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 Jul 28 2011, 01:47 AM
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poly or nano? I read Adrian's recent thread, and ordered a set of nano Elixirs. Actually I did not know at the time that their are two types, the poly being a thicker coating. I like the nano a lot. Which do any of use use, of the two types? I use a stiff pointed V-pick, which I am saying because one gets a much clearer tone with those than with a flat pick, and if there are redeeming advantages to the poly coating, I might be able to get away with it, even if the tone is not as bright.
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Jul 28 2011, 03:06 AM
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Umm I've found Polys have a thicker coating which means a smoother feel, but less squeek and squeel, feel like they are covered in heavy plastic, lasts longer, sound darker but I think it slightly kills the tone.
Nanos is more like "normal" guitar strings - the thinner coating feels and sounds better, but doesn't last as long needing more replacing, brighter tone. --------------------  Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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Jul 28 2011, 04:21 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2.577 Joined: 12-February 07 From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas Member No.: 1.189 |
thanks, that is what I figured. I probably just need to try the poly, and see what I think.
QUOTE (Azzaboi @ Jul 27 2011, 09:06 PM)  Umm I've found Polys have a thicker coating which means a smoother feel, but less squeek and squeel, feel like they are covered in heavy plastic, lasts longer, sound darker but I think it slightly kills the tone. Nanos is more like "normal" guitar strings - the thinner coating feels and sounds better, but doesn't last as long needing more replacing, brighter tone. -------------------- |
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Jul 28 2011, 05:34 PM
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I use nano and I'm UBER happy with them
 wouldn't want any other strings
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Jul 28 2011, 07:08 PM
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I used for a while both kinds. Poly has too damped tone for my taste, and nano is OK, but too pricey to justify the costs, since I need to change them frequently. They are good string because of the coating, but beneath they are just regular strings IMO, nothing special.
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Jul 28 2011, 10:33 PM
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Yeah,for a while I used nano Elixir, they are very good, have a longer shelf life, and they are a bit expensive .
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