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Post by Stan on Nov 4, 2014 5:26:21 GMT -7
I've been trying some different Nickel strings, I have to say I like these a lot.
These are advertised for "Tone Hunters".
Round core wound.
I like because they have Nice silky shimmering tones with long sustain, feel is also softer.
Interesting Warning on packaging:
Says not to Cut/Shorten the Wound strings, because the wrap wire will get loose and string will go completely DEAD.
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Post by Maddog on Nov 4, 2014 5:29:51 GMT -7
Interesting Warning on packaging:
Says not to Cut/Shorten the Wound strings, because the wrap wire will get loose and string will go completely DEAD.
Dammit. Wish I had read that. Put a set on last week. Digging 'em so far... Now I'm gonna have to see if it's true....AARRGGHH! Always something....
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Post by Stan on Nov 4, 2014 5:52:56 GMT -7
Interesting Warning on packaging:
Says not to Cut/Shorten the Wound strings, because the wrap wire will get loose and string will go completely DEAD.
Dammit. Wish I had read that. Put a set on last week. Digging 'em so far... Now I'm gonna have to see if it's true....AARRGGHH! Always something.... Supposedly if you put a nice good "kink" in the wound wire then cut after that you should be ok. I didn't cut the wound just left a cool coil atop of tuner.
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Post by brayks on Nov 4, 2014 5:59:42 GMT -7
I've been using them for years now and I am a big fan. Great tone and they play lighter than their gauge would suggest. 10's on most of my guitars and 11's on my Strat that stays tuned 1/2 step down. A bit picey but for me, worth it.
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Post by Maddog on Nov 4, 2014 6:16:41 GMT -7
Dammit. Wish I had read that. Put a set on last week. Digging 'em so far... Now I'm gonna have to see if it's true....AARRGGHH! Always something.... Supposedly if you put a nice good "kink" in the wound wire then cut after that you should be ok. I didn't cut the wound just left a cool coil atop of tuner. Yeah Stan fortunately I do a wrap and lock tie on the first wrap around the post. It makes it a pain to get off but they never slip. I'm banking (hoping) on this to keep the pyramid's integrity.
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Post by markT on Nov 4, 2014 6:28:56 GMT -7
I need to try these strings.
I've been using DR Pure Blues for several years and they are round core with pure nickel wrap as well.
Inside the package it says, "If you need to cut or trim your strings, carefully and severly bend, or crimp your string after the cut. This severe bend will provide an anchor for the round core"...
Should work for the Pyramid's....
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Post by greenblues58 on Nov 4, 2014 8:39:27 GMT -7
I had been using DR pure blues for a couple years but have recently switched to the Cleartone Nickel Masters which are also round core pure nickel. They seem to be a more consistent string than the DR's but very slinky feeling and similar price.
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Post by bloozeman on Nov 4, 2014 9:32:14 GMT -7
Try the thomastk infield blues sliders. Those are some great strings
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Nov 4, 2014 10:07:40 GMT -7
I would like to try the Maximum Performance sets on my humbucker guitars.
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Post by Stan on Nov 4, 2014 12:06:15 GMT -7
Try the thomastk infield blues sliders. Those are some great strings I did have the blues sliders on before the Pyramids, I'm not impressed enough to try them again. I'm not sure if one time try is a fair shake. These are on my Tele. here's what's left to try in my goodie bag. Curt Mangan Pure Nickel in a 9.0 & 9.5 1st string John Pearse DAddario Pure Nickel
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Post by daveyk on Nov 4, 2014 14:29:46 GMT -7
I've been wanting to try these. I've been a fan of the DR Pure Blues for a while now. Haven't really had problems with them. I always crimp them before i cut the slack and I check and make small adjustments to intonation after every string change. I'm pretty picky about my intonation.
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Post by brayks on Nov 4, 2014 19:44:26 GMT -7
I came off the DR Pure Blues and switched to the Pyramids. Aside for the quality consistency and tone the Pyramids seem to play much easier. I used to but the 90 degree bend in the wound strings then realized that they get bent anyway when wound. The only time I "kink" them now is with Vintage tuners on a couple of my Fenders. I've haven't had a string come unwound yet.
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Post by jb on Nov 4, 2014 19:54:35 GMT -7
+1 for the Pyramid strings. For me, they sound great and last longer than most strings that I have tried. You do have to crimp the ends which is a little extra work but a couple of my guitars have locking tuners which do that anyway. If you have not tried them, you may want to give them a try. I also use their acoustic strings which are excellent as well.
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Nov 5, 2014 21:43:58 GMT -7
I have used Pyramid Strings for quite awhile now. Switched to them after having troubles with D'Addario's. No complaints here. I love the tone of the pure nickels. The Max Performance are a great string too. More highs to be had with the max perf as they are only nickel plated.
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Post by daveyk on Nov 9, 2014 21:51:28 GMT -7
I really want to try the Pyramid Nickel Classics, but they have a wound 3rd string on the 11-50 gauge set. I really really don't like a wound 3rd, but 11-50 is my favorite gauge. I've never heard of a 11-50 gauge set with a wound 3rd. Even their heaviest gauge Nickel Classics (12-54) don't have a wound 3rd. Does anyone know what's up with that?
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Post by Luke on Nov 10, 2014 20:44:19 GMT -7
I've really been enjoying Curt Mangan Pure Nickel strings on my Strat. I just ordered a few sets of the Pyramid strings to see how they compare. Will let you all know my findings.
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Nov 10, 2014 21:13:56 GMT -7
I really want to try the Pyramid Nickel Classics, but they have a wound 3rd string on the 11-50 gauge set. I really really don't like a wound 3rd, but 11-50 is my favorite gauge. I've never heard of a 11-50 gauge set with a wound 3rd. Even their heaviest gauge Nickel Classics (12-54) don't have a wound 3rd. Does anyone know what's up with that? I order from Don Butler (Toneman). Call him and he'll put together a custom set for you.
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Post by daveyk on Nov 10, 2014 21:18:14 GMT -7
I really want to try the Pyramid Nickel Classics, but they have a wound 3rd string on the 11-50 gauge set. I really really don't like a wound 3rd, but 11-50 is my favorite gauge. I've never heard of a 11-50 gauge set with a wound 3rd. Even their heaviest gauge Nickel Classics (12-54) don't have a wound 3rd. Does anyone know what's up with that? I order from Don Butler (Toneman). Call him and he'll put together a custom set for you. I'll have to do that
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Nov 11, 2014 9:32:02 GMT -7
I order from Don Butler (Toneman). Call him and he'll put together a custom set for you. I'll have to do that Office Number: (661) 259-4544
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Nov 13, 2014 11:09:02 GMT -7
Pyramid says the Max Performance are pure nickel on a hex core. Ordered 5 sets. Will be fun to try out. Paul G.
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Post by Stan on Nov 13, 2014 13:31:23 GMT -7
I'd like to try an A/B with the Round vs Hex to see if there's any noticeable Feel-Tonal differences as they say.
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Post by Luke on Nov 15, 2014 21:47:27 GMT -7
I just strung up my Strat with some Pyramids that got delivered today. I don't usually write reviews, but these strings sound incredible. Everything sounds so much more round and full. They really brought out the true tone of my guitar. They have slightly less tension than the Curt Mangan nickels I had been playing. I really like the more slinky feel even on the pure stainless strings. For reference, I had been playing DR Pure Blues and then Curt Mangan Pure Nickels on my Strat. These Pyramid strings are certainly worth the extra couple bucks a pack. Everyone should give them a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. In a very good way.
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Post by daveyk on Nov 16, 2014 21:16:12 GMT -7
I just strung up my Strat with some Pyramids that got delivered today. I don't usually write reviews, but these strings sound incredible. Everything sounds so much more round and full. They really brought out the true tone of my guitar. They have slightly less tension than the Curt Mangan nickels I had been playing. I really like the more slinky feel even on the pure stainless strings. For reference, I had been playing DR Pure Blues and then Curt Mangan Pure Nickels on my Strat. These Pyramid strings are certainly worth the extra couple bucks a pack. Everyone should give them a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. In a very good way. How does the tension of the pyramid's compare to the pure blues? Anything noticeable?
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Post by brayks on Nov 16, 2014 21:50:10 GMT -7
I just strung up my Strat with some Pyramids that got delivered today. I don't usually write reviews, but these strings sound incredible. Everything sounds so much more round and full. They really brought out the true tone of my guitar. They have slightly less tension than the Curt Mangan nickels I had been playing. I really like the more slinky feel even on the pure stainless strings. For reference, I had been playing DR Pure Blues and then Curt Mangan Pure Nickels on my Strat. These Pyramid strings are certainly worth the extra couple bucks a pack. Everyone should give them a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. In a very good way. How does the tension of the pyramid's compare to the pure blues? Anything noticeable? I had used Pure Blues for years before moving to the Pyramids. Tension feels much less to me with the Pyramids. Definitely noticeable (seem like just about a gage's worth to me).
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Post by muZician on Nov 16, 2014 23:32:18 GMT -7
I will try them. Thanks for posting
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Post by Luke on Nov 17, 2014 7:17:33 GMT -7
I just strung up my Strat with some Pyramids that got delivered today. I don't usually write reviews, but these strings sound incredible. Everything sounds so much more round and full. They really brought out the true tone of my guitar. They have slightly less tension than the Curt Mangan nickels I had been playing. I really like the more slinky feel even on the pure stainless strings. For reference, I had been playing DR Pure Blues and then Curt Mangan Pure Nickels on my Strat. These Pyramid strings are certainly worth the extra couple bucks a pack. Everyone should give them a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. In a very good way. How does the tension of the pyramid's compare to the pure blues? Anything noticeable? I would say there is a noticeable difference. I'm using the 10-46 regular set. I'd say the Pyramid have less tension that any other set of 10s I've played.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Nov 17, 2014 7:43:21 GMT -7
I strung up my Les Paul with the Maximum Performance Pyramids and I love them. Less tension and an amazing tone. My usual strings have been DADDARIO 10s GHS Burnished Nickel 10s
The Pyramids feel lighter than my normal 10s.
Paul G.
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Nov 18, 2014 22:56:02 GMT -7
I strung up my Les Paul with the Maximum Performance Pyramids and I love them. Less tension and an amazing tone. My usual strings have been DADDARIO 10s GHS Burnished Nickel 10s The Pyramids feel lighter than my normal 10s. Paul G. Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards Paul, Don Butler told me the Max Perf are nickel plated. He was the only US rep for Pyramid, until recently, for quite awhile. So I believe him. I liked the max perf. but noticed they had more highs than the classics. Classics are much warmer sounding. More vintage sounding. Probably has some to do with the round core as much as it is the pure nickel.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Nov 19, 2014 7:05:05 GMT -7
Interesting. I emailed Pyramid and they said pure nickel. Oh well. No big deal either way. I love the way they sound.
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Post by wraparound (Steve) on Nov 19, 2014 20:06:31 GMT -7
Definitely makes me want to check 'em out. I have been using D'Adddario pure nickel and have enjoyed the gauge change to .025, .035, .045 on the wound strings, especially on the Rickenbacker. The DR set is fuller under the fingers but seems to tune up and stay intoned better than average which wins some points in my book. I remember playing the Pyramid pure nickel flats and was surprised at how much more supple they were than any other flat wound. If you want to cover "Satisfaction" like the tone on the record you must hear how they sound. My recollection was that the plain strings felt and sounded better too.
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