I've been using the Colbalts since they came out. They have a nice rich sound compared to steel and provide much more output. Only thing is that they eat through the frets pretty fast... I tried the MSteel too, they were waaayyy too fucken bright for me and didnt like the feeling at all. I didnt expect such a gap between Cobalt and Paradigm strings, I'm gonna have to give 'em a shot
In your demo I noticed the biggest difference with the paradigm when played clean. They definitely sounded louder to my ears. Couldnt tell a difference with gain
the Paradigm set sounds gritty. Can't wait to try them out. The cobalt set sounded good too. Maybe i will try both sets. Do the Cobalt's really wear down fret wire like ppl say? Or is it just minor and not that noticeable?
x7stringinJSCx the Cobalts eat up traditional fret wire like crazy. A lot of players can't tell when their frets need crowning anyway, but the cobalts you can feel digging into the fret wire on the wound strings.
I’ve been using cobalts now for a year on all of my PRS guitars. I did notice some wear on the 3-SE model frets but on my 8-US core models I hardly see any difference.
Jason Itkin paradigms are £16.99 but should last you at least 3 times longer so the price is pretty inline with standard slinky in that respect. Hope that helps man !
traditional slinky is more warm , cobalt is moore loud and unique, m-steel is louder than cobalt with bright, paradigm is longlife strong more louder than traditional slinky and it kind a still little warm like the tradiotional slinky, how about you guys..
Hi Antoine - I hear what you are saying but they are made to last 3 times longer so 3 sets of normal Slinky are reflected in that price. Gotta say they do sound different, heavier bottom end etc..they are definitely worth a try I think.
According to strings it's just a matter of taste... you'll need to try them to adopt them. All the compliments that you can read are not truly realistic. I red a lot about D'addario NYXLs which are great strings too, but when I replaced them with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Stainless Steel strings there was a night and day difference in tone and playability. Those strings are just what I was looking for. They are tight with just enough clarity, they bend easily and they stay in tune even better than the NYXLs. As a set has to be replaced at least every month, I think there's no use buying expensive strings like Paradigm or Cobalt. Nowadays, even regular strings don't break that much as ten years ago!
So how do I cash in on the guarantee? I broke a b string the third day after it was strung On My Guitar and that was from normal playing
I've been using the Colbalts since they came out. They have a nice rich sound compared to steel and provide much more output. Only thing is that they eat through the frets pretty fast... I tried the MSteel too, they were waaayyy too fucken bright for me and didnt like the feeling at all. I didnt expect such a gap between Cobalt and Paradigm strings, I'm gonna have to give 'em a shot
Stainless steel frets needed for that
Paradigm is a lot more cleaner and not as “nasaly” which is why I like it
I love these strings I only use Paradigms for my electric, bass and acoustic 🤘🏻
One gig and mine are oxidizing already, not impressed so far :(
What ones did you think were best?
More highs on the paradigm?
In your demo I noticed the biggest difference with the paradigm when played clean. They definitely sounded louder to my ears. Couldnt tell a difference with gain
Cobalt sound nice! The paradigms seemed to feature darker tones or deeper bass
I use the RPS 9-42
PRS
£17 per set? jeez, that is a pretty hefty price tag for some strings. They better be divine for me to be paying that for strings :P
i prefer slinky for driven sounds. more defined.
Something about the paradigm strings sound a bit strang
they lack bottom
the Paradigm set sounds gritty. Can't wait to try them out. The cobalt set sounded good too. Maybe i will try both sets. Do the Cobalt's really wear down fret wire like ppl say? Or is it just minor and not that noticeable?
x7stringinJSCx the Cobalts eat up traditional fret wire like crazy. A lot of players can't tell when their frets need crowning anyway, but the cobalts you can feel digging into the fret wire on the wound strings.
The Paradigms sound a little more refined.
I’ve been using cobalts now for a year on all of my PRS guitars. I did notice some wear on the 3-SE model frets but on my 8-US core models I hardly see any difference.
Cobalt is harder than stainless steel. It eats traditional fret wire.
Now, out of curiosity, how much more do the Paradigm cost than the regular nickel set?
Jason Itkin paradigms are £16.99 but should last you at least 3 times longer so the price is pretty inline with standard slinky in that respect. Hope that helps man !
traditional slinky is more warm , cobalt is moore loud and unique, m-steel is louder than cobalt with bright, paradigm is longlife strong more louder than traditional slinky and it kind a still little warm like the tradiotional slinky, how about you guys..
Cobalts completely killed my fret wire...
Cobalts for metal. All. Day. Long.
So they suck??
I haven't tried them but in the UK they are well overpriced. Hiked to 3 times the price of Ernie ball Slinky's and that can't be justified
Hi Antoine - I hear what you are saying but they are made to last 3 times longer so 3 sets of normal Slinky are reflected in that price. Gotta say they do sound different, heavier bottom end etc..they are definitely worth a try I think.
According to strings it's just a matter of taste... you'll need to try them to adopt them. All the compliments that you can read are not truly realistic. I red a lot about D'addario NYXLs which are great strings too, but when I replaced them with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Stainless Steel strings there was a night and day difference in tone and playability. Those strings are just what I was looking for. They are tight with just enough clarity, they bend easily and they stay in tune even better than the NYXLs. As a set has to be replaced at least every month, I think there's no use buying expensive strings like Paradigm or Cobalt. Nowadays, even regular strings don't break that much as ten years ago!
Skunk man