Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I don’t recognise this brand of strings, but I really like them…… black barrels, silver wraps, feel like Nickel… Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Ok.... well after pulling them off, and replacing them with my usual EB Super Slinkys..... I actually prefer the mystery set. The Slinkys are SO bright, a sound I used to love, but as I've gotten older, I prefer a less bright tone.... The EBs will mellow, but.... I may need to rethink my string choice for the future, thinking maybe DR Sunbeams again, after many years off them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Looks like flat, very old. Sorry, no brand knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Do they have any silks at the black ball end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 No mate, just at the head end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Seriously thinking of putting them back on….. they don’t seem that old, still bright ish, but not zingy. I like them, I just wish I knew what they were. Unfortunately the guy who put them on it has gone on holiday for two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 What sound nuances do they have to think they are so wonderfull ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 I hate new strings…. Dunno why I changed them. All this nonsense about putting new strings on every couple of gigs…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Old dean markley Blue steels maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, nilorius said: What sound nuances do they have to think they are so wonderfull ? Just nicely worn in strings, few months old maybe, still a nice bit of brightness but not too much….. y’know, it’s all in the ear of the beholder isn’t it. Having just bought it, I figured that changing the strings was a good idea… clean the fretboard (it didn’t need cleaning, it was spotless), you know, Covid and all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, Bunion said: Old dean markley Blue steels maybe I say old as they’ve changed colour a few times, they were blue at one point, silver white, then dropped the silk completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Rayman said: Just nicely worn in strings, few months old maybe, still a nice bit of brightness but not too much….. y’know, it’s all in the ear of the beholder isn’t it. Having just bought it, I figured that changing the strings was a good idea… clean the fretboard (it didn’t need cleaning, it was spotless), you know, Covid and all. If You are shure, then really find out what brand and model it is, because it can really affect Your sound in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Yeah well, I’ve been on EBs for 20yrs on and off….. but maybe I need a change! I was hoping someone was going to tell me they were DRs or Dunlop Superbrights, but they haven’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) I think definitely blue steels found this on another website. Edited July 12, 2022 by Bunion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Ahh looks like it doesn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 At first You could boil them, next try to find the right ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) GHS Super Steels have grey silks and none at the ball end. Can't remember the ball colour though. Edited July 12, 2022 by Supernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Supernaut said: GHS Super Steels have grey silks and none at the ball end. Can't remember the ball colour though. GHS are grey with brass ball ends Edited July 12, 2022 by Bunion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Try out few brands and models, You will find the best ones, unless searching from picture ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, nilorius said: Try out few brands and models, You will find the best ones, unless searching from picture ones. Mate, I’ve been playing for 40yrs, I tried most brands, although Dean Markley are not one of them. EB or D’Addario have been my staple for years, after using DRs before that. Blimey I’ve tried them all….. always hated Rotos, not keen on Warwick black labels either, but most others are cool as long as they’re Nickel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rayman said: Mate, I’ve been playing for 40yrs, I tried most brands, although Dean Markley are not one of them. EB or D’Addario have been my staple for years, after using DRs before that. Blimey I’ve tried them all….. always hated Rotos, not keen on Warwick black labels either, but most others are cool as long as they’re Nickel. Don't worry, Your cool !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Cool is something I gave up many years ago 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Has anyone ever suspected getting knock off strings from Amazon? I’m not sure these Super Slinky’s are right….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 The trouble to make strings, would it be worth producing knock offs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Honestly I don’t know, I’m sure you’re right…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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