Circle K Strings on My Roscoe WOW!

sha975 · #1 08-30-2010, 08:56 AM

Fellow Roscoe Heads,

I don't post much about products that I prefer in fact I've never done it before in my entire history on TB. I've recently done some research on a new approach to string called "balanced" strings and lots of people were giving them rave reviews so I took the plunge. OMG I've never in my 20 + years of playing have ever heard or felt strings like this before. These strings are right down amazing! And they had me playing 4 hours straight and the only reason I stopped then was due to a threat from the wife-

They are called "Hybrid" strings because they are neither SS nor Nickel but both therefore, they don't have that clanky sound of SS or the dull sound of nickel but both which makes the perfect blend. That coupled with the "balanced" approach meaning that there's even tension across the board makes for some good sounding great feeling strings. THE BEST I'VE EVER PLAYED! and I've played many. It's like I couldn't put my bass down it's like I had a new bass!

Guys you have to read up on these and try a set. They have gauges of all sizes and even go up to some ridiculous gauge sizes like .200 for the "B" string. These strings are the BOMB! And I'd be shocked to hear anything other. I heard that they last 3-4 weeks longer also but I have yet to determine that. Check it out and post what you think. www.circlekstrings.com

OOZMAN · #2 08-30-2010, 09:10 AM

Are you like, advertising coz I think that's against the rules dude

And if they're neither nickel or SS then what are they?

LilRay · #3 08-30-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sha975

Fellow Roscoe Heads,

I don't post much about products that I prefer in fact I've never done it before in my entire history on TB. I've recently done some research on a new approach to string called "balanced" strings and lots of people were giving them rave reviews so I took the plunge. OMG I've never in my 20 + years of playing have ever heard or felt strings like this before. These strings are right down amazing! And they had me playing 4 hours straight and the only reason I stopped then was due to a threat from the wife-

They are called "Hybrid" strings because they are neither SS nor Nickel but both therefore, they don't have that clanky sound of SS or the dull sound of nickel but both which makes the perfect blend. That coupled with the "balanced" approach meaning that there's even tension across the board makes for some good sounding great feeling strings. THE BEST I'VE EVER PLAYED! and I've played many. It's like I couldn't put my bass down it's like I had a new bass!

Guys you have to read up on these and try a set. They have gauges of all sizes and even go up to some ridiculous gauge sizes like .200 for the "B" string. These strings are the BOMB! And I'd be shocked to hear anything other. I heard that they last 3-4 weeks longer also but I have yet to determine that. Check it out and post what you think. www.circlekstrings.com

Deon,

I read through their website and they've got odd guage "sets". Which sets are you using? Did you buy 'em direct?

Got me curious man.

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Originally Posted by OOZMAN

Are you like, advertising coz I think that's against the rules dude

And if they're neither nickel or SS then what are they?

OOZMAN, You're a newbie, but that's not advertising. Deon doesn't sell the strings, nor did he imply he's affiliated with the company. That's called a "review", which TB is full of.

It'd be kinda boring here without " You guys oughtta try...."

God Bless, Ray

Darkstrike · #4 08-30-2010, 09:26 AM

They sound like interesting strings, the only thing is, the guy utterly spams the string section, in every thread, and gets away with it, any other builder rep, or dealer etc. would have had at least a slap on the wrists now, even seen a few temp banned for less.

James Hart · #5 08-30-2010, 09:31 AM

I don't own a Roscoe (yet

) but I did put a set of Circle K's on one of my other brand basses and had similar opinion... I instantly had to put some on my other bass that wears roundwounds. I'm a die hard stainless round guy and LOVE whatever the material these are made from... they have everything I dig about stainless and some of the stuff I'd been missing from nickels.

Advertising by the maker is against the rules, not player testimonials.

and I'm 99% sure they sell direct only.

James Hart · #6 08-30-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

They sound like interesting strings, the only thing is, the guy utterly spams the string section, in every thread, and gets away with it, any other builder rep, or dealer etc. would have had at least a slap on the wrists now, even seen a few temp banned for less.

answering direct questions IS allowed. If you think any posts are spam, report them... and if it is against the rules he will be dealt with.

LilRay · #7 08-30-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

They sound like interesting strings, the only thing is, the guy utterly spams the string section, in every thread, and gets away with it, any other builder rep, or dealer etc. would have had at least a slap on the wrists now, even seen a few temp banned for less.

Bill, I don't know anything about the Circle K guys. Circle K in my neck of the woods is a station for petrol.

I got to hang with Deon @ the Georgia GTG, and I know it takes a lot to impress him. (You should see his Roscoes

)

PM me whats up with the Circle K folks.

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Originally Posted by James Hart

I don't own a Roscoe (yet

) but I did put a set of Circle K's on one of my other brand basses and had similar opinion... I instantly had to put some on my other bass that wears roundwounds. I'm a die hard stainless round guy and LOVE whatever the material these are made from... they have everything I dig about stainless and some of the stuff I'd been missing from nickels.

Advertising by the maker is against the rules, not player testimonials.

and I'm 99% sure they sell direct only.

James, What guages do you use?

God Bless, Ray

Darkstrike · #8 08-30-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by James Hart

answering direct questions IS allowed.

Going into threads about other brands of strings and saying try his, however, is not.

sha975 · #9 08-30-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OOZMAN

Are you like, advertising coz I think that's against the rules dude

And if they're neither nickel or SS then what are they?

I'm not advertising and all the guys who know me on TB know I have nothing to do with Circle K and I don't work for them in anyway. I have my own business. I'm merely telling others about a great product no more or less than I would my Roscoe guitar that the strings are on. The strings aren't just 100% nickel or SS but a hybrid which means they are both 50% nickel and 50% SS.

sha975 · #10 08-30-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

They sound like interesting strings, the only thing is, the guy utterly spams the string section, in every thread, and gets away with it, any other builder rep, or dealer etc. would have had at least a slap on the wrists now, even seen a few temp banned for less.

I have nothing to do with spam or know nothing about what he does with other threads all I'm saying is its the best string I've ever played and believe me I'm not impressed easily

James Hart · #11 08-30-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LilRay

James, What guages do you use?

I use extremely light strings... my 7 tuned BEADGBE has .118 .088 .064 .046 .033 .022p .016p

and my fretless 6 tuned BEADGC has .124 .092 .068 .049 .035 .025

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Going into threads about other brands of strings and saying try his, however, is not.

Indeed! Report them when you see them.

Darkstrike · #12 08-30-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sha975

I have nothing to do with spam or know nothing about what he does with other threads all I'm saying is its the best string I've ever played and believe me I'm not impressed easily

I never said you did, dude, just saying what I've noticed in general.

I'm glad you like them, and posted the review for us.

Darkstrike · #13 08-30-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by James Hart

I use extremely light strings... my 7 tuned BEADGBE has .118 .088 .064 .046 .033 .022p .016p

Interesting, how's that 118 for a B, IIRC thats about the same as TI Jazz Rounds....

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Originally Posted by James Hart

Indeed! Report them when you see them.

I should do, in future.

JOME77 · #14 08-30-2010, 10:16 AM

Gard,
What's Keith's take on the "Balanced" string set concept?

It sounds like even lbs. of pressure on each string would work better with a single truss rod design & be a bit easier on the neck.

I may have to order a set just to see how the bass plays with equal tension of each string.
I wonder if the balanced string set would solve the uneven high "C" issues on 6 string basses?

James Hart · #15 08-30-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Interesting, how's that 118 for a B

I love it, but it's not for everyone. Fingerstyle takes a light controlled touch! Tone wise they are very full and focused... but more important to me is the higher strings are much sweeter and lyrical. If I was playing in a cover band or louder music I'd most likely get the .124 set... but who plays a 7 string for a rock cover band

My 5 string has the heaviest LaBella flats I could find for that stuff!

OOZMAN · #16 08-30-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sha975

The strings aren't just 100% nickel or SS but a hybrid which means they are both 50% nickel and 50% SS.

So a SS/nickel alloy you say... interesting.

It should be noted that I wasn't accusing you, just questioning you, as the post was postive and detailed to the point of oddness... I'll just take it you were impressed and recommend the strings

Darkstrike · #17 08-30-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by James Hart

I love it, but it's not for everyone. Fingerstyle takes a light controlled touch! Tone wise they are very full and focused... but more important to me is the higher strings are much sweeter and lyrical. If I was playing in a cover band or louder music I'd most likely get the .124 set... but who plays a 7 string for a rock cover band

My 5 string has the heaviest LaBella flats I could find for that stuff!

Sounds like it'd work great for more melodic work.

LilRay · #18 08-30-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OOZMAN

.... as the post was postive and detailed....

Nope, that's just Deon.

The guy radiates positivety and his mind is meticulously detailed.

There again, you should SEE his Roscoes.

God Bless, Ray

JOME77 · #19 08-30-2010, 05:04 PM

Well I guess you learn something every day. I had never even heard of balanced string sets until Deon called me the other day.

I suppose that it all makes sense from a design standpoint that you'd want even lbs. across the neck. Of course I can honestly say that I've never had a neck twist on me. With that in mind I've got to ask the question "does it really matter" from a neck stability stand point.

After a google on the subject it appears the main benefit/claim is based on creating a more even sounding and playing instrument.

Just when I thought that I had pretty much finished experimenting around with strings .....

Gard never answered my question or commented on the thread. Is silence actually a statement or is he actually working?!?

Darkstrike · #20 08-30-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

Well I guess you learn something every day. I had never even heard of balanced string sets until Deon called me the other day.

I suppose that it all makes sense from a design standpoint that you'd want even lbs. across the neck. Of course I can honestly say that I've never had a neck twist on me. With that in mind I've got to ask the question "does it really matter" from a neck stability stand point.

After a google on the subject it appears the main benefit/claim is based on creating a more even sounding and playing instrument.

Just when I thought that I had pretty much finished experimenting around with strings .....

Gard never answered my question or commented on the thread. Is silence actually a statement or is he actually working?!?

Honestly, I always thought they were a solution looking for a problem, but, I wouldn't be adverse to trying something new, and Deon certainly seems impressed.

IIRC TI's are designed to be more balanced than standard strings, so it might be that kinda vibe, I loved the Jazz Rounds I had one time.