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Title: DR strings : black beauties : stiffer ???
Post by: dubalbal on December 10, 2006, 08:39:56 AM

Hello Friends ,  
 
...i just tried those strings( black beauties coated ) and noticed they were a bit stiffer than others like nickel low-riders for example . Also , i often have to re-tune because they seem to go  too high  ...instead  of  too low  as many strings do . It's the first time i have to lower the tension to tune correctly . Is this normal ? May be the neck is moving with the tension ...any comment ?  
 
Thanks  
 
ALAIN

Title: DR strings : black beauties : stiffer ???
Post by: dnburgess on December 10, 2006, 11:40:36 AM

I haven't noticed any tensions issues with Black Beauties - but playing with a coated string seemed a little strange at first. Also the black seems to come off fairly quickly.

Title: DR strings : black beauties : stiffer ???
Post by: dubalbal on December 10, 2006, 12:06:49 PM

Hi David ,  
 
Thank's for your comment ! I put my strings yesterday , a few hours before a show . Today , it seems to be normal , i just checked 2 minutes ago . Regarding the coated strings , it takes a little time to get used to them , and the black color is also special . On the other hand , i really love that crunchy sound i get out of them with my series 2 ...i really hope they're going to sound great at least one month !!! :-)))
 
Thank's David  
 
ALAIN