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georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 402
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post

I'm really thinking of buying these for my Series 1 and my Curbow.
Any opinions would be so much appreciated

George
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1753
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

I've never used th Pro Steels before but I like D'Addario half-rounds for my fretless.

Olie,
PS Cheers to a "senior memeber".
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1800
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 2:18 pm:   Edit Post

I had XL Nickel Wound rounds on my Spoiler before the DR Low Riders (steel) that are on now.

According to the "Tone and Feel Spectrum Chart" printed on the back of the package, the ProSteels are "Super Bright" for tone and "Textured Round" for feel, whereas the Nickel Wounds are between "Bright" and "Super Bright" for tone and "Normal Round" for feel.

I wouldn't call the nickels terribly bright, but they kept a clear tone for a very long time. They became a little dull in the end, but still useful.

I would guess that if they label the ProSteels as Super Bright, they will be just that. They might become dull quicker than the nickels, and the question is if they'll still sound useful.

You can get just about two sets of D'Addarios for the price of one set of DRs, so you can change strings more often.
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 406
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 3:28 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Olie!
Thanks Adriaan.
I've ordered 2 sets, with delivery-total cost--£27!
A good deal I think.
I'll keep you all posted about my opinions.

G
basstard
Intermediate Member
Username: basstard

Post Number: 156
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post

I have them on my Nexus bass at the moment. Very good strong sound - slightly similar to Rotosound Swing Bass strings; I prefer Rotosounds but the ProSteels are good too, plus I can get them extra cheap at the instrument store where I work, lol! I can recommend them to anyone who needs strong bright aggressive sound.
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 421
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post

Got them on my 2 basses---------------REAL good strings. Just got to see how long they last now with my ham Fisted playing techniques, but probably the best string I've used so far

G
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1763
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 1:07 pm:   Edit Post

Glad to hear you like'em George! I may try a set myself.
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 427
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 7:21 am:   Edit Post

I'm about to buy a Cort Curbow fretless bass for silly money-about £250 new
If it's as good as my fretted Curbow, which is the best bass for the money I've heard in a LOOOOONG time, then it should be one superb fretless for the bucks
Will keep you all posted
To anyone who has never tried these basses, give them a real good shot. You'll be so surprised.
G

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