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Topic: D'Addario NYXL String users: chime in 👉 👉 👉 |
Ron Scott
From: Michigan
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Posted 27 Aug 2017 10:49 am
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A little more than most but very good deal from Bob.You get the strings very quick too. Very good strings.RS _________________ Franklin D10 Stereo - 8 and 6 - Black Box-Zum Encore 4 and 5 Nashville 400,Session 400, DD3 for delay ,also Benado Effects pedal.
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Bob Snelgrove
From: san jose, ca
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Travis Toy
From: Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 4:46 pm
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In my opinion, they are the best, most consistent strings made right now. |
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John McClung
From: Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 5:20 pm
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Is there a difference between D'Addario XL Pro Steel strings available here on the forum, and the NYXL? Some of the marketing language is the same, and they're a lot less expensive than NYXLs. Bob Lee, what do you know about this?
If you need single NYXL string singles, the cheapest source I've found online is stringsbymail.com. Hoping the forum will carry those someday soon, I'd rather support our home base here. But for my extended E9 neck, I'll always need .042 and .054 singles to complete my sets.
I don't expect D'Addario to make an extended E9 set any time soon, it's a miracle they have standard E9 sets! _________________ E9 INSTRUCTION
▪️ If you want to have an ongoing discussion, please email me, don't use the Forum messaging which I detest! steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net |
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Travis Toy
From: Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 5:25 pm
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John, the NYXL line is a completely different string. They are a different formula of metal, and you can definitely tell in tuning stability and how well they bend. A quote from D’Addario’s page...
“NYXL’s provide more strength and up to 131% greater tuning stability by utilizing a completely reinvented wire drawing process coupled with a revolutionary “fusion twist†process for the plain steels. The reformulated nickel plated string windings have greater magnetic properties resulting in higher output and enhanced mid-range frequency response for more presence and crunch.â€
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 6:29 pm
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Just ordered some E9th and C6th sets from Bob to try out - I have had a great run with Jagwires, and have used Paul
s gauges for years - but always interested in trying something new - time will tell _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
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John Goux
From: California, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 7:43 pm
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They made a significant difference in my Williams. That guitar really came to the party. On the Zum, not as much.
I would describe it as a stronger tone. Slightly more string tension. Less prone to bridge fizzing. Real even across registers.
I tried the NYXL strings on standard 6 string electric and did not care for the added tension.
They are quite expensive, especially if you play 12 string. The 10 string set was over $17, and they hit you for about $4.50 apiece for strings 11 and 12. I think D'Addarrio should rethink their pricing. Do they last longer? A bit. Not long enough to justify the extra price, based on longevity.
For me, it improved my Williams enough to justify the price. I'll probably stick with less expensive strings on other guitars, where the improvement was more subtle.
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Bob Snelgrove
From: san jose, ca
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 9:02 pm
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Paddy Long wrote: |
Just ordered some E9th and C6th sets from Bob to try out - I have had a great run with Jagwires, and have used Paul
s gauges for years - but always interested in trying something new - time will tell |
Paddy,
Did you ever try the Live Steel strings? I really like the Jags but the Lives were amazing how long they lasted
bob |
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b0b
From: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 9:50 pm
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John McClung wrote: |
Is there a difference between D'Addario XL Pro Steel strings available here on the forum, and the NYXL? Some of the marketing language is the same, and they're a lot less expensive than NYXLs. Bob Lee, what do you know about this?
If you need single NYXL string singles, the cheapest source I've found online is stringsbymail.com. Hoping the forum will carry those someday soon, I'd rather support our home base here. But for my extended E9 neck, I'll always need .042 and .054 singles to complete my sets.
I don't expect D'Addario to make an extended E9 set any time soon, it's a miracle they have standard E9 sets! |
I'm gradually getting NYXL singles in stock. I have the plain gauges. I'll get some of the wounds in my next order. I'll make it a point to include .042 and .054 for your extended E9th, John, and .070 too for the U-12 players.
It's a big investment to stock all of these single strings. I have to be careful because some gauges just don't sell. I don't want to be stuck with a lot of unpopular strings on the shelf.
I'm using the NYXL strings on my 10-string D6th now and I really like them. They have a very consistent, trouble-free tone. I've been playing outdoors once or twice a week and changing strings after about 6 weeks. The NYXLs still sound good when I change them. I've yet to hear one go bad, and I've had no breakage at all. _________________ -𝕓𝕆𝕓- (admin) - Robert P. Lee - Recordings - Breathe - D6th - Video |
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Greg Thompson
From: Taumarunui, New Zealand
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Posted 2 Nov 2017 10:43 pm D'Addario NYXL String users: chime in
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Best out there by a mile |
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John McClung
From: Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2017 12:03 am
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Thanks for stocking my low end NYXL's, b0b! You da man. _________________ E9 INSTRUCTION
▪️ If you want to have an ongoing discussion, please email me, don't use the Forum messaging which I detest! steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 6 Nov 2017 2:54 pm
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Bob Snelgrove -- I did try the Live's but prefer the Jagwires over them.
Are the NYXL's Nickel wound or Stainless ?? I presume Nickel since that is Paul's usual preference ?? _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Dale McPherson
From: Morristown, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2017 3:28 pm
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I tried them on Travis' recommendation. He was right. I really like them. They are nickel. I have been using stainless but I like the tone difference. |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From: Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2017 5:45 am
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b0b wrote: |
John McClung wrote: |
Is there a difference between D'Addario XL Pro Steel strings available here on the forum, and the NYXL? Some of the marketing language is the same, and they're a lot less expensive than NYXLs. Bob Lee, what do you know about this?
If you need single NYXL string singles, the cheapest source I've found online is stringsbymail.com. Hoping the forum will carry those someday soon, I'd rather support our home base here. But for my extended E9 neck, I'll always need .042 and .054 singles to complete my sets.
I don't expect D'Addario to make an extended E9 set any time soon, it's a miracle they have standard E9 sets! |
I'm gradually getting NYXL singles in stock. I have the plain gauges. I'll get some of the wounds in my next order. I'll make it a point to include .042 and .054 for your extended E9th, John, and .070 too for the U-12 players.
It's a big investment to stock all of these single strings. I have to be careful because some gauges just don't sell. I don't want to be stuck with a lot of unpopular strings on the shelf.
I'm using the NYXL strings on my 10-string D6th now and I really like them. They have a very consistent, trouble-free tone. I've been playing outdoors once or twice a week and changing strings after about 6 weeks. The NYXLs still sound good when I change them. I've yet to hear one go bad, and I've had no breakage at all. |
Do you have 12's in single? |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From: Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2017 5:47 am
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Bob Snelgrove wrote: |
Don't know how they could be better than Live Steel strings but I haven't tried them
bob |
I really liked them until I got a bad batch (one dozen) 12's |
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b0b
From: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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b0b
From: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Dan Galysh
From: Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2017 10:21 am
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These are, without a doubt, the best strings I have ever used. |
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Richard Lotspeich
From: North Georgia
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Posted 16 Nov 2017 5:15 pm Nyxl
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Been playing a 12/38 set about a week now. Guitar is newer G2 and these things were like magic going on. Almost tuned themselves. Love the even tone as well as the stability. Jury is out on how long they'll last, but the honeymoon is on. _________________ Dick Lotspeich
Last edited by Richard Lotspeich on 24 Nov 2017 4:15 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Greg Thompson
From: Taumarunui, New Zealand
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Posted 16 Nov 2017 9:55 pm D'Addario NYXL String users: chime in
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If you're lazy like me, count on 10mths or there abouts. |
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b0b
From: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2017 9:23 am
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10 months is pretty outrageous. I rarely go more than 10 weeks, and that's in winter when gigs are scarce.
I have little doubt that these NYXL strings will last a year, technically, but I wouldn't let them. Temperature changes, humidity, and the buildup of hand oils will take their toll on any strings. _________________ -𝕓𝕆𝕓- (admin) - Robert P. Lee - Recordings - Breathe - D6th - Video |
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Ron Scott
From: Michigan
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Posted 17 Nov 2017 10:47 am
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Got a set on my Franklin and one on my Zum encore and it has been about 6 weeks and no broken strings and still sound great. I play every day at home and 5 hrs every Wed at a friends house and can't complain one bit.Got them from Bob too.Ron _________________ Franklin D10 Stereo - 8 and 6 - Black Box-Zum Encore 4 and 5 Nashville 400,Session 400, DD3 for delay ,also Benado Effects pedal.
Steeling with Franklin's..and Zum Encore |
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Greg Thompson
From: Taumarunui, New Zealand
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Posted 17 Nov 2017 12:10 pm
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In all honesty, it was a test to see how long they would go before breaking/degrading. They just kept on keeping on. I did eventually break a five but that was my fault (ruined the test). Undid 5 to get rid of a buzzy roller, then re-tightened, bang. But had I not done that I would agree Bob, 12mths probably |
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Dale McPherson
From: Morristown, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2017 10:17 am
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I ordered some extra strings on Thursday and got them on Sat. CA to TN. Talk about fast service. Thanks bOb. Dale |
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Larry Allen
From: Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 18 Nov 2017 12:16 pm
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Hi B0b...I'd like to try these..been with Cobra and Live steel for 20 years..for my 10 string Ext E9. 13, 15, 12, 14, 17, 20, 24w, 30, 38, 54..if you can put this together I'll buy 2 sets...Thanks, Larry _________________ Excel steels & Peavey amps,Old Chevys & Motorcycles & Women on the Trashy Side |
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