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Exact description, it does what it's supposed to.
Bought it for my Ibanez 8 String. I must say that in the beginning it was a bit daunting to play a .80 gauge string on a guitar. But with time I got used to it. Great for metal or djent. Very clear sounding.
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Possibly storage?
I know the "budget" Ernie Ball strings can be hit and miss but as I bought a 8 string I went with a familiar name and the gauge was around what I was after too.
I've seen this in the past so its not an exclusive issue with Thomann for sure, but getting the new strings out of the pack parts of the string have already weathered (whether (ha) that is the right term or not I'm not 100%) but parts of the string (lighter) have rust marks on them new out of the packet.
I've seen this in the past so its not an exclusive issue with Thomann for sure, but getting the new strings out of the pack parts of the string have already weathered (whether (ha) that is the right term or not I'm not 100%) but parts of the string (lighter) have rust marks on them new out of the packet.
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RN
Not a good suit for 30" scale guitars with string through body
I've bought this set for a Subzero Rouge IV (30" scale) and the .80 gauge didn't even reach the tuning machine. I suspect that the lack of length is due to this guitar being a string through body on the bridge (which reduces the amount of string length available). If you're using a Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster (30" as well) I believe you'll not have this problem.
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Dt
HEAVY and Light at the same time
If you have an 8 string, and want to keep high tension on the low end strings, while maintaining easy bending ability on the high end, then these are for you!
I bought them mainly for the low end 80 gauge on the 8th string, and then to have a spare set of 9s
If you like to bend or are used to lighter gauge 6 string guitars, then this is the perfect mid ground!
I bought them mainly for the low end 80 gauge on the 8th string, and then to have a spare set of 9s
If you like to bend or are used to lighter gauge 6 string guitars, then this is the perfect mid ground!
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They sound perfect, if you have luck
EDIT: Restringed my guitar yesterday, the 8th string is already completely dead and dull. Other strings are a bit better, but that's not a sound you'd be expecting from the fresh strings. It seems it's a bit of a lottery with these.
When fresh these strings sound amazing - very bright and punchy with lots of overtones. Unfortunately, I'm still looking for strings that would stay fresh for a longer time, if that's even possible.
I play using a lot of modern techniques such as tapping, selective picking and thumping and after a few weeks these strings lose brightness and punchiness necessary for those techniques. The good thing is they are cheap, so I'm buying 5 sets hoping they will last me for a year.
When fresh these strings sound amazing - very bright and punchy with lots of overtones. Unfortunately, I'm still looking for strings that would stay fresh for a longer time, if that's even possible.
I play using a lot of modern techniques such as tapping, selective picking and thumping and after a few weeks these strings lose brightness and punchiness necessary for those techniques. The good thing is they are cheap, so I'm buying 5 sets hoping they will last me for a year.
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A good balance.
I don't play my 8 too seriously, however since it is a 28" scale I sometimes just track regular solos on it, since I enjoy the intonation. The low string is fine both in F# and E.
If you like the feel of 9's I seriously recommend this particular set.
If you like the feel of 9's I seriously recommend this particular set.
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A
good price for the quallity
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BM
It’s Ernieball! Still my favorite after 15 years
Tried these for alternative lower tunings experimenting. Love the tension on the low strings and the clarity of the high strings
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THE BEST YOU CAN GET (For this price)
Absolutely stunning sound and durability relative to the other brands at this price point, nuff said.
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LC
Dude... Ernie Ball
I've been using EB strings since forever. Cheap, easy to get anywhere, sound great, indestructible.
I have zero motivation to switch to another brand and will probably never do so.
I only wish they had more variety when it comes to 8 string packs but this is ok for my setup.
I have zero motivation to switch to another brand and will probably never do so.
I only wish they had more variety when it comes to 8 string packs but this is ok for my setup.
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