DR Strings HI-DEF NEON™ - MULTI-COLOUR Coloured Electric Guitar Strings: Medium 10-46

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DR Strings HI-DEF NEON™ - MULTI-COLOUR Coloured Electric Guitar Strings: Medium 10-46

DR Strings HI-DEF NEON™ - MULTI-COLOUR Coloured Electric Guitar Strings: Medium 10-46

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In the early 1900s, an earthquake that destroyed their town made them move to New York where the family decided to continue their business of string making and they began to produce steel and nylon strings. Making playing easy is all about how the strings feel. Now, 'ease' of playing often comes down to the gauge of string - something which is entirely subjective - but we want to make sure that the strings feel smooth, and are without imperfections. If the strings are coated, we don't necessarily want to feel the coating - but if we can see and feel the result of the anti-corrosion technology? That's ideal. Speaking of corrosion, we'll test to see how long it takes for the strings to go dull, too.

Neon Multi-Color | Coated Electric | DR Strings

Color-coded strings as they are also called are not that common, and there are two reasons why they are being manufactured. First of all the colored ends make it easier for you to identify each string and change your strings. Of course, each manufacturer will argue that their way is the best. For instance, the brands that coat the wire first before winding say that this helps to maintain a more natural feel and Elixir say that their coating prevents the little ridges between the windings from getting clogged up.We've always found that they really pop with bright clarity and excellent solid midrange, and they work on pretty much every guitar style. Secondly, they feel great. Bending strings is a breeze, and they aren't overly noisy. Traditional sets can sometimes feature vastly different tensions between strings, causing players to compensate with altered techniques. New York string icon D'Addario set out to even the playing field with its Balanced Tension XL sets. The colors each company uses are different and even if we take a string from D’Addario with a red-colored end and swap it with a red-colored string from Rotosound, one will be a red- A note and the other one red – D note. Like many shepherds in that area at that time, the D’Addario family made strings for various musical instruments primarily from sheep and hog intestines.

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Above - Image Courtesy of D'Addario. For D'Addario's latest XS Acoustic string range they've taken the decision to coat the outer surface of the string after it's been wound which is a first for any of their coated string ranges. The color code system that string companies use is not universal and each brand has its own method of marking its strings. More so, the same company can use different color codings between different types of strings.So what does this mean for a guitar player? Well for starters it means our strings will last that much longer than normal. In fact, most manufacturers project that coated strings will last around 3 - 5 times longer than a standard uncoated string. Just like D’Addario, Fender is also known for producing electric guitar strings that have colored ball ends using color names that were previously used on their guitars. K3™ Coated applied to the wrap wire is extra hard to maintain string brightness while extending life. If you are a bass player and you’re thinking of getting a D’Addario set with colored ends then the color code, in this case, is quite similar to electric and acoustic guitars. But, it’s not only the abuse through playing that gets hurled at them. Other conditions also play a part in premature damage to our strings; humidity, atmospheric nasties, smoke, beer… you name it, they can all have a detrimental effect to some extent.

Guitar Strings Have Colored Ends? - Range of Sounds Which Guitar Strings Have Colored Ends? - Range of Sounds

Thinner strings are easier to play, as the tension is low - making them easy to bend and softer on the fingers. The downside is that they are more prone to snapping, as there is less resistance against the force you put against them. Whilst these strings last 3 - 5 times longer than normal, on average they usually work out around twice the price of a standard set of strings. Therefore, if you do opt for coated strings, over the course of say a year, you’ll no doubt be spending less on strings. If you’re a beginner, you’ll want to start off with a lighter gauge of electric guitar strings. The lighter the gauge of string, the less tension it produces - and that makes it much easier to play. We’d recommend a set of .009 to .042 gauge strings - as we feel that this is a great middle-ground to start on. You can go lighter, but the tone will be compromised - or you can go heavier, but playability will suffer.So, whether we’re talking about guitar strings with colored ends or not it’s best not to mix strings from different sets, and if one of your strings breaks it’s better to change the whole set or buy an individual string instead. Closing Thoughts While color coding is nothing new for those of you who play acoustic orchestral stringed instruments like violin, cello, and violas, it’s not as common when it comes to guitars and bass strings. At this point in my guitar career, I don’t feel like I need color-coded strings, but I can’t deny the fact that they can be extremely helpful for new guitarists that can avoid putting the wrong string in the wrong place. Which Guitar Strings Have Colored Ends? If you’ve ever strung your own guitar or watched your teacher do it for you then you’ve probably noticed that one end of the strings ends with a ball, the purpose of a ball end is to anchor the string to the bridge of the guitar. The K3 coating is the first coating that players report, "soundas good or better than uncoated strings."

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SIT is an all-American string company that prides itself on the fact that its strings Stay In Tune - get it? That's all down to their carefully considered construction that sees the strings manufactured in the US for top quality. Granted, adding a coating to strings does add an extra stage (or more) to the manufacturing process and as a result, coated strings do cost more than standard uncoated strings. However, if you look at the bigger picture, coated strings often work out more economical in the long term….These long-life strings from German company Optima are the only 24-carat gold strings in the world - don’t fear, they’re priced in the upper-medium end of the spectrum. This round wound set is used by May exclusively, with a custom light gauge. Colored guitar strings and strings with colored ball ends are two separate things, and while we’re going to focus on the latter I do want to take a moment to talk about colored/multicolored strings. Colored and Multicolored Strings Let’s be honest, whilst we love strings, changing them isn’t our favourite job in the world so for those players, coated strings are a really good option. Their extended life means you won’t need to change them quite so often. Coated strings such as Elixir’s promise to extend the life of your string, repelling the gunk and sweat that builds up when playing. While some players prefer the natural feel of an uncoated string, not to mention the lower price, string coatings have evolved to feel evermore natural. They will still feel a little bit different, but they will also stay brighter longer. The purpose of colored or multicolored strings, where each string is coated with one or different colors is to basically make your strings look cool. There are a few brands that do this and the most well-known company is the DR with their DR Neon Multi-Color strings.



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