Members claypoolfan Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 Has anyone played with the Dean Markley, Randy Jackson Alchemy Strings? I guess they are fairly new but read a great review on them. Pricey at $80 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 $80!!! Are you {censored}ting me?!?!?!?! That's freaking insane!!! Is that for a 4 string set? I thought Elixir was expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claypoolfan Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 $80!!! Are you {censored}ting me?!?!?!?! That's freaking insane!!! Is that for a 4 string set? I thought Elixir was expensive.Thats what it say's the list price is in Bass Player. They have a stainless steel core a nickelplated underwrap and a gold overwrap. That price is for a 4 set but they make single 5th and 6th strings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 $80!!! Are you {censored}ting me?!?!?!?! That's freaking insane!!! Is that for a 4 string set? I thought Elixir was expensive... $40 at MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claypoolfan Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 $40 at MF. Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 16, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thats what it say's the list price is in Bass Player. They have a stainless steel core a nickelplated underwrap and a gold overwrap. That price is for a 4 set but they make single 5th and 6th strings too.For me it would depend on how long a set of strings last. My guess is that the overwrap will show its wear fairly quickly and cleaning them will have little effect, whereas a regular set of nickel round wounds can last a long time depending upon your tonal preferences. I paid $45 for a set of 4 strings once. I learned my lesson, but I don't particularly care for the overly bright tone found on a fresh set of nickels anyway. If you get them, though, post a review about their lasting quality. Inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y-o-y Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 I think I remember hasbeen writing up a review of them here when they first came out, or maybe a little before. IIRC, he was impressed. edit: here is the post by hasbeen: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=1541678&highlight=alchemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claypoolfan Posted August 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 For me it would depend on how long a set of strings last. My guess is that the overwrap will show its wear fairly quickly and cleaning them will have little effect, whereas a regular set of nickel round wounds can last a long time depending upon your tonal preferences. I paid $45 for a set of 4 strings once. I learned my lesson, but I don't particularly care for the overly bright tone found on a fresh set of nickels anyway. If you get them, though, post a review about their lasting quality. Inquiring minds want to know. That makes sense as gold can't be that durable. I'll let you know if I cop a set though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted August 16, 2007 Members Share Posted August 16, 2007 $40 at MF. About the same at String This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hasbeen Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 I think I remember hasbeen writing up a review of them here when they first came out, or maybe a little before. IIRC, he was impressed.edit: here is the post by hasbeen: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=1541678&highlight=alchemy yes....I really, really liked them a lot. Some might know that I'm a pretty die-hard DR player. I'd have no trouble though using these and I'm pretty "stuck in my ways" for what I want in a string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I like these strings a lot. They've been on my bass for maybe 3 months now and the gold is starting to come off. Problem is that I've gotten used to the look of my bass with the gold strings--and these Alchemies are expensive. My current set was given to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I wouldn't put money in that guy's pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hasbeen Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I wouldn't put money in that guy's pocket who's...Dean's or Randy's? Can you say why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I wonder how they compare to Optima (formerly Maxima) Gold strings. I like those, they're made in a wider range of gauges. I think they look great with gold hardware too. Pricey though, and hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 who's...Dean's or Randy's? Can you say why? Randy's and cos I think he's a prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I wonder how they compare to Optima (formerly Maxima) Gold strings. I like those, they're made in a wider range of gauges. I think they look great with gold hardware too. Pricey though, and hard to find. +1. I had Maximas on my ol' Carvin BB75. They were very good strings. Sure, they were pricey, but I had them on for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hasbeen Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 Randy's and cos I think he's a prick ah... I know him quite well and he's a heck of a nice guy....just for the record. MoFo on the bass too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hasbeen Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I wonder how they compare to Optima (formerly Maxima) Gold strings. I like those, they're made in a wider range of gauges. I think they look great with gold hardware too. Pricey though, and hard to find. ya know, Optimas are one set of strings I never got chance to try. On the Markley strings, the purple silk looks a little wierd with the gold. Also, the gold is much more yellow looking then the Maxima/Optima look. They are a great sounding and feeling string though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 ah...I know him quite well and he's a heck of a nice guy....just for the record. MoFo on the bass too! oh ok, I'm going by his televison persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 Where can I get a .125 -.130 Alchemy B string? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2007 On the Markley strings, the purple silk looks a little wierd with the gold. I tell Brother Mango that he could use them for a Minnesota Vikings themed bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 Interesting strings, definitely worth looking into, but marketing hype from Markley is a load. They make it sound like Alchemy strings were developed for bassist Randy Jackson when in fact Alchemy strings have already been available in a guitar version for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hasbeen Posted October 7, 2007 Members Share Posted October 7, 2007 I tell Brother Mango that he could use them for a Minnesota Vikings themed bass. that's exactly what it reminded me of when I saw them......twas also my high school colors 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2007 What do they say about great minds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted October 8, 2007 Members Share Posted October 8, 2007 I tell Brother Mango that he could use them for a Minnesota Vikings themed bass. Purple & gold strings on a green bass ... then it's all Mardi Gras all the time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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