IBANEZ coated strings - any good?

[ingmar808]

The Ibanez IEBS4C are about half the price of Elixirs.

 

I have four basses in need of strings, and obvs would rather spend €90 than nearly €200.

 

But who knows if they're rubbish, or really good... Any opinions?

[Baloney Balderdash]

I believe they might be a bit brighter sounding than the Elixir, that is unless we are talking Elixir stainless steel strings, which are close to normal uncoated nickel-plated strings in brightness.

 

However the Ibanez coated strings will also sound and feel like poo and in caparison to Elixirs, and as an added bonus they won't last nearly as long as the Elixirs either before they go dead.

 

If I had no fret of fret wear I'd personal go Elixir Nanoweb stainless steel strings.

 

Yes, on the short term they are more expensive, but in the long run you'll end up saving money by buying the Elixirs because of how long they'll last before they go dead and needs changing.

 

Edited April 11, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash

[King Tut]

8 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

I believe they might be a bit brighter sounding than the Elixir, that is unless we are talking Elixir stainless steel strings, which are close to normal uncoated nickel-plated strings in brightness.

 

However the Ibanez coated strings will also sound and feel like poo and in caparison to Elixirs, and as an added bonus they won't last nearly as long as the Elixirs either before they go dead.

 

If I had no fret of fret wear I'd personal go Elixir Nanoweb stainless steel strings.

 

Yes, on the short term they are more expensive, but in the long run you'll end up saving money by buying the Elixirs because of how long they'll last before they go dead and needs changing.

 

Interested in this. Are your comments down to personal experience with the Ibanez strings@Baloney Balderdash?

Edited April 12, 2023 by King Tut