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From Sunbeams to Thomastik...

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by supremo, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. Aug 2, 2009 #1
    supremo

    supremo

    Oct 20, 2008
    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?
     
  2. Aug 2, 2009 #2
    Rav

    Rav

    Dec 29, 2004
    Aurora, IL
    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
     
  3. Aug 2, 2009 #3
    ljazz

    ljazz

    Dec 10, 2002
    Cookeville, TN
    ???????

    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.
     
  4. Aug 2, 2009 #4
    BassBod

    BassBod

    Aug 18, 2006
    Bristol, UK
    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.