Dr Strings....any Problems? |
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Dr Strings....any Problems? |
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Aug 28 2012, 03:14 AM |
I recently switched to DR over Ernie Ball because of the tone. But my guitar shop went out of their way to mention that DR's "sometimes have a 'bad production run' and we'll get a case that break easily or have problems", and my guitar tech said the exact same thing.
I REALLY love them over Slinky's, but wanted to specifically ask this question to any gigging musicians that change their strings more than once a month, who have played DR's.... any problems? With what I've been told, I'm scared to play them at gigs now. I have NEVER broken an Ernie Ball slinky on stage. NEVER! The last thing I need, is even a CHANCE that my string will break at an EMULATOR gig (we're doing 2 big-time gigs this month!) at a gaming convention right during a difficult song. I can't just "re-imagine" riffs like Contra/MegaMan/Battletoads on the fly, if a string goes missing. Again: Please specify how often you change strings, and gig/practice so I can know where your experience is coming from. No offense, but those who don't play much and leave strings on for over a month, won't really have the info I'm looking for. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Aug 28 2012, 07:53 PM |
That's just about what I do, although my hands sweat a lot so I change about 1-2 days prior to gig, so they are stretched (and I make sure to RIP into them!) as can be and also clean as can be.
Still....having 2 trustworthy, knowledgeable people tell me about DR's "inconsistency" is a bit scary. But, I can't deny how much more I love the DR tone. If your gigging twice a month, maybe swap string sorta mid way between gigs to give them a chance to settle in and break if they are going to. That way they will still be fresh for a gig and worn in enough to be predictable. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Aug 29 2012, 03:46 AM |
Never had any problems! I like DR but usually go with La Bella because they are cheaper and I am changing strings once a week!
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Aug 29 2012, 11:37 PM |
I have only used DR's twice. Both sets were rather stiff and I broke them after only a couple of weeks with my Floyd Rose. I dive bombed too much apparently.
Honestly, the only strings that hold up with good tone and durability for me are: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories...-guitar-strings I remember being in love with Black Diamonds ages ago, but I only used one pair -- and I hadn't been playing for long. The Thomastik Infelds are a bit pricey, but dammit are they worth it. I first discovered them when I used their Bebop Strings on my Hollowbody. I decided to try the PowerBrights and they sound absolutely fantastic for Metal, Rock, Blues, and Prog. This post has been edited by Nihilist1: Aug 29 2012, 11:38 PM -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires! |
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Aug 30 2012, 11:30 AM |
I thought you were referring to yourself as Dr. Strings !! (Doctor Strings !)
I'm Doctor Strings.. if you have any string problems, come to me and I'll fix them |
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Aug 30 2012, 12:18 PM |
I thought you were referring to yourself as Dr. Strings !! (Doctor Strings !) I'm Doctor Strings.. if you have any string problems, come to me and I'll fix them Ahhahah, Ben! |
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Aug 30 2012, 12:30 PM |
\HAHA, great one, Benny! It' sounded like some string polish lubricant!! 'When you feel like you can't get a great tone... call Dr Strings !!' |
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Aug 30 2012, 12:40 PM
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When you fell you can't get those squeeling high pitched natural harmonics , just Rubb it
This post has been edited by Slavenko Erazer: Aug 30 2012, 12:43 PM |
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Aug 30 2012, 01:00 PM |
Thanks Dr.Strings!
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Aug 30 2012, 01:04 PM
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What's that ? Attempt to form a Sailor's knot on classical guitar?
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Aug 30 2012, 01:27 PM | ||
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Aug 31 2012, 01:14 PM
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keep the topic alive
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Sep 1 2012, 02:15 PM |
But yeah, I really dig the super slinky 9 sets. Join the club, Todd !! |
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Sep 1 2012, 03:56 PM
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Hybrid SLinky 9-46 FTW!!!
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