Elixir coated strings

geofio · Post by **geofio** » Tue May 14, 2013 5:08 pm

Since i had my 4003 walnutburst returned to me 3 weeks ago, it came back with Elixer 45-105 fitted and i have to say i am impressed with these strings tonally and how long the tone stays bright, i am converted to these strings now, and the nano coating helps your fingers slide too, there are 3 benefits straight away!!!! I was mucking around with Rush's freewill and the tone is spot on!!! here is a quick video as far as i know these strings ar 2 months old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gjw1yVt3YU

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Tue May 14, 2013 6:30 pm

That IS a great tone! I'm gonna have to check out Elixirs...

JackTheRipper · Post by **JackTheRipper** » Tue May 14, 2013 8:13 pm

That is a good tone. What amp are you using?

--jack

geofio · Post by **geofio** » Tue May 14, 2013 9:39 pm

thanks guys using an Aguilar AG500dc 500 watt solid state amp, it has a nice warm tone and it can growl !!!! just love those strings.

Ashgray · Post by **Ashgray** » Wed May 15, 2013 2:53 am

I discovered Elixir Nanoweb strings about ten years ago and have used them ever since. They sound great and retain their tone for ages. I'm now using Elixirs on my Rick 4001 fretless and 6 string custom fretless (ideal as these strings don't eat up the fingerboards), with Rotosound Piano strings on my V63.

JackTheRipper · Post by **JackTheRipper** » Wed May 15, 2013 2:55 pm

I just ordered a set from Bass Strings Online for my Ruby 4003 which has well-worn factory strings. I normally use Circle K strings which I'm quite happy with, but hopefully these will sound as good and last.

--jack

BigJohnAZ · Post by **BigJohnAZ** » Wed May 15, 2013 3:12 pm

Love the tone! Great work on the solo, that's one more of the many Rush songs I want to learn. Excellent!

Billsbro · Post by **Billsbro** » Wed May 15, 2013 3:41 pm

Thanks for the tip! And yes, GREAT tone (and execution)!

I have not tried them on my basses but I do have Elixirs on most of my acoustic guitars (only my Martin seems to "dislike" the Elixirs).

geofio · Post by **geofio** » Wed May 15, 2013 9:04 pm

thank you guys, i just did my version of geddy's solo it is not note for note i tried to capture the feel more than anything, great bass solo it has always stuck in my head i remember hearing it the first time, and how complex it was at that time !!! i was 18 at the time, and thats what turned me on to Rickenbacker basses just loved the raw sound of that bass.

spongebob · Post by **spongebob** » Thu May 16, 2013 12:17 pm

Nice one George - you always manage to get a fantastic tone from your basses.

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Thu May 16, 2013 2:36 pm

Question: Are your Elixir Nanowebs stainless or nickle?

Ashgray · Post by **Ashgray** » Thu May 16, 2013 2:42 pm

Well mine are stainless - I'm trying out the Piano-Bass Rotosounds on my V63 but with that sole exception, I've used those Elixirs for the last decade or so, and see no reason to change - they're that good!

geofio · Post by **geofio** » Thu May 16, 2013 2:54 pm

nickel for me!!!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu May 16, 2013 3:25 pm

Has anyone tried the D'Addario EXP coated strings? Just curious.

geofio · Post by **geofio** » Thu May 16, 2013 3:42 pm

they look interesting joey,may well try them, very happy with the Elixer strings. the tone just keeps going!!!

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