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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: NateCordova on January 31, 2014, 10:22:31 AM

Title: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: NateCordova on January 31, 2014, 10:22:31 AM: Hello.

I have a custom string set on my guitar in which the wound strings balance perfectly and are all d'addarios.

However in the 3 plain strings, 1 is D'addarios, 2 Dunlops, and are all the same gauge type (10-14-18)

The plain strings overall are a bit too hard to bend but i tried a lower gauge and it sucks. I think the Dunlop 2 plains i put there are more bendable than the D'addario though.

Now, also consider i have a bright guitar, so i would like warm plain strings too. So i think a brand change on the plains only would benefit me.

So in your opinion, which are the Warmest and most Bendable PLAIN strings for electric guitar for a given gauge? Compared to D'addario plains.

Remember, i'm only talking about plain strings, i use D'addario's for wounds.

I can choose between GHS Boomers, Ernie Ball, Elixir, DR, Dean Markley, La Bella and Thomastik Infeld in my current very cheap international store (Strings By Mail), as i live in Portugal. I cant choose Dunlop.
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: 5F6-A on February 01, 2014, 06:26:33 PM: I find pyramids nice and bendy
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: NateCordova on February 01, 2014, 08:55:54 PM: Quote from: 5F6-A on February 01, 2014, 06:26:33 PM
I find pyramids nice and bendy

Really?

I've ordered a custom made set from Pyramid themselves (pretty acessible to custom strings) for my baritone tuned guitar, when it gets here will definately see if i like the feel of the plain strings too.

It actually wans't too expensive, Pure Nickel Superior Quality Series, 6,50€ for the set, but the gauges i specified aren't even on the catalog, i chose a 23 plain and a 49 wound. Shipping was 4€ and vat 19%, so 12,50€ for one set shipped, but still, not THAT expensive for a custom set with custom gauges.

I know for sure the Superior Quality series has a good tone and feel for the wounds, not as warm as some other pure nickels, pretty tight bass. It actually has more tension than regular wound strings, like, a 50 string has the same tension as a D'addario 52, but feels like a 51 or a 50.5 :p

But i'm talking about plains here, let's see how i like the plains from the set i ordered for my baritone tuned guitar.

What about DR?
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: Andrew W on February 01, 2014, 10:34:32 PM: I find DR Blues nice and bendy and I like the tone too.
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: 5F6-A on February 02, 2014, 08:20:37 AM: See which one you like best. I use pyramid nickel classics with my strat and I really like the results.
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: axzed on February 05, 2014, 02:25:25 PM: Hi,
EB Super Slinky but no idea regarding warmth comparison.
Title: Re: Easiest to Bend and Warmest PLAIN Strings
Post by: JCN1218 on February 14, 2014, 06:15:22 AM: +1 for EB Super Slinky. I've tried a lot of different strings, and they're the ones I always go back to.