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Old 12-22-2014, 02:12 AM
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Same case here. They broke while tuning. I had to swap out the remaining G string for a different type, keeping the Dynacore basses on.

Since I didn't have a chance to test out the carbon strings, I can't say much about it. But the Dynacore basses lose their brightness after around 8 hours of playing
Was this the Normal Tension or Hard Tension?

I have tried 3 sets of the Hard Tension and the only problem that I've had was last time when I tightened my E string w/ three loops at the tailpiece instead of four. It snapped out as I was tuning it up to pitch. I just unraveled and did four loops. Even though it sort or kinked/scratched the string in the "ponticello" region, the string sounded fine and seemed as toneful as before.

Keep in mind, as I've had almost back to back sets of gigs I think the longest I had the strings on was about 2-3 weeks. I'm keeping the current set on for a while as I have nothing lined up for just a little bit.

I think I've kept on Dynacores for months at a time in the past, and I really like them. I think they have a nice tone that is a little on the bright side, but sings really well with a flesh attack. However, once you get hooked on the the La Bella Argento basses it's sort of hard to really use anything else . . . that is, until D'Addario decides to invest in the A&R and QC in building quality pure silver strings.
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Old 01-23-2015, 10:21 AM
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I finally put them on a week ago Recorded a couple of pieces yesterday, hope will do more soon...Here is the video:



This transcription sounds best in natural acoustics, but I have none in my room, so I had to add quite a bit of reverb, if you want to hear "clear" recording without reverb I can upload it to soundcloud, just let me know.
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Old 01-30-2015, 04:57 PM
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Old 03-30-2015, 09:12 AM
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Four months now and I still have the free set on. They still sound good. Basses are starting to wear from the frets in a few spots but play fine.

I'm probably going to leave them on for a few more gigs and have to change them because of the bass strings, but that type of wear is normal.
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Old 01-03-2016, 04:37 PM
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This Beta-testing about Carbon Strings is perfect: could anyone using/testing these Carbon strings do this little test for me?

If you were to "bend the string" (yup, like on an electric guitar) in order to reach a specific note (say +2 half-tone, or 1 full-tone), which string would need the wider bend:

- a regular string (silverplated EXP45 for instance)
- or a Carbon String?

(this is relative to my quest stated here http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=413868)

Thanks
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Old 01-25-2016, 02:12 PM
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Thanks for the time Frank - and to all of you for taking the time!
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:34 AM
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I've used my free set and then bought two more sets.

I like these strings a lot. They last forever and sound a bit brighter but not too bright. They are reasonably priced.

I, also, suffered from a first string slipping off the bridge, leaving a nasty welt in the soundboard :-(
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