ziggydolphinboy Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Hi everyone , need to get two sets of stepped (at the brigde) strings. I got super steps on my sei but they didnt seem to stay bright for long, i need a 5 string set too (has to be smaller at the brigde end) any thoughts sugestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 You mean taper wound (goes down to single winding at the bridge) or piano strings (goes to bare core at the bridge)? I had some Dean Markley taper steels and they were nice, and lasted. I use custom wound tapered Newtones for my ridiculous detuning. Since tapered strings are a little more expensive, it is worth slinging them in the meths bath to wring some more use out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Stuck on a set of Trujillo signature Dunlops last Thursday.( 45,63,80,102,130 ) Snapped the core of the G whilst tuning up, somewhere around E. The E,A and D string taper to 45 but the B is 130 throughout. Its also nickle plated unlike the other four. Tension is nice, sound is good after breaking them in. This mornings practice was the second outing they've had and I reckon they are just about ready for the gig on friday. Not as stable as Labella steps tuning wise but a solid performer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I do agree that B strings generally need a taper at least at the bridge end. They could do with a taper at the machine head end as well...IMO. The (piano) core is better still, IMO..so I might try the Super Steps. I will look our for the Markley tapers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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