Cobalt Slinkys

Bellyheart · Post by **Bellyheart** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:50 pm

Try them. Stop being a cheap punk. It sounds so loud and so much more. My cij mustang sounds like I put new pups in. They are so loud and beefed up. It's great. Sounds like I'm rocking p90s. It's great. Do this.

colin · Post by **colin** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:00 pm

Hmm, perhaps I'll try them on my Mustang next time I change strings. Well actually maybe the time after the next time, as I've got a set of strings for it sitting around already.

kbit · Post by **kbit** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:49 am

I put a pair of the .12's on my Corsair tonight. I didn't get a chance to play through all my fuzz or very loud, but they definitely sound pretty bold. I love the extra tension even if barring at the 1st fret is a bit more challenging. The 24 non-wound G is kind of weird, but I'll get used to it.

madmax1012 · Post by **madmax1012** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:40 pm

Got em on both my Electrics. Absolutely love em. Kinda surprising too since I've never been an EB fan

kbit · Post by **kbit** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:47 pm

I wasn't gelling with these strings earlier today. They were too bright and metallic for my taste and the tension was starting to bug me. It just sounded/felt wrong. Since I bought the .12s I figured I'd try tuning to C rather than D, and the strings came alive when I dropped that step.

On the neck humbucker with the tone wide open they still sound metallic but really full. It reminds me of the tone of low piano strings when they're struck hard. Rolling the tone off makes it sound warmer and woody which is what I tend to go for. & with the bridge pickup tapped they sound super chimey and smooth in the high register.

I can see these strings not being for everyone, but I'd definitely recommend giving them a shot if you're looking for something bold/different.

ryan summit · Post by **ryan summit** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:46 am

just bought those not even slinkys few weks ago
i tune d standard, and sometimes drop a from that(dont know what its called)
so much better not all floppy and zzzzzzzzy
but they definately could be a little brighter
after i burn through the 4 packs i bought ill try these(2014?)
i love that unwound third, it hurst so fuckin awesome

colin · Post by **colin** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:25 pm

I tried a set of these on my Mustang a little while ago, they were good but I honestly didn't notice much in the way of increased output compared to the nickel strings I normally use. And I ended up not liking the feel of them as much, so I've switched back to DR Pure Blues.

Jwar · Post by **Jwar** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:53 am

I love the Cobalts. I remember some dude on Harmony Central saying they rusted or some shit? Which made NO sense at all, then there was a thread of bashing them. I dig the shit out of them though. Fuck those guys.

Bellyheart · Post by **Bellyheart** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:40 pm

Yeah, people are weird. I remember seeing one review that was bashing them saying they were louder, but they thought they'd be way louder than that...so they are terrible because the reviewer has horrid expectations. They obviously aren't going to be like a SHO boost, but there's a noticeable difference. I have had so many strings rust that weren't this, it's normal if you're sweaty from my experience...

People stupid, buy these strings now!

Scruffie · Post by **Scruffie** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:11 pm

Do they feel anything like Elixer strings? Cause I god damn hate the feel of coated strings.

Someone I know that bullshits a lot said these were awful so i'm considering trying them, especially as he likes dream theater and uses coated strings, both of which suck.

Usually a Stainless Steel user though if that's any help.

Bellyheart · Post by **Bellyheart** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:32 pm

Feels the same way they always do Scruff. No bullshit. Just play a bit louder. I've had mine on since I posted this and they still sound great. Left my guitar in my car for a week and still sound great. Man...love 'em.

My uncle works for Gore-tec so he'd send me the Elixirs oftern. I've played 'em all and I love 'em because they last long and sound awesome, but couldn't afford 'em if I had to pay, but these I'd pay for definitely. I like the feel of the Elixirs and flatwounds so I've never been mad about it, but these feel like any strings, just a little bit thick. Beef is for dinner.

Scruffie · Post by **Scruffie** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:49 pm

I cannot get on with elixirs, they just make my fingers feel like they're gunna slip about and also in some weird way kinda hurt but not like no callus just, wrong... compared to normal strings.

Flats i'm okay with, well on bass anyway, never tried flat guitars if such a thing exists.

I'll ask or a set for christmas or something.

kbit · Post by **kbit** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:04 am

Yeah these don't feel like elixirs. Still got that gruff.

theavondon · Post by **theavondon** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:19 am

ryan summit wrote:just bought those not even slinkys few weks ago
i tune d standard, and sometimes drop a from that(dont know what its called)
so much better not all floppy and zzzzzzzzy
but they definately could be a little brighter
after i burn through the 4 packs i bought ill try these(2014?)
i love that unwound third, it hurst so fuckin awesome

Ryan summit, I like you. I love Not Even Slinkys too. Got three packs from the_carl because he's a solid bro. Stoked.

ryan summit · Post by **ryan summit** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:51 am

dont hold my hand for too long though
something i didnt wash off them yet rusted my new strings
i probably touched something gross at some point

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