D'Dario or Elixir?

DropD-MB · Post by **DropD-MB** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:52 pm

I use elixir and they are getting a bit pricey for me. Would anybody suggest D'dario as an alternative? Please give me some comparisons. Thanks

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 5:44 pm

its d'addario... and i dont like them.. elixirs are for me

DropD-MB · Post by **DropD-MB** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 7:20 pm

Not really interested in a spelling lesson but thanks for looking out

...Just wanted to know what strings are better.

Lying In My Grave · Post by **Lying In My Grave** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 7:51 pm

Elixers. reeeeally. Elixers. i went from Elixers to D'addarios, & i almost cried. maybe i did, i don't remember.

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:10 pm

heh. do a search for threads on this...there are tons.

i use nanoweb lights for my taylor 414.

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:32 pm

i use d'addario and they're fine. But i've never tried elixirs so i dont know what i'm missing out on. maybe i should try some elixirs? anyone have reason for why they're better? if you guys give good enough reason i might switch.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:39 pm

Reasons i love elixirs
1) They feel amazing (its like candy but for your fingers)
2) They sound amazing (insert homer simpson gargle)
3) (minute reason) They look a lot more classy then those bronze strings

Elixirs are like heroine to the addict.... if i got d'addarios id be depressed and i wouldnt enjoy playing as much... lol

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:41 pm

heh. yeah. if you can, try both of 'em out, and see which one you like.

i fell in love with the feel of my elixers, and they last forever (unless you do some crazy crap..but uh...yeah. hehe.)

also loved how they sounded on my Taylor. everything's personal preference, but i'm definitely stickin' with Elixers, and that's just my bag.

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 1:11 am

I think i'm gonna drop by guitar center and play a guitar that has elixirs on it and see how it feels. Hey! maybe i'll see what you guys are talking about!

cave_cricket · Post by **cave_cricket** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 10:14 am

it's all personal preference...currently i se nanoweb elixirs...but i have heard too many good things about D'Addario that I'm gonn try them next.

YOu ahve heard from the Elixir faithfuls but there are many on this board that are D'addario faithfuls....they will surface...

Peace,

DropD-MB · Post by **DropD-MB** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:08 am

I just put the "D'Ddarios on my guitar. I wish I would have payed three more dollars and got the elixirs. I got the coated D's and the difference is that Elixir is coated on the outside of the wound string. The D's are coated then the string is wound. I need to break them in before I can give a them a fair analysis.

paywad927 · Post by **paywad927** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:34 am

i use d'addarios and i think they sound just fine. i havent tried elixirs yet tho cuz none of the stores close by have them. but until i do try them im quite content with my d'addarios.

CPTino3001 · Post by **CPTino3001** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 4:00 pm

The overall tone of D'Addario strings are much better than the Elixirs on which the coating freys very easily cheapening the sound...

Elixirs are slick as hell which reduces string squeek, a factor which contributes to the lesser tone quality...You could just form some real calluses by playing D'Addarios and not need the coating...

D'Addarios are the strings to buy...

firedancer86 · Post by **firedancer86** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 4:24 pm

elixirs are the way to go IMO...

they last forever and keep GREAT tone...

the D'Addarios didn't sit right with me...

just my opinion

paywad927 · Post by **paywad927** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 6:12 pm

to each his own

try them both and use the ones you like