guertzi
Well-known member
Hi all,
this is my 300th post and I just felt the urge to give my Luke II an the Ernie Ball Coated Slinkys a little praise!
Last night I played a show with a Blues Brothers Tribute Band (called "Black Brothers & the Bad Bones" if this might be of any interest).
Usually one might think that some Tele-style guitar would be more suitable but I started the show with my Luke II and played it during the whole show!
We played such different songs like "Soul Man", "Sweet Home Chicago", "Rawhide", "B-Movie Box Car Blues" or "Minnie the Moocher" and I never had the feeling that I had to change the guitar in order to aquire a more appropriate sound, the Luke just always sounded right in place!
There just seem to be no limits for this guitar, it is sooo versatile, you just can't go wrong with this instrument!
It will always be a good, if not the perfect match for the song!
My second praise goes out to the Ernie Ball Coated Slinky Strings!
I used to be a D'addario user, because I needed to change strings quite often and they had a good cost-benefit ratio from my point of view. I had once tried out the Elixirs but even though they kept their sound longer, they broke just around the same time like the usual strings did if I did not change them in time.
So two month ago I decided to give the Coated Slinkys a shot. Even though they were 2.5 times more expensive than the brand I would normally use, I bought two sets (just in case).
Not only because I was interested in the effect of the coating on the feeling and playability, but also (and mostly) because of the reinforced ball ends of the strings.
What shall I tell you: I put those strings on, practiced several hours and played eight gigs BEFORE last nights show.
Due to organizational circumstances I did not have the time to change strings before the show so I decided to put all my faith in those strings
RESULT:
- I tuned my guitar before each of the two sets (1.5 hours each) and never had to retune in between songs
- the strings sounded fresh and sparkly just like on day one
- they still do this morning
Can there be a better example for cost effectiveness?
Needless to say that those strings just sound sooo darn good and you would never imagine that they are coated if you hadn't read the writing on the package...!!!
Next thing I'll do is check the Coated Slinkys for my acoustic
Thanks for reading, guys!
Rock on!
this is my 300th post and I just felt the urge to give my Luke II an the Ernie Ball Coated Slinkys a little praise!
Last night I played a show with a Blues Brothers Tribute Band (called "Black Brothers & the Bad Bones" if this might be of any interest).
Usually one might think that some Tele-style guitar would be more suitable but I started the show with my Luke II and played it during the whole show!
We played such different songs like "Soul Man", "Sweet Home Chicago", "Rawhide", "B-Movie Box Car Blues" or "Minnie the Moocher" and I never had the feeling that I had to change the guitar in order to aquire a more appropriate sound, the Luke just always sounded right in place!
There just seem to be no limits for this guitar, it is sooo versatile, you just can't go wrong with this instrument!
It will always be a good, if not the perfect match for the song!
My second praise goes out to the Ernie Ball Coated Slinky Strings!
I used to be a D'addario user, because I needed to change strings quite often and they had a good cost-benefit ratio from my point of view. I had once tried out the Elixirs but even though they kept their sound longer, they broke just around the same time like the usual strings did if I did not change them in time.
So two month ago I decided to give the Coated Slinkys a shot. Even though they were 2.5 times more expensive than the brand I would normally use, I bought two sets (just in case).
Not only because I was interested in the effect of the coating on the feeling and playability, but also (and mostly) because of the reinforced ball ends of the strings.
What shall I tell you: I put those strings on, practiced several hours and played eight gigs BEFORE last nights show.
Due to organizational circumstances I did not have the time to change strings before the show so I decided to put all my faith in those strings
RESULT:
- I tuned my guitar before each of the two sets (1.5 hours each) and never had to retune in between songs
- the strings sounded fresh and sparkly just like on day one
- they still do this morning
Can there be a better example for cost effectiveness?
Needless to say that those strings just sound sooo darn good and you would never imagine that they are coated if you hadn't read the writing on the package...!!!
Next thing I'll do is check the Coated Slinkys for my acoustic
Thanks for reading, guys!
Rock on!
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