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for this set is "low tension". Ok then. They also claim a "unique
combination of crisp highs, aggressive mids, and a focused low end".
That may be an accurate (or subjective) description of these strings,
but i could say the exact same thing about every brand of string with
this gauge set i've ever played.
That's why the 10 13 17 26 36 46 gauge set is so overwhelmingly popular
(props to Ernie Ball!).
Oh Dunlop; you had me then you lost me. Just drop the word
"unique" from your sales copy and i'll stop rolling my eyes.
Other than the (slightly) lower tension, which i personally
dislike, these strings were great. They sounded good clean and
distorted at both reasonable and ridiculous volumes. While in 440
with the band i didn't really notice any less tension at all (maybe it
was just in my head - and in the sales copy).
I had them on for under three weeks but in addition to practice with the
band i also played them for a couple of hours just about every week
night in that time.
Tuned them down once (dgdgbd) and played fingerstyle through the Vox (Vox
2x12 cab w/EVs). They did feel slightly watery again when tuned
down.
I love Dunlop products. I have used lots and LOTS of their
stuff over the years (who hasn't?). I wouldn't call these strings
'expensive', but they're still priced
too high. Dunlop has a huge market share of accessories (i'm
sure they're making a TON of money from their signature Crybaby's
alone); why can't standard electric guitar strings
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