Snake Oil Brand strings

RocksOff · June 1st, 2008, 11:30 PM

Just got a couple of sets of these to try... the rock formula 10-46's. All I can say is that i wish i hadn't. These strings are freaking incredible. The difference between the harmonic response and feel of the SOB strings and ANY string i've EVER tried is just amazing. Now i have to buy more and they can only be ordered. *sigh* Anyone else try these before?

rhinocaster · June 1st, 2008, 11:37 PM

I've been using Snake Oil strings for several months, but last night I used a set of Fender strings at the gig. They did the job just fine even though they didn't feel as good as the Snake Oils.

I LOVE high end stuff, but I just don't hear a significant difference between different good quality strings. The SOB strings feel great, but they're twice as much as GHS burnished (my all time favorite strings for feel and tone) and delivery goes through VERY iffy stages.

If Snake Oil strings were $6 per set and had a reliable delivery system I'd probably use them all the time.

teleon · June 1st, 2008, 11:38 PM

yup. I'm hooked on the nickels. They take 5 to 10 days to get to me from Florida. worth the wait.

BrianF · June 2nd, 2008, 12:48 AM

I've used them before as well...great strings

harry the filter · June 2nd, 2008, 01:36 PM

Rhino-- Totally agree with you on the GHS Burnished Nickels. I've been using them for 5 or 6 years.

Paul in Colorado · June 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

I had a custom set made up for my Rickenbacker 12 string. The best sounding strings ever on that guitar. I'll never use Pyramids again.

Georgeatt · October 25th, 2008, 02:19 PM

These are Fantastic strings, but the last 2 times I ordered some they took about a month to get. My current order has not arrived and I cant get a reply as to where they are.
Aside from order issues, the sound of my EJ Strat w/SOBs is greatly improved. I was amazed when I switched to another brand because I didnt feel like waiting for the SOBs. Maybe their are authorized dealers who would get them faster.

Zhurh · October 25th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Been using the Lt Jazz Vintage 12-54 for a couple years. I paypal them and never have waited more than 2 weeks, even have received them in 5 days clear out here in nowhere's alaska. I think it must be that nobody orders the 12-54's, Dean has them in stock. I order 5-10 set at a time, never run out; change them every 3 weeks. Dean has emailed me a time or two, offering to mix & match; pretty good guy actually. Talk nice to people and they usually treat you right, I figure.

I just luv SOB's. Everytime I try another brand, they come off the nx day and back with the snake oils. Maybe it's all in my head, but I believe everything about SOBs is better.

taterhead · October 25th, 2008, 03:00 PM

Tried a couple sets of the nickel back last year. Liked 'em. Been thinking about getting a few more soon. Rhubarb.

Georgeatt · October 25th, 2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zhurh

Been using the Lt Jazz Vintage 12-54 for a couple years. I paypal them and never have waited more than 2 weeks, even have received them in 5 days clear out here in nowhere's alaska. I think it must be that nobody orders the 12-54's, Dean has them in stock. I order 5-10 set at a time, never run out; change them every 3 weeks. Dean has emailed me a time or two, offering to mix & match; pretty good guy actually. Talk nice to people and they usually treat you right, I figure.

I guess I could add a little kind note in my paypal order, maybe pretty please or something

Georgeatt · November 9th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Day 39: still havent received SOBs. I did manage to get an email response stating that the 10s had a manufacturing fault because of unraveling.

Colt W. Knight · November 9th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Ill have to try some of these strings, but I got to say. I love my ernie ball power slinkys. Available everywhere, cheap, and last a long time.

RocksOff · November 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM

I gave up on Snakeoil and went with Dr Ducks. They sound cool! Anyone know who makes these? I mean who REALLY makes them.

Bob Mc · November 9th, 2008, 06:50 PM

My first two sets took 2-3 months to get. After the first month, I emailed (twice) and got a reply about material shortage. Another month no contact (two) emails later and he says he already shipped musta got lost.
They are currently in my parts drawer as emergency only use; I dare not get attached to them.

June 1st, 2008, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
RocksOff Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 170	Snake Oil Brand strings Just got a couple of sets of these to try... the rock formula 10-46's. All I can say is that i wish i hadn't. These strings are freaking incredible. The difference between the harmonic response and feel of the SOB strings and ANY string i've EVER tried is just amazing. Now i have to buy more and they can only be ordered. sigh Anyone else try these before? __________________ It's only rock 'n roll, but i like it...like it... yes, i do.

June 1st, 2008, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
rhinocaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 44 Posts: 1,353	I've been using Snake Oil strings for several months, but last night I used a set of Fender strings at the gig. They did the job just fine even though they didn't feel as good as the Snake Oils. I LOVE high end stuff, but I just don't hear a significant difference between different good quality strings. The SOB strings feel great, but they're twice as much as GHS burnished (my all time favorite strings for feel and tone) and delivery goes through VERY iffy stages. If Snake Oil strings were $6 per set and had a reliable delivery system I'd probably use them all the time. __________________ Just because I "Don't" get it doesn't mean I "Won't" get it!

June 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,319 3 Photos	I had a custom set made up for my Rickenbacker 12 string. The best sounding strings ever on that guitar. I'll never use Pyramids again. __________________ www.tuatha.net

October 25th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Georgeatt TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 101 Petersburg St., Oakford, Il. 62673 Posts: 68 4 Photos	Great Strings but... These are Fantastic strings, but the last 2 times I ordered some they took about a month to get. My current order has not arrived and I cant get a reply as to where they are. Aside from order issues, the sound of my EJ Strat w/SOBs is greatly improved. I was amazed when I switched to another brand because I didnt feel like waiting for the SOBs. Maybe their are authorized dealers who would get them faster.

November 9th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Georgeatt TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 101 Petersburg St., Oakford, Il. 62673 Posts: 68 4 Photos	Machine troubles I guess Day 39: still havent received SOBs. I did manage to get an email response stating that the 10s had a manufacturing fault because of unraveling.

June 1st, 2008, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
teleon Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nevada Age: 42 Posts: 432 16 Photos	yup. I'm hooked on the nickels. They take 5 to 10 days to get to me from Florida. worth the wait.

June 2nd, 2008, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
BrianF Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 2,154 7 Photos	I've used them before as well...great strings

June 2nd, 2008, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
harry the filter Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Age: 50 Posts: 179	Rhino-- Totally agree with you on the GHS Burnished Nickels. I've been using them for 5 or 6 years.

October 25th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zhurh Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle, Alaska (along the Yukon) Age: 54 Posts: 215	Been using the Lt Jazz Vintage 12-54 for a couple years. I paypal them and never have waited more than 2 weeks, even have received them in 5 days clear out here in nowhere's alaska. I think it must be that nobody orders the 12-54's, Dean has them in stock. I order 5-10 set at a time, never run out; change them every 3 weeks. Dean has emailed me a time or two, offering to mix & match; pretty good guy actually. Talk nice to people and they usually treat you right, I figure. I just luv SOB's. Everytime I try another brand, they come off the nx day and back with the snake oils. Maybe it's all in my head, but I believe everything about SOBs is better.

October 25th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
taterhead TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Payne, AL Age: 34 Posts: 34	Tried a couple sets of the nickel back last year. Liked 'em. Been thinking about getting a few more soon. Rhubarb.

November 9th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 2,019	Ill have to try some of these strings, but I got to say. I love my ernie ball power slinkys. Available everywhere, cheap, and last a long time.

November 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
RocksOff Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 170	I gave up on Snakeoil and went with Dr Ducks. They sound cool! Anyone know who makes these? I mean who REALLY makes them. __________________ It's only rock 'n roll, but i like it...like it... yes, i do.

November 9th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bob Mc Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mo'town NJ Posts: 1,615	My first two sets took 2-3 months to get. After the first month, I emailed (twice) and got a reply about material shortage. Another month no contact (two) emails later and he says he already shipped musta got lost. They are currently in my parts drawer as emergency only use; I dare not get attached to them. __________________ All of us contain Music & Truth, but most of us can't get it out. Mark Twain