Anybody Tried Circle K Strings?

[bassplayer7770]

Has anybody tried these strings? I'm really curious how they feel and sound compared to some of your preferred brands. I'm also curious how long they last. I'm currently enjoying DR Nickel-Plated Lo Riders.

http://circlekstrings.com/store/index.html

Some interesting info:

Circle K Strings was launched Spring of 2009 by Skip Fantry, Christopher Cardone and David Brummett.

Circle K Strings are a nickel/steel hybrid that are fully harmonically present. Not quite as bright as steels and not as 'scooped' as nickels, with a tonality that shifts less and lasts longer.

Our strings are more flexible than most. We use a hex core for wind stability, but have designed them to vibrate more freely.

http://circlekstrings.com/store/Gauges_And_Tension.html

[aproud1]

I'll let you know... I usually prefer DR Nickel Lo-Riders on my 5 string and just ordered a set of Circle K's.

[KPAX]

Circle K is selling bass strings?
Cool! I can walk to the corner and buy them with my smokes.

[James Hart]

I've got a thread on these... I'm still waiting for high strings for a standard tuned 7. Currently they don't go that high.

[greenboy]

Yeah, there's already a couple threads on them I think, and they get mentioned here and there. I loves 'em!

[Solarmist]

Circle K strings...

I'm seriously thinking about a 5 string set (45 / 65 / 80 / 105 / 135), but am a little concerned about craming a 135 into a 130 slot.

[aproud1]

Originally Posted by Solarmist

Circle K strings...

I'm seriously thinking about a 5 string set (45 / 65 / 80 / 105 / 135), but am a little concerned about cramming a 135 into a 130 slot.

I ordered the 40-60-80-100-135 set. I like cramming. Don't think it will be that big an issue. Think I had a 132 in there at some point.

Happy about the set because I like light strings except on the B. I want a big fattie on the B.

Anyone know what kind of wait I have for my order to ship? Used to the just strings 3 - 4 days from order to receipt.

[One Bad Monkey]

I used a set for my last theatre run (2 weeks of playing the Who's Tommy). Wrote a lot about them on my blog found here. Overall, I liked them; a lot more definition and clarity than other strings, while still retaining a good low end.

[greenboy]

I always get black stains on my fingers from nickel plate. But there remains plenty on the strings I notice, when I finally give them a good cleaning... I've really had my K's on for a long time now - since before they were ever available for sale. But then, my basses are bright and my rig has hella tweeter so string that are really broken in are fine by me as long as the string "livelieness" is still there. And it is: still good harmonic balance and attack and sustain.

I'm sure I'd notice the difference if I put a new set on, however ; }

[One Bad Monkey]

Originally Posted by greenboy

I always get black stains on my fingers from nickel plate. But there remains plenty on the strings I notice, when I finally give them a good cleaning...

I was told from Dave (one of the three owners) that my black fingers were probably a result from some plating failing over anything else. I have never had issues with nickel strings giving me any finger residue.

[LarryO]

I had the same reaction as KPAX.......I thought about trying the circle K strings but I'm waiting for 7-11 to release theirs

[aproud1]

Got the strings. Very good strings nice even sound not too tight but not floppy. A little expensive for me but overall very nice. I think if they were priced the same as DR nickel lo riders I'd buy them again.

[JoeVictim]

Down til today Tuesday or next week 07/26?

[knuckle_head]

It better NOT be a week . . .