Comments on: Elixir Strings – Gore-Tex Coated

By: Chad Grimes

Chad Grimes — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:12:39 +0000

I like the Rotosound Trubass Black Nylon Strings that I use on my Samick HFB-590 Hollow body Bass Guitar.

By: Russ Sargeant

Russ Sargeant — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:51:19 +0000

I love Elixir strings. I discovered them when I purchased my Ibanez SRX bass, as all Ibanez basses come fitted with the Nanoweb strings. Very cool, lovely tone, great feel, and VERY long lasting!

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:39:04 +0000

Hi Benny – thanks for sharing your experience. I feel like some sort of “great strings shoot out” is required

By: BennyB

BennyB — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:03:50 +0000

I’ve got a friend that tried these on his bass. I played his once; had an unusual feel, with ‘tags’ hanging off the strings. I always wipe my strings down thoroughly with alchohol when I’m through playing, and they tend to last a lot longer with a good sound. Maybe I’m cheap, but why pay more when a little TLC does the same thing?
BB

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:18:49 +0000

I have to confess, I hadn't thought about them in the context of Fretless bass. Thank you for the prompt!

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:45:13 +0000

I like using Elixier’s for my fretless – I think the tone is rather matching for fretless, and they last a long time.

By: kalin

kalin — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:35:44 +0000

maybe my hands are overly grubby…

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:21:23 +0000

Hi Kalin,

‘expensive’ is always a tricky one with strings. I know a player who used to by very cheap strings (about 2/3 of the price of the sets I used), but had to change strings twice as often as I did. My strings were more ‘expensive’ but ‘cost’ me less. I think that’s the idea with the nanowebs – higher price, but better value. That does depend on how you get on with them though.

By: kalin

kalin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:58:29 +0000

…and they are too expensive for what they offer

By: kalin

kalin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:57:31 +0000

yeah cool, but the coating does hinder the tone. I used Elixir Nonoweb strings for around 2 years; they do last longer but not as long as advertised (just like Duracel’s 6X longer nonsense). I have recently found competent strings (Warwick red label). True that i have to change strings every 2 weeks, but for tonality, they do the trick. I agree with Tucson Bass player, Elixir strings are not practical for ‘passionate’ styles of playing.

By: Tucson Bass Player

Tucson Bass Player — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:01:54 +0000

Tried them, the coating does not hold up for the thumper and plucker. Maybe for a nice soft technique and approach.