Off Topic EB coated strings

[PaoloGilberto]

I can't remember if I posted 2 months ago when I first received my EB coated strings...
I was very surprised to notice that the coating is invisible compared to Elixir strings coating
they really feel like uncoated strings , tone is great, but as I see the tone does not last longer than the one from the normal EB strings...
I've noticed after 3-4 weeks a change in color and tone for sure
what is you feedback , those who use the coated strings?

best regards,

Paul

PS: I hope this thread is not considered against the forum rules , is just an honest feedback, I bought 12 sets anyway

 

[Roubster]

I think they are great! They are lasting me forever, but then again I dont play many hours every single day unfortunately. I do wipe them down after each time I play and use the wonder wipes when the strings start getting a bit sticky feeling. But I like the tone a lot, and yes they do not feel like they are coated at all. They definitely lasted me much longer then the RPS Slinkys.

This thread might belong under the strings section .

 

[peterd79]

I have them on my acoustics and they're great... and seem to hold that brightness much longer than the non-coated...

i have stuck with the traditional non-coated for my electric guitar... no need to mess with a good thing for me... but then again i have two cases of them so no need to go out and buy just for the sake of buying...

 

[beej]

Moved 'er to the strings section.

I've been using the coateds for well over a year, I use the Super Slinkys as well, mix them up on different guitars.

The coateds don't last forever, but I find they last a lot longer than the uncoated strings. They retain that bright quality for much longer to my ears. But I suspect body chemistry is going to be an issue, and they'll probably wear differently for different people.

 

[Powman]

But I suspect body chemistry is going to be an issue, and they'll probably wear differently for different people.

I bought some coated power slinkies for my 16 year old. He plays a John Petrucci, but has very sweaty hands. I suspect that the coated strings will last longer than uncoated, but not forever.

 

[PaoloGilberto]

I don't have sweaty hands at all, I would say the contrary
of course this a subjective issue like many others, but I was curious to find any other feedback.
What surprised me more was the fact that you can't really see at all or feel the coating, comparing to Elixir
I don't know if this is a + or -

Moved 'er to the strings section.

I've been using the coateds for well over a year, I use the Super Slinkys as well, mix them up on different guitars.

The coateds don't last forever, but I find they last a lot longer than the uncoated strings. They retain that bright quality for much longer to my ears. But I suspect body chemistry is going to be an issue, and they'll probably wear differently for different people.

 

[Colin]

I like them for all my guitars that don't get used regularly, so when I do go to that guitar the strings sound and feel fresh. The guitars I use more often have the non coated strings