From Sunbeams to Thomastik...

[supremo]

Well, I use DR Sunbeams and I'm very satisfied with them, but I'm thinking to change them with Thomastik Infeld Superalloy or Thomastik Power Bass.( I dunna yet...)
Will they change my sound completely or they are relative with Sunbeams?
Also, what's the difference between Superalloys and Power Bass strings?

[Rav]

I've used both strings and IMO the sunbeams have more mid range character and the tomastik superalloy's have more low range fundamental.

I have a jazz bass that i wouldn't use anything but sunbeams on. A friend of mine has a modulus that sounds utterly fantastic with the tomastik superalloy.

Sort of depends on what your after sound wise and if your bass works well with the strings.

-Rav

[ljazz]

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I find exactly the opposite when comparing the SA's to the SB's. In fact, I use the TI's on my L2k because the SB's are entirely too boomy and muddy on that bass. Don't get me wrong though..... I love the SB's, especially on a P or J.... (but hate the SA's on those because of a lack of low end, especially on the J).

I haven't tried the PB's, so I can't comment on them.

[BassBod]

I'd say the Superalloys are similar to Sunbeams...a touch more tension, and slightly less mids. However the Power bass set is a very different string - quite a stiff feel and a more aggressive "clanky" sound...spectacular but different.