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Circle K strings...

#763
hyp.spec said:
I'm looking at the .112 .082 .061 .045 .031 set for DGCFBb tuning... I'm assuming the .112 for D would be pretty similar to a standard tuned .105 E?
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A .105 E-string on a 34" scale is about 40.3 lbs of tension. A .112 D is 38.17 lbs of tension and a .118 D is 42.19 lbs. .112 it's a little lighter, but not much. I find that Circle K's are very flexible and so, to feel more or less the same as your current strings, I err on the side of more tension.
 
#766
Well, with the new gauges I've decided that the .106 balanced 4-string set will be the perfect set for me. Around 43 lbs of tension. I like my strings to be flexible, but they shouldn't have too much "give".

It's been about 6 months since I bought my last set of circle ks for my main bass. That's normally how long a set of strings lasts for me. However, with the circle ks, I could probably go a few years without needing to change. The strings sound just like they did 3 or 4 months ago. Not even close to "dead" yet. I'm only changing them because I want a heavier gauge.
 
#768
I've had my circle ks on my P bass for the last 6 months or so and they've really started to give me a very nice "woody" tone, but without losing any clarity. They don't sound "dead" at all, they've just lost all of the "extra" sound that comes from fresh steel or nickel strings. Well, the G still has some of that left, but it's only a matter of time.

I love these strings!
 
#769
I just had to chime in on these strings again, I am still currently using the balanced 136 and 142 5 string sets and am amazed on a daily basis. I picked up one of my older bass's that I haven't played in a while ( it has DR hi beams on it) and to me at this point it was almost unplayable.I mean in other words I am so used to the silky smooth feeling and lower tension of the circle k strings that I will not ever go back to regular strings again.I just have to get my hands on quite a few sets in the near future. I just signed with a band that is under the universal interscope label and a tour is going to be quickly coming my way. These strings on my modified brubaker brute 5 is pure heaven . P.S. you don't need a 35" scale bass for piano like clarity on the B string just these strings!!!!!!
 
#770
johnnybass01 said:
I picked up one of my older bass's that I haven't played in a while ( it has DR hi beams on it) and to me at this point it was almost unplayable....

...P.S. you don't need a 35" scale bass for piano like clarity on the B string just these strings!!!!!!
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+1 on all counts. I recently had a high end bass that came with a new set of very well respected, name brand strings.

Let's just say there is a lot to this whole 'balanced set' concept, IMHO.
 
#771
The balanced set thing is great and all. The strings feel nice and even under your fingers.


More importantly, these strings sound great. My G&L L-2000 loves these strings. Here's proof: the bridge pickup soloed in series has become one of my favorite settings. I normally HATE the bridge pickup soloed.

These strings remind me of Jonas Hellborg DRs, except with more meat and a tension I can deal with.

Regular folks looking to try some new strings should pick up the 106 balanced set. They're cheap. You'll like them. Trust me.
 
#773
I have had a set of Circle K's on my G&L L-1000 for a while. I wanted to see how I would like my "old" brand again in search for "my tone". I put on a brand new set of my old brand (rotos 66BS) and they lasted about 5 minutes. I couldn't believe how dull the sounded as well as the playability factor. I now have Circle K's on both my basses. Now a note to myself. DO NOT change strings, amp, & cabs at the same time. It will take a while to find your tone again.
 
#776
Snagged a balanced .142 set from the classified here, and put them on my Yamaha BB425. Had a gig this past Saturday night, and I got to see what these will do. The thing that sticks out to me is the tension and tone of the B string... it's not floppy like with other sets, and speaks almost as well as the other strings, which is something I've been having an issue with on this bass. Aside from breaking the nut when I was installing the B string (user error- forgot to file the nut first...everything is good now) I am extremely pleased and plan on swapping the strings on my other basses as soon as I can.
 

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