Snake Oil Strings

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:07 am

JimiJames wrote:WTF, I'll just get both nickel and nickel plate versions...
Do they do individuals?

Pure nickel strings are alot harder to bend + being made of a harder metal then most guitar fretts they will put alot of where on your fretts real fast..

Roe · Post by **Roe** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:16 pm

Billy Batz wrote:Hopefully. Im perfectly happy with pyramids. Theres just so much hype over the snake oils. I first heard it probably 4-5 years ago on Univalve.net forums when I owned a BiValve. That thread about cleartone strings got me thinking about them again.

puramid make great pure nickel woung strings, but snake oil make great nickel/steel wound strings as well. these are great for playing heavier stuff on gibbys. they sound brighter than the pure nickel strings

I love pyramids though

Roe · Post by **Roe** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:17 pm

darrell wrote:
JimiJames wrote:WTF, I'll just get both nickel and nickel plate versions...
Do they do individuals?
Pure nickel strings are alot harder to bend + being made of a harder metal then most guitar fretts they will put alot of where on your fretts real fast..

yes, harder to bend. fells stiffer.
but the metal is softer. it results in less fret wear

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:40 pm

Well they just got here so not bad if theyre all that.

5150loveeddie · Post by **5150loveeddie** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:59 pm

Billy Batz wrote:Well they just got here so not bad if theyre all that.

Which one did you get? I just order some myseft!!

Let us know your verdict versus the Pyramids!!

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:53 am

I go tthe vintage. Only thing is I havent changed my strings in a long time and I dont have any pyramids laying around. I should order a couple but I dont think it would be a fair comparison since Ill probably like the SOS right off for being a new pure nickel set versus worn pyramids. But we'll see.

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:03 pm

You know what. FUCK these strings. I just got around to putting them on my strat tonight and I broke a high E string that fast. Fuck it and fuck them. I dont want to hear how they work for everyone else- fuck em. I know how to string a fucking guitar Ive been doing it for well over ten years and I rarely break a string ever but both times I tried these strings they broke horribly on me so it was a waste of money both times. Pyramids for me as usual. A bit more expensive but they sound awesome and get there fast and I dont think Ive ever broken a single Pyramid.

This thread is the last time Ill ever post about them since I have nothing good to say and I see Im in the minority as Im the only person Ive seen who seems to ever have anything bad with these strings. I guess its a bad matchup of karmas or something. So I wont go and turn anyone else away but right here and now Im pissed

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm

*takes deep breath* They do sound good tho. The 5 strings Im playing with. A touch harsh but Ive been playing with 2 month old pyramids so I expected that. Should break in decent.

Roe · Post by **Roe** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:01 am

pyramids are excellent for pure nickel. but snake oil is best for the brighter nickel/steel alloy (the rock set)

NY Chief · Post by **NY Chief** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:57 pm

Billy Batz wrote:You know what. FUCK these strings. I just got around to putting them on my strat tonight and I broke a high E string that fast. Fuck it and fuck them. I dont want to hear how they work for everyone else- fuck em. I know how to string a fucking guitar Ive been doing it for well over ten years and I rarely break a string ever but both times I tried these strings they broke horribly on me so it was a waste of money both times. Pyramids for me as usual. A bit more expensive but they sound awesome and get there fast and I dont think Ive ever broken a single Pyramid. This thread is the last time Ill ever post about them since I have nothing good to say and I see Im in the minority as Im the only person Ive seen who seems to ever have anything bad with these strings. I guess its a bad matchup of karmas or something. So I wont go and turn anyone else away but right here and now Im pissed

Damn, Danny. You're right again. I just tried a set of pyramids on my Epi Sheraton project (just installed a WCR Crossroads in the bridge). I swear I did not stretch them at all. Put them on and tuned to pitch and they were there! Howz that happen??????

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:51 pm

Geez I was pretty pissed when I broke taht string

Pyramids have been around a long time. I just heard people talk about them and tried em. Honestly, I put the SOB on my LP and I think Ill stick with pyramids. Pyramids always did sound broken in right out of the package and stay that way for a long time. I dont think they play any stiffer/harder either. I use 11s on LPs and they sound awesome.

Hey Chief hows the WCR? Im right about to pull the trigger on a set. Im trying to come to a decision. Crossroads, Bets, or darkburst. I like the High Orders but I want to try soemthing else. I dont know if Im getting the detail from the HOs I want.

NY Chief · Post by **NY Chief** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:41 am

Billy Batz wrote:Geez I was pretty pissed when I broke taht string

Pyramids have been around a long time. I just heard people talk about them and tried em. Honestly, I put the SOB on my LP and I think Ill stick with pyramids. Pyramids always did sound broken in right out of the package and stay that way for a long time. I dont think they play any stiffer/harder either. I use 11s on LPs and they sound awesome.

Hey Chief hows the WCR? Im right about to pull the trigger on a set. Im trying to come to a decision. Crossroads, Bets, or darkburst. I like the High Orders but I want to try soemthing else. I dont know if Im getting the detail from the HOs I want.

Haven't had much time on it yet, Dan. But out of the box I like it way betetr than the Pearly Gates I had in there. I have Fillmores in my LP Custom. I wasn't too knocked out by the fill's until I had some friends over to jam. One guy was using that Paul through a Victoria Double Deluxe and from across the room it sounded mighty fine!

shakti · Post by **shakti** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:37 pm

Pyramid Nickel Classics are the *best* strings I've tried, period. Including Snake Oils, which I like a lot. But those Pyramids in the orange packaging (got them from Toneman Don Butler) are *da bomb* for classic tones. Put them on, tug them lightly, string to pitch, and go. Instantly noticeable - these are *superb* strings. You can simply feel it right away.

They sound pretty good too..

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:25 pm

Those are the ones.

45auto · Post by **45auto** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:33 pm

$40 a set? i'll stick to my $4 ernie balls!