Thomastik Powerbass VS. Circle K strings???

[korybaugus]

Has anyone done a direct comparison of the these string?

I would love to hear your impressions....

[KingRazor]

Dunno about the Thomastiks but I love my Circle Ks. Best strings I've used yet.

[One Bad Monkey]

Can't help with the Thomastiks, but can easily do an A/B comparison between CKs and GHS Super Steel Contact Cores.

[mrcandyman]

I was actually going to post this same thread. I hear great things about both. I think I'll probably go Circle K for the balanced strings and because they are half the price.

[4Mal]

uh, Power Bass are truly spectacular and last seemingly forever... TI strings are seriously way better than most. Haven't tried the circle K as pretty much, I feel that a HUGE portion of my sound comes from my string selection. So I don't skimp on strings ... except for D'Addario Chromes - I run those on a pair of PJ's I take to 'surf'a'billy gig's. For some reason, those strings just do it for me in that setting. That they are relatively inexpensive doesn't bug me a bit!

Other than that, it's LaBella Tapes, TI Jazz Flats or Power bass with the occaisional set of TI Super Alloy's for good measure.

Try the TI's, you wont regret it.

[korybaugus]

Thanks for the replies.

Just to clarify, I've been using the PowerBass strings on my Lakland PJ for over 4 years and REALLY love the mid-range quality they have. I would like to find something with a similar tone, but with a little more deep-bass. I also wouldn't mind finding a less expensive alternative.

[korybaugus]

bumperage.,.

[azfryguy]

I used to own power bass string but eh I have had very odd luck with TI either way i would rate those string 9/10

[Johnny Alien]

Originally Posted by korybaugus

Thanks for the replies.

Just to clarify, I've been using the PowerBass strings on my Lakland PJ for over 4 years and REALLY love the mid-range quality they have. I would like to find something with a similar tone, but with a little more deep-bass. I also wouldn't mind finding a less expensive alternative.

Try the Superalloy then. More pronounced lows then the Powerbass and at least half the cost. Past that perhaps some DR strings but I am not familiar with all that they have to offer. Try the Superalloy though I bet you would like them. If interested shoot me a PM I help Talkbass guys out!

[korybaugus]

Bump.......

[chucko58]

I have used both, though I haven't used the T-Is recently. They're both excellent string sets. (And they should be for the price.)

I prefer the Circle K "balanced" gauging. That's really all it comes down to for me.

[willsellout]

Feel is about the same between the two. The Circle K's are noticeably brighter. I loved the feel and I could see myself using the Circle K's for certain things, but I prefer Ti's.

[eeyorebass]

Originally Posted by korybaugus

Thanks for the replies.

Just to clarify, I've been using the PowerBass strings on my Lakland PJ for over 4 years and REALLY love the mid-range quality they have. I would like to find something with a similar tone, but with a little more deep-bass. I also wouldn't mind finding a less expensive alternative.

I'm in the same situation as the OP. Anyone have any direct comparisons? I've tried Super Alloys, and they didn't work for me.

Thanks.

[eeyorebass]

One more bump for the cause.

Can no one give a direct comparison between these two? (preferably on a passive Jazz.)

Thanks.