Ernie Ball cobalt strings

[jmh151]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

I got a bad set once- it gave me such bad fret buzz I took my new guitar in for a setup after- but it was only the strings- after 5 sets I got one bad set. I went back to clear tones

 

[Jackson Distortion]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

I've got a 10-52 set comin' in the mail soon. I'll report back on my first experience with the Cobalts.

 

[nsatke]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

I work in music store and it just was not bright enough to do anything for me. In the first set I opened the 3rd string was a wobbly mess and wouldn't intonate right. I'll stick with my daddarios.

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[treyhaislip]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

I have them on my Charvel–great tone and response but definitely have a different feel. IMO, they didn't feel as "smooth" as regular Ernie Ball slinky strings...almost felt like it was hard to play/slide/move up and down the neck.

 

[gottalovethe80s]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

changing from regular slinkies I find the cobalts to be as everyone said, brighter, which I like alot. I also like how they feel, so the only downside to me is they rust faster.

 

[CountFeedback]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

don't like em.
for all the reasons mentioned.
my impression was that if you are a shred guy with emgs and still want more clarity, of the plastic souless variety, get Cobalt strings.

 

[Toe-Knee]

Re: Ernie Ball cobalt strings

I absolutely love the tension and tone with active pickups.

WIth passives I cannot stand the way they sound.