Author Topic: PYRAMID Strings (Read 1003 times)

mario_farufyno · « **on:** September 20, 2012, 06:21:12 AM »

Elderly is selling all strings left in stock with big discount. Pyramid Gold is being sold by 60 bucks, Elixir is 50.00, DR sunbean is 23.00 and DDT is 24.00. Worth to check this out...

They are selling other brands and models, too. I've just wrote about those because they are usualy way too expensive

sparechaynge · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2012, 09:13:49 AM »

I think those are the regular prices at Elderly. I'm on their site a lot and I haven't noticed a change.

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2012, 07:12:44 AM »

Thanks for advice

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:53:26 PM »

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(Message edited by davehouck on September 23, 2012)

edwin · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:53:56 PM »

Strings and Beyond have them for $53 with free shipping. I had a bad experience with Pyramid strings in the past, but it might be time to try again. I can't find what I did with the last set that only lasted a few days before I took them off in frustration. I want to like them!

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(Message edited by davehouck on September 23, 2012)

sparechaynge · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2012, 06:10:25 PM »

Elderly is a good place to shop. I have emailed them a lot, and they always answer my questions. I just got a set of Pyramid guitar strings from them and had no problems with shipping.

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2012, 06:22:00 PM »

Elderly is where I purchased a few different sets of Pyramid Gold about a year or so ago.No problems with Elderly .

edwin · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2012, 07:27:07 PM »

I remember being on the road in the early 90s and found out that Elderly had a 60s Starfire in the shop for a great price. When we finally got to Lansing, I made it down there and was met by an employee who told me that he decided to buy it himself. Grrr. No fair! I did really enjoy the place, though. Lots of cool instruments.

I should be clear about my above post, I have had no bad experiences with Strings and Beyond. I had the bad experience with Pyramid strings. I'm sorry to have written in such a misleading way.

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2012, 07:55:56 PM »

I should also note that it is my perception that the Pyramid Gold Flat wound strings that I used to purchase in the mid 1970's and the present feel and sound a tad different to me . I can not make a concise A/B test now because I no longer have any of those old warn out sets nor do I still have my old Guild/ Hagstrom pickups ( sold them 30 years ago) . The E string response might be a little different now however the G string still has that ping to it. Be aware that the G string should be carefully attacked because there could still be a propensity to breakage under extreme spirited playing.

sparechaynge · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:14:29 AM »

I've been playing with a pick more lately, to get more of a Phil sound, and that seems to be easier on the strings. I tend to play less aggressively with a pick, so it may just be me. Good luck Edwin! I'd really like to know how the Pyramids sound on your starfire.

Hey, I'm a member now! Yay!

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:05:47 AM »

only now I realised that there is a difference between advice and advise...

bassilisk · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2012, 06:02:25 PM »

This was a good tip and thanks for that. I just got 2 sets of LaBella 760FM flats at $28.80 per with free shipping.

My usual string source (JustStrings) has them for $35.81 per + shipping.

I like that.

sparechaynge · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2012, 06:48:35 PM »

Elderly is a really cool place, I'd really like to visit someday. Also good to hear that Strings and Beyond is reputable, I had heard that somewhere else recently & its good to have it validated.

Bassilisk, have you had any neck issues as a result of the LaBella's? I have heard from many places that they can seriously warp a neck. I have always wanted to try them on my P-bass but never did because of this.

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:34:00 PM »

I should also note that in the 1970's as I remember there were Framus flats , Guild flats, and Pyramid Gold flats. All of these as I remember had a similar vibe, sound and feel to them. Of these three, Pyramid Gold Flats are still available and are the only ones of this vibe /feel that are still available that I am aware of. Therefore if you are after that vibe/feel they are indeed worth getting despite their idiosyncrasies. I currently have them on my remaining modified Guild Starfire and on a Series II .

(Message edited by sonicus on September 24, 2012)

bassilisk · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2012, 05:01:34 AM »

sparechaynge -

Whatever you heard is a myth. Whatever may have happened to certain individuals had to stem from a neck that was bad to start with. These are esxcellent strings and LaBella is a highly regarded manufacturer.

If there was anything at all out there that caused any damage it wouldn't be out there long. Go ahead and check them out.

I've also had good experiences with Strings and Beyond. Another quality retailer.