this it was a loose winding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Addario UK Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: Hey Adam.. We're used to Andy being the rep...is he still with D'Addario? I assumed this responsibility about 12 months or so ago (I did post about it somewhere...). Andy recently left the company, so unfortunately you all have to deal with me hah! Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 07/06/2018 at 12:04, D'Addario UK said: The E string certainly shouldn't sound dull. Glad you like the NYXL as a general rule! Drop me a PM, we'll get this sorted. Adam. Pm sent sent, cheers Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 New PM sent, doesn't look like you opened the last one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 07/06/2018 at 16:10, D'Addario UK said: I assumed this responsibility about 12 months or so ago (I did post about it somewhere...). Andy recently left the company, so unfortunately you all have to deal with me hah! Adam. Hi Adam, What are your companies thoughts on cutting the string to length before installing. I have never had an issue with this after using your strings for 15years but other companies mention about the potential of the core wire slipping when you cut them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I don't think Adam has been on in a while - I haven't had a reply from a PM either. Regarding cutting - I usually do a test fit but don't tune up to pitch, just enough to assess where to cut. Then I remove from the peg, cut and fit properly with the end tucked down the middle if the peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cheers Breadbin. That's fair enough. Re cutting, I've been playing for around 30 years, and I cut the string exactly the same way, and the same length as the last set of strings. I always go for 3 wraps round the post with no overlaps. I'm not sure if it was a problem with the cutting of the string which is at fault in the this instance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dyerseve said: Hi Adam, What are your companies thoughts on cutting the string to length before installing. I have never had an issue with this after using your strings for 15years but other companies mention about the potential of the core wire slipping when you cut them. I allways cut the tip of the strings. I'm sure they're cut during manufacturing also so i don't see how it can affect the core. Never had one brake or slip. I allways make sure i gan get 2 to 3 turns around the tunning post plus the bit the goes inside the center of the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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D'Addario UK Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 15/06/2018 at 13:13, dyerseve said: Hi Adam, What are your companies thoughts on cutting the string to length before installing. I have never had an issue with this after using your strings for 15years but other companies mention about the potential of the core wire slipping when you cut them. Hi man. I've never had an issue and this is unlikely to cause an issue. As we use hex shaped cores this is much less likely than on a round core. I've personally never heard of any of our strings slipping, even under abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Addario UK Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Apologies for the delays in replies, I have indeed been away for the last few weeks. Everyone should now be replied to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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