Ernie Ball Cobalts
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LedSabbath
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Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
Here is a video of Slash playing them through his tour rig without any modification to it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEsfSaHlIVo&context=C3db93b6ADOEgsToPDskIHnBGvHhisZHc5dIUxDnqv
Here is a video of Slash playing them through his tour rig without any modification to it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEsfSaHlIVo&context=C3db93b6ADOEgsToPDskIHnBGvHhisZHc5dIUxDnqv
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
We all know how the string thing goes. I like EB, have no probs with rusting, consistency, etc.,and absolutely hate the dunlops which feel and sound a year old right outta the pack to me. And i am one of those guys who is lucky to get 2 weeks out of any brand string before they are dead, or notched to pieces. There is no universal awesome string brand and no universal horrid string brand in my experience. I can hate one brand/type on guitar x and love them on guitar y.
We all know how the string thing goes. I like EB, have no probs with rusting, consistency, etc.,and absolutely hate the dunlops which feel and sound a year old right outta the pack to me. And i am one of those guys who is lucky to get 2 weeks out of any brand string before they are dead, or notched to pieces. There is no universal awesome string brand and no universal horrid string brand in my experience. I can hate one brand/type on guitar x and love them on guitar y.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
How would I Know if they suck if I don't try them? ;o) 1 pack of strings isn't going to break the bank for me!
How would I Know if they suck if I don't try them? ;o) 1 pack of strings isn't going to break the bank for me!
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
Hands down in my opinion,the most consistent,great sounding and great priced strings,are the D'Addario XLs...Been using these for "alot" of years!
I've tryed them and used them on every single guitar that I own or have owned...Lately I'm also loving the EB Pure Nickel Rock and Roll strings...Got them really cheap and I love em!
Hands down in my opinion,the most consistent,great sounding and great priced strings,are the D'Addario XLs...Been using these for "alot" of years!
I've tryed them and used them on every single guitar that I own or have owned...Lately I'm also loving the EB Pure Nickel Rock and Roll strings...Got them really cheap and I love em!
Quencho092
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Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
I love the chromes by daddario. I just slapped on a set of pyramid 13's and I can notice a difference from chromes, the pyramids are a bit darker sounding, but they excel at moderate gain with a TS9, amazing harmonics.
I wanted to try the cobalts as I've been messing around with string types and different options (steel flats on a classical are amazing, flat 13's on strat), but I'm glad that I tried the pyramids first. When the cobalts are available at GC in a few months I'll give them a shot because I got blue balls when I saw the back order date.
I love the chromes by daddario. I just slapped on a set of pyramid 13's and I can notice a difference from chromes, the pyramids are a bit darker sounding, but they excel at moderate gain with a TS9, amazing harmonics.
I wanted to try the cobalts as I've been messing around with string types and different options (steel flats on a classical are amazing, flat 13's on strat), but I'm glad that I tried the pyramids first. When the cobalts are available at GC in a few months I'll give them a shot because I got blue balls when I saw the back order date.
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
This is exactly what I mean, john. Tomy ears the dad XL wound strings are muddy as can be, and the high strings sound scratchy/screechy. Doesnt matter if its singles or humbuggies, i dont like the tone. They are very consistent for feel and intonation however.
I have had better luck with the EXP coated versions.
This is exactly what I mean, john. Tomy ears the dad XL wound strings are muddy as can be, and the high strings sound scratchy/screechy. Doesnt matter if its singles or humbuggies, i dont like the tone. They are very consistent for feel and intonation however.
I have had better luck with the EXP coated versions.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
It's funny about our ears and taste huh Jeff? ;o) I use GHS Boomers,GHS Nickel Rockers,EB Pure Nickel,DR Pure Blues and the Tite Fits...DRs are a ripoff these days and something has went sour with their quality? I opened up a brand new pack of the Tite Fits and the 3 unwound strings had rust spots on them! ;o(
With the humidity here in Florida,I pretty much stick to the strings that come in the enviromental plastic sealed packaging...Pretty much GHS,EB,and DAddario do it..
It's funny about our ears and taste huh Jeff? ;o) I use GHS Boomers,GHS Nickel Rockers,EB Pure Nickel,DR Pure Blues and the Tite Fits...DRs are a ripoff these days and something has went sour with their quality? I opened up a brand new pack of the Tite Fits and the 3 unwound strings had rust spots on them! ;o(
With the humidity here in Florida,I pretty much stick to the strings that come in the enviromental plastic sealed packaging...Pretty much GHS,EB,and DAddario do it..
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Ernie Ball Cobalts
Simple....I'm no longer wasting my money on the DRs! Another brand that I love and forgot to mention,are the Pyramid strings....I use these on my Gibson SG and they last a longtime,sound great..Pricey,but worth the money!
SG(Pyramids)
Simple....I'm no longer wasting my money on the DRs! Another brand that I love and forgot to mention,are the Pyramid strings....I use these on my Gibson SG and they last a longtime,sound great..Pricey,but worth the money!
SG(Pyramids)
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