lowden guitar strings

[PH>]

Anyone tried them? Who makes them? Lowdens always shipped with Elixir. They are very expensive 50% more than Elixir.

[jay7347]

I was considering trying them until I saw the price. I'll stick with my Wyres for now.

-jay

[JayBee1404]

I put a set of 12s on my F-23 tonight. They sound very nice - warmer than the Elixir Nano PBs I've been using, pretty much 'played-in' straight out of the packet. After half an hour's playing, I like them better than Elixirs, but only time will tell how they last.

I believe they are made by Cleartone, to specs laid down by GLG.

[hifivic]

A frozen block of ice is warmer than elixirs!

[JayBee1404]

The only thing putting me off the Lowden strings at the moment is the price - twenty quid is a bit rich! But if they last as long as, or hopefully longer than, other coated strings, the lovely tone will make the investment worth-while.

Only time will tell.....

[musicman1951]

Pretty expensive. I've still got 3 sets of SUS strings left. By then there will be plenty of reviews out, and they had better be glowing to get me to pay that price.

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by musicman1951

I've still got 3 sets of SUS strings left.

Aren't you the lucky one - SUS Strings are Unobtainium here in the UK!

[AndrewG]

I'm happy with my 80-20 Elixirs, so I won't be trying the Lowdens-especially at £20!