RED Brand Copper Bronze Guitar Strings. A Review.
Dec 8, 2016 12:32:13 GMT
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on Dec 8, 2016 12:32:13 GMT
A new string from the USA. The blurb states; ... " With the highest copper content of any acoustic string - more than 80/20, more than phosphor bronze - RED strings provide articulation, a louder sound, greater projection and a warmer. richer tone from the moment you tune 'em up. There hasn't been a significant new material introduced for acoustic strings in 35 years...."
Ok. I've chosen the .012 -.53 set, i've put them on a Lowden 025, and am "comparing" them with my favoured strings, namely Newtone Heritage Series .012 - .051.
First thing, these strings are very copper in colour...didn't know whether to put them on my guitar or stick a 1/2 BSP tap on the end. If you don't like them, I suppose you could always weigh them in at your local scrapyard.
For those watching in Black and White...you'll have to take my word for it on the copper colour. The G string ball end is a striking shade of green, and nestles between the red of the D and the lilac of the B... I think the Wife has just found the new colour scheme for the front room.....
They have a slightly astringent/grainy feel to them, anyone who has worked with copper piping will understand what I mean. It's not unpleasant, and I quite like it. They are rather warm sounding, with a noticeable increase in volume ( the gauge differences in comparison to the Newtone's will certainly have a bearing here ). I'd describe the tone as muscular...really suits the Rosewood/Cedar. I suspect the Spruce toppers amongst us will find the articulation promised more pronounced. The strings feel stiff to me, I have very strong hands and don't usually comment on such matters, but they are.I'd also ask you to note that I'm still in transition between Les Paul's and solely acoustic playing; those with both disciplines under their belts will hopefully understand the different approaches..in a nutshell, I'm still trying to sound and bend like Kossoff on a Lowden!! So the stiffness may in fact be my problem, rather than an inherent feature of these strings. The thing that attracts me to Newtone Low Tension is not present with these strings.
So, what do I really think?
These are obviously a high quality string, beautifully wound and finished. They bring something to the party. They sound really good, making the battleship of my Lowden all that more forceful. They are loud, and have a warm tone. I'd use them again.
I paid £8 delivered from a UK ebay seller - which I consider money well spent.
Paul.
Ok. I've chosen the .012 -.53 set, i've put them on a Lowden 025, and am "comparing" them with my favoured strings, namely Newtone Heritage Series .012 - .051.
First thing, these strings are very copper in colour...didn't know whether to put them on my guitar or stick a 1/2 BSP tap on the end. If you don't like them, I suppose you could always weigh them in at your local scrapyard.
For those watching in Black and White...you'll have to take my word for it on the copper colour. The G string ball end is a striking shade of green, and nestles between the red of the D and the lilac of the B... I think the Wife has just found the new colour scheme for the front room.....
They have a slightly astringent/grainy feel to them, anyone who has worked with copper piping will understand what I mean. It's not unpleasant, and I quite like it. They are rather warm sounding, with a noticeable increase in volume ( the gauge differences in comparison to the Newtone's will certainly have a bearing here ). I'd describe the tone as muscular...really suits the Rosewood/Cedar. I suspect the Spruce toppers amongst us will find the articulation promised more pronounced. The strings feel stiff to me, I have very strong hands and don't usually comment on such matters, but they are.I'd also ask you to note that I'm still in transition between Les Paul's and solely acoustic playing; those with both disciplines under their belts will hopefully understand the different approaches..in a nutshell, I'm still trying to sound and bend like Kossoff on a Lowden!! So the stiffness may in fact be my problem, rather than an inherent feature of these strings. The thing that attracts me to Newtone Low Tension is not present with these strings.
So, what do I really think?
These are obviously a high quality string, beautifully wound and finished. They bring something to the party. They sound really good, making the battleship of my Lowden all that more forceful. They are loud, and have a warm tone. I'd use them again.
I paid £8 delivered from a UK ebay seller - which I consider money well spent.
Paul.
Jo whoever he is.
