Ernie Ball M steel

justtt007

Just opened a new pack of these and the g b and light e were all corroded same in the 3 other packs? Anyone else had any issues with these? They aren't cheap either ☹️

Winny_Pooh

That's why I use Daddario, EBs just can't sit on the shelf long term.

justtt007

Really disappointed, they only arrived yesterday, luckily I ordered a couple of sets of elixir polywebs to try as I've never strayed from Ernie Ball, think they'll be my last set, will Order some Daddario to try as well

musteatbrain

I’ve had problems and moved to daddario after 20 years

DrJazzTap

Yeah I've had a few rusty ernie balls. Switched to daddarios

donbot

Yep, me too. Elixir opti and nanos only for me these days. 

justtt007

Just fitted the polywebs I've never felt strings like them, they have an unbelievably slick feel to them

Fez

I wonder if EB are suffering something similar to Dean Markley had 3 or 4 years ago.

fretmeister

justtt007 said:

Just fitted the polywebs I've never felt strings like them, they have an unbelievably slick feel to them

The Optiwebs are a step up again!

EB have had some shocking QC issues lately. Their flagship Cobalt Flats bass strings are brilliant... if a non-corroded packed can be found. At £50 for a set I'm just not willing to take the chance anymore.

justtt007

Think I'm an elixir user from now on, shame I've used Ernie Ball my whole life but I wouldn't even dare comment on them to their CS as they REALLY don't like criticism lol

welshboyo

I've just fitted a set of the D'Addario XT's and so far so good - I've been an Elixir user for many years and have always found normal strings to feel a bit "rough"  - these XT's feel similar to Elixirs so far

kennedydream1980

I like the whole idea of Elixir strings and they do last for a very long time. However I can't get past the sound of them. Compared to regular d'addario EXL's they are tinny and harsh sounding. I had a chance to do a direct comparison and it was an eye opening experience. 

justtt007

The polywebs I find very mellow and quite even sounding but haven't tried the others yet