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Elixir coated strings
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 5:08 pm
by geofio
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
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:30 pm
by cjj
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:13 pm
by JackTheRipper
That is a good tone. What amp are you using?
--jack
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 9:39 pm
by geofio
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.
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:53 am
by Ashgray
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.
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:55 pm
by JackTheRipper
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
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 3:12 pm
by BigJohnAZ
Love the tone! Great work on the solo, that's one more of the many Rush songs I want to learn. Excellent!
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 3:41 pm
by Billsbro
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).
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:04 pm
by geofio
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.
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 12:17 pm
by spongebob
Nice one George - you always manage to get a fantastic tone from your basses.
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 2:36 pm
by cjj
Question: Are your Elixir Nanowebs stainless or nickle?
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 2:42 pm
by Ashgray
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!
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 2:54 pm
by geofio
nickel for me!!!
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 3:25 pm
by rickenbrother
Has anyone tried the D'Addario EXP coated strings? Just curious.
Re: Elixir coated strings
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 3:42 pm
by geofio
they look interesting joey,may well try them, very happy with the Elixer strings. the tone just keeps going!!!
