Hello Ric Fans ... and Happy Thanksgiving to all.
I'm curious if any have experience with D'Addario's Half-round strings.
Or any other "ground wound" strings for that matter.
My experience is that that offer a bright(er) sound than flats without the fretting noise of rounds.
I tried my first set in 1979 or so.
I think they were a new creation then and I've rediscovered them recently.
Opinions?
Thanks in advance. David.
D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
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Re: D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
I had them on my RIC 2030 for a while and thought they had pretty nice tone. You can hear a sample of it here:
http://www.broadjam.com/songs/toddbrads ... drive-in-d
http://www.broadjam.com/songs/toddbrads ... drive-in-d
Re: D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
I used the original nickel Half Rounds throughout the late '70s on my 4001 I had back then. In more cent years I used them on my two fretless Zons.
Give them a try; regardless of what we may say you really need to try out strings to find out how thy work for yourself.
Give them a try; regardless of what we may say you really need to try out strings to find out how thy work for yourself.
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Re: D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
I too used half rounds in the late 70’s on my 4001. These strings always draw mixed reactions but I really like them. I’ve come back to them recently on my current 4003s and love the tone.
I use the Dadarrios because I believe they are pure nickel and the GHS are a nickel iron alloy. The D’Addarios seem to have a warmer tone due to the nickel.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I use the Dadarrios because I believe they are pure nickel and the GHS are a nickel iron alloy. The D’Addarios seem to have a warmer tone due to the nickel.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Re: D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
IIRC, the ones I used in more recent times were stainless steel.
Re: D'Addario XL Half-Round strings?
Oh thanks for the reply's!
This is the kinda information I was hoping to receive.
I'm inferring from the D'Addario website that their strings are Nickel wrapped.
I had no idea GHS made some as well.
I bought a set of Medium length ... oops.
The E string is too short.
I'm gunna put them on my Starfire (reissue)
This is the kinda information I was hoping to receive.
I'm inferring from the D'Addario website that their strings are Nickel wrapped.
I had no idea GHS made some as well.
I bought a set of Medium length ... oops.
The E string is too short.
I'm gunna put them on my Starfire (reissue)