MJC Ironworks strings

[Bassist30]

There is not to much talk about these bass strings. I know Rocco Prestia uses them. I have a P bass and to my ears it sounds good with DR Sunbeams. I saw them (MJC Ironworks) strings online and interested if anyone can make a comment.

 

[michael_t]

Here are a couple of old threads about them:

MJC Iron Works

MJC Ironworks strings?

 

[fauxtoe]

I purchased a set of the NPS Med Lt (.45-.125) for my 5 string Modulus FB5 on a whim alongside my normal go-to D'Addario XL's or NYXL's, and I have to say that MJC just might have won me over if they hold out for longevity. Modulus basses are super clean with their tone, but I've found that they are a little string sensitive and will show flaws immediately. I was pleasantly surprised with the tension, which is noticeably more than anything I've tried - and that is a huge plus. I also was unsure about the .125 B since I've had so-so luck with that gauge in other brands, but this has to be the cleanest sounding and tightest B I've used so far.

 

[BrentSimons]

There is not to much talk about these bass strings. I know Rocco Prestia uses them. I have a P bass and to my ears it sounds good with DR Sunbeams. I saw them (MJC Ironworks) strings online and interested if anyone can make a comment.

Hi there,
I wrote a short review and recorded a clip of a 40-100 stainless set in the string comparison thread. I have said set for sale in the classifieds.
The TalkBass String Comparison Sound Clip Thread!
Hope this helps,
Brent

 

[bottomzone]

I use them and they are very nice strings. They have great tone, are flexible and have very good longevity. I purchased 3 sets at an introductory price that was a lot less per set than they are now.

 

[getBAK]

This thread has been sitting for awhile - but thought I'd shed some light.
MJC = Michael J Connolly who was one of the main guys at Dean Markley long ago when they were still independent.
At one point Dean Markley had an issue with the paper wrappers on their strings which were not treated with anti-corrosion chemicals (by the paper-maker) leading the strings rusting in the packages. This cost DM millions in warranty returns, and (I believe) is the reason MJC strings are sold in a tin with a little sponge of "RN protects" on it. The RN protects is some sort of anti-corrosion chemical that outgasses and protects the strings while in the packaging

Welcome - MJC Ironworks

 

[John Phillips]

I use them and they are very nice strings. They have great tone, are flexible and have very good longevity. I purchased 3 sets at an introductory price that was a lot less per set than they are now.

I did the same thing. NPS on both a Modulus Q5 Fretless and an Ibanez BTB-7 LE. The are now my go strings and they last.

 

[cv115505]

Hey all, I work for the company and am trying to post in each thread. Feel free to PM me anytime with any questions.

 

[John Phillips]

There is not to much talk about these bass strings. I know Rocco Prestia uses them. I have a P bass and to my ears it sounds good with DR Sunbeams. I saw them (MJC Ironworks) strings online and interested if anyone can make a comment.

 

[John Phillips]

I have been using the NPS round wounds on a Modulus Quantum 5 fretless and an Ibanez BTB-LE seven string fretted for about two years now. They sound amazing and last forever. I highly recommend them.

 

[gwangi]

Do they sell different scale lengths? Is all they sell is long scale? There site doesn't mentioned short scale, med. scale, extra long scale and I'm assuming what they sell are long scale strings.