Best Pyramid Fusion Flats FF0942 ExtraLight Alternatives

Based on 19 reviews

Really exceptional quality and attention to detail, nice feel, nice vintage tone, expecially cranked on a tube amp with all the tones set low. Also, surprisingly versatile. You wouldn't imagine flatwounds on a semi-hollow to put out great funk tones, but do they ever. It's a fun investment to make if you're thinking of trying. Bends are pretty easy imo, though the actual note on the wound strings tends to climb slower. And they do tend to slip and roll, but if you really want to bend a wound G, you can get used to it.

Based on 6 reviews

I'm playing an Ibanez AS93, mostly jazz, blues and sometimes classic rock. I decided to give these strings a go. I am pleasantly surprised with the sound. Perfect for jazz, but not too mellow as to take all the treble from your guitar, like the D'Addario chromes did, that I used before. These have a nice spank to them but are not spikey. Also, the bottom two strings are a bit lighter and have a bit less tension than .011 strings tend to, so forget about down tuning with these babies, not on a Gibson scale length anyway. Could be nice on a Telecaster, I guess. Strings are nicely packaged and have silk wound endings, which I dig.

Based on 1 reviews

I ordered those for use on a solid-body guitar, for which they are not recommended. It's tricky, but it can be done, but the low E-string can snap if you bend it too far. For use on guitars with a top-loader tailpiece they can be used perfectly (I use them on a Telecaster and a Jazzmaster) That being said. I think there isn't a better set of flatwound strings available at this moment. Polished to a glass-like finish, with a very fundamental, thuddy, punchy sound, without losing articulation or becoming muddy. If you're coming from roundwounds, they will feel quite stiffer than you're used to, but that's something all flatwounds have. Bending is a bit of a challenge with these strings, but it can be done. If you're into flatwounds, or want to have strings as were used in the 1960's...

Based on 1 reviews

i got some tape wound on my bass, i wanted to try some on the guitar. I ABSOLUTLY ADORE THEM! I did put them on my Les Paul but made sure not to cut the string past the thing that old the tape (went around one more time on the E string) And i had no problem fitting them at the bridge. Keep in mind these are the light ones and i have not tryied it with medium strings. Only thing i would hope is for them to do medium/light as it is more the tension i am looking for but soft are real nice but i admit you have to be more carefull as of wich way you apply pressure on your chord otherwise it may sound off. As of now these are my new string of choice , even so they may cost a bit more i willing to pay!

Based on 31 reviews

After my first discouraging encounter with flatwound guitar strings that were made by another well-known manufacturer (they were as dull and uninspiring as soaking-wet ropes), I decided to give these a try. I have no idea how those Austrians are able to make them this great, but I know that I will never use anything else but these 12s! Not only do they sound amazing, but they also do not seem to need much (if any at all) stretching out before playing because they hold their tuning really well right from the start. Personally, I like them even better after two to three weeks of daily playing because then they seem to become a little bit more flexible and mellow. Finally, despite the packaging claiming that the ends are silk-wrapped, the wrapping is not actually made of real silk (according...

Based on 16 reviews

Hello. I've been a long time user of the D'addario Chromes strings, and absolutely love them. Being smooth, you can play for longer periods of times without tearing your fingers to shreds, which is a big point for me, because its never fun playing so much that you've wore through the callus. One thing I do have to note, is in my experience, when new, these strings really need to be stretched or they will go out of tune much faster. Thats really no big deal though, and all new strings should be stretched anyway. I've also noticed that they tend to last longer without breaking or just going dead than most other strings I've used in the past, another plus. These are good sounding, easy playing, long lasting strings and I highly recommend them. Cheers!

Based on 8 reviews

After a lot of experimentation with other strings, I turned to these Pyramid heavy gauge flat wounds and I am astounded at how good they sound. They take a week to stretch, then another month before they start to sing. After that they are good for at least two years before fading and still they sound good! Beautiful voice and incredible sustain with an even volume across all six strings, and respond well to drop tuning. Outstanding handmade strings that feel lovely to the touch, and I no longer use anything else.

Based on 16 reviews

I used d'Aaddario Chromes for years, but recently switched to TI JS113's. I prefer the feel and the slightly lower tension. I've used them on full-body jazz guitars and semi's. They will only suit people who like heavy flatwounds (my brother calls them 'unplayable railway lines') but if you're into that sound, I've not found better (although I've not tried GHS). Note I also use a heavy pick (2mm). I'm not sure they'd sound too good with a light or even a medium attack. They're a tad more expensive than d'Addario's, but well worth it imho. I've had one set on a semi for 10 months, and they're still pretty bright, with no intonation or tuning problems, so I'd give them high marks for longevity and cost-effectiveness. If you're a heavy string-bender or hammer & pull...

Based on 15 reviews

I have an old jazz archtop fitted with D'addario chromes - strings I haven't changed for years - and kept good with the occasional fast-fret application. I also have a now rare Yamaha AEX 500 jazz thinbody which plays beautifully but no matter what round wound strings I use, there's always that annoying string screech, especially when you're changing chord every half bar. The guitar construction is such that it doesn't suit heavier strings and so I decided to invest in the lightest gauge of D'addario chromes (010 on the first string) and see what improvement it gave. Voila! The screech is gone and the lighter strings don't overburden the guitar affecting set up and tuning. Also, the tonal balance is better and in the case of this particular guitar (a bridge piezo and a neck...

Based on 10 reviews

These strings are by far the most consistent flatwounds I have found. The strings deliver a really warm and balanced tone without the muddiness some flatwounds have. I use these on a 17" jazzbox and the do the job really well. The top strings are clear and pristine while the bottom strings deliver a full and round sound easy to play chords with. With some of the flatwounds i find the bass side a bit mushy when playing chords with your thumb but these strings seem to articulate pretty well. The quality of the flatwound if superb and I find these strings to fit my playing style really well.