MSteel Strings

[vic_loher]

I have a JP15 that has the factory strings on it (RPS). I would like strings that are a little more responsive to hammer ons, pull offs and trills. Has anyone tried the Msteel Strings on a JP? If so, what was your experience with them? Also, I am open to other suggestions. I am also thinking about NYXLs.

Thanks.

Vic

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Vic,

I have been using the M-steel on my standard model JP6 for the past 6-7 months and the wound strings feel a little softer to the touch than the standard nickel-wound (much like how the cobalt strings feel softer). This does help me some with hammer-ons, trills, and pull-offs on the wound strings, while the plain steel strings in this set feel similar to the plain strings in the other sets. I haven't tried the NYXL so I can't give a comparison there.

 

[beej]

I'm not sure what you mean by 'responsive' - sounds like more of a technique issue. Maybe a lighter gauge of whatever you're currently using?

 

[vic_loher]

While my technique isn't the greatest, I don't have trouble with hammer ons, pull offs and trills with my other guitars. I think it is the strings more than any thing else. Just looking for thoughts, I think the Msteels would probably do the job.

Thanks Pete. I will give them a try.

 

[jones4tone]

I have M-steel on my JP15, and I'm very happy with them.

 

[vic_loher]

Thanks all.

 

[mapleleaf14]

FWIW, the NYXL's are the best strings I've ever used (30 years of playing).

 

[steevo]

I was using m-steels on my silo but wanted a slightly heavier tension so ive gone to cobalt 9 hybrids. I have found them a lot nicer to play and the extra tension has helped me a lot with right hand picking technique, sound very similar to the m-steels too, not quite as bright though.

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[jones4tone]

I was using m-steels on my silo but wanted a slightly heavier tension so ive gone to cobalt 9 hybrids.

That sounds like something worth trying on my Silo.

 

[vic_loher]

Ordered the m-steels and will give the cobalt hybrids and NYXLs a try next. Thanks all.

 

[notshredding]

I just posted a thread on "m-steels" for my new JP 6 (which is the same trem I think) and they are crazy good. I'm not some little kid who just likes the "latest" thing, I'm shocked by how well they stretched, tuned and now stay in tune.

 

[vic_loher]

Hi Notshredding, got mine on yesterday and had a similar experience to you. Thanks for your response.

 

[mapleleaf14]

Hmmm...I may try another set of M-Steels. I've been so satisfied with the NYXL's though that I have a hard time even thinking about using something else, but my local shops always seem to have the M-Steels fairly cheaper than the NYXL's.

Any NYXL fans switch to M-Steels?!?

 

[LesPaul]

Do they make 7 string m steel sets?

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[notshredding]

doesn't look like it.

I put these on my KM7 a few days ago:

Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings | Ernie Ball

They're good. What I was really surprised about is that the 56 isn't floppy. I was using D'addario 10-59's but these are slinkier and actually stay in tune better. But then again the KM7 is a 26.5"

 

[Lax]

I use msteels on my jp12 since I can't find my loved titanium coated I used forever.
And I'm as satisfied with msteel, they last forever !
(I destroy most of the brands even cleaning the strings as soon as I touch them)