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Anybody noticed this? Been using Elixirs since 2011 - first the nanoweb, then the Optiweb since the middle of last year - but just recently tried some NYXLs for the sake of it, and noticed how much higher tension the Elixirs are. They just seem less bendable somehow?
Anybody else noticed this? What causes it?
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overall I've always found the D'Adds to be a little darker and a little looser than the Ernie's
I stuck with the Ernie's for both reasons above
that said, I tried a set of NYXL on my Strat and they're lovely
I've had them on for almost 2 years now and they still sound great [I teach with that guitar so they get plenty of use]..
their durability and ability to retain their tone is really impressive..
I was so impressed at the time that I tried them on one of my V's..
sadly they didn't work at all well so I replaced them with Ernie's within just a few days..
I fancy trying NYXLs though some people say they're brighter? Not something I need.
what's the difference between those and the regular EB strings?
Not that I’m anally retentive, you understand but when measured the bridge was sitting 0.78mm higher than before. This was measured with digital callipers and compared to a measurement taken during a previous set up.
Therefore I do conclude that the tension (string pull) is greater with that set of Elixir strings. Same gauge strings.