Pyramid strings
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Pyramid strings
That wee shop on Dominion rd has these stocked. Picked up some packs of the 'superior quality' type for $16 a pack. Quite like the medium/heavy set, but I'll wait till they've settled in. Anyone else rock this brand? Seems a shop in Whangarei has flatwounds as well, but at $50 a pack lol
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Re: Pyramid strings
Yep, I rock both types of Pyramids (round core and hex core) from time to time. Really like them; warm yet clear, sustain and long lasting. Word to the wise though, beware of the wound g (if that's the route you go) as I have had several unravel on me.quyet wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:37 am That wee shop on Dominion rd has these stocked. Picked up some packs of the 'superior quality' type for $16 a pack. Quite like the medium/heavy set, but I'll wait till they've settled in. Anyone else rock this brand? Seems a shop in Whangarei has flatwounds as well, but at $50 a pack lol
As for flats, our man Mr Sooty sells Ti flats at a great price. That's where I get mine from.
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Re: Pyramid strings
I've never tried the Pyramid guitar strings, but I stock Pyramid Violin strings as a much cheaper alternative to the more expensive Thomastik strings which are the industry standard The Violin teachers hate the pyramids and ask their students not to get them. Perhaps we guitarists are less fussy than violin players. I stock Thomastik flatwound guitar strings but haven't actually tried them either.
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Re: Pyramid strings
the shop behind Fresho?quyet wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:37 am That wee shop on Dominion rd has these stocked. Picked up some packs of the 'superior quality' type for $16 a pack. Quite like the medium/heavy set, but I'll wait till they've settled in. Anyone else rock this brand? Seems a shop in Whangarei has flatwounds as well, but at $50 a pack lol
Watch fresho, they are notorious for ripping people off.
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Yeah screw fresho and taiping, I shop at jandanmrmofo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:01 amthe shop behind Fresho?quyet wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:37 am That wee shop on Dominion rd has these stocked. Picked up some packs of the 'superior quality' type for $16 a pack. Quite like the medium/heavy set, but I'll wait till they've settled in. Anyone else rock this brand? Seems a shop in Whangarei has flatwounds as well, but at $50 a pack lol
Watch fresho, they are notorious for ripping people off.
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the BBQ pork from Jaydan is top notch
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Re: Pyramid strings
So far I haven't been able put the guitar down. They sound more open and lively than elixers, which I'm used to. Definitely a bit slinkier than other brands of the same gauge
Re: Pyramid strings
Is that the Family Music Store? Got the Jazz Swing set in October. Do you have the 12-50 set in stock? They are way better than the d'addario chromes.mr_sooty wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:45 am I've never tried the Pyramid guitar strings, but I stock Pyramid Violin strings as a much cheaper alternative to the more expensive Thomastik strings which are the industry standard The Violin teachers hate the pyramids and ask their students not to get them. Perhaps we guitarists are less fussy than violin players. I stock Thomastik flatwound guitar strings but haven't actually tried them either.
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Yeah, no I don't have any right now but I'll check if there are any at the wholesaler and let you know.Bigdaddy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:04 pmIs that the Family Music Store? Got the Jazz Swing set in October. Do you have the 12-50 set in stock? They are way better than the d'addario chromes.mr_sooty wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:45 am I've never tried the Pyramid guitar strings, but I stock Pyramid Violin strings as a much cheaper alternative to the more expensive Thomastik strings which are the industry standard The Violin teachers hate the pyramids and ask their students not to get them. Perhaps we guitarists are less fussy than violin players. I stock Thomastik flatwound guitar strings but haven't actually tried them either.
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Update, just ordered some 12's, should have them early this coming week.Bigdaddy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:04 pmIs that the Family Music Store? Got the Jazz Swing set in October. Do you have the 12-50 set in stock? They are way better than the d'addario chromes.mr_sooty wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:45 am I've never tried the Pyramid guitar strings, but I stock Pyramid Violin strings as a much cheaper alternative to the more expensive Thomastik strings which are the industry standard The Violin teachers hate the pyramids and ask their students not to get them. Perhaps we guitarists are less fussy than violin players. I stock Thomastik flatwound guitar strings but haven't actually tried them either.
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Re: Pyramid strings
I use Pyramid Gold flats on one guitar. Great strings, something like $70-80 a set though!