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SIT Fusion Wound SS

Pyrrho Epoche

Pyrrho Epoche

Nov 12, 2011
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Previously known as RB(rock brights). I just received 3 sets of these. I cannot comment yet, but if they are similar to Powersteels, (just fused at the core, most likely to stop clank and overstretching) I should be happy with them. Supposedly, they are a little boomier in the lows. I have read a few reviews on the nickels, but I have never read a single review on the SS's, so stand by!

Fwiw: I use 50-110's.

If anybody has any experience with them, comments welcome.

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Same strings, just different new name.
 
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I've tried the Fusion Wound Stainless 40-120 on my Yamaha BB435 earlier this year. They sounded ok, but seemed to be very "polite" in their tonal character. Nothing special. I do have the Power Steels 40-120 to try on that same bass in the next few months when the DR SS Lo-Riders on it are ready to be replaced.

I've also tried the Power Wound Nickels on my Yamaha TRBX505 and liked them a lot.
 
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michael_t said:
I've tried the Fusion Wound Stainless 40-120 on my Yamaha BB435 earlier this year. They sounded ok, but seemed to be very "polite" in their tonal character. Nothing special. I do have the Power Steels 40-120 to try on that same bass in the next few months when the DR SS Lo-Riders on it are ready to be replaced.

I've also tried the Power Wound Nickels on my Yamaha TRBX505 and liked them a lot.
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Interesting, I guess perception is half the battle here. I doubt they will sound very polite on my Stingray Special, Bongo or P's---from what I read, they are just a Powersteel, but fused wraps/core, with a bit more bottom end. The Powersteels are all BUT polite on my Ernie Balls---very snappy, little clank and boomy and bright.

It might be a while until I actually unpackage the Fusions, because there is really no need to take off the Roto 66, Magma's or Powersteels yet.
 
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Pyrrho Epoche said:
Interesting, I guess perception is half the battle here. I doubt they will sound very polite on my Stingray Special, Bongo or P's---from what I read, they are just a Powersteel, but fused wraps/core, with a bit more bottom end. The Powersteels are all BUT polite on my Ernie Balls---very snappy, little clank and boomy and bright.
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I might have had the wrong expectations about the FWS. Based on their former name "Rock Brights", I was expecting something "punchy and aggressive", which they were not, at least to my ears.

I'm not totally convinced at this point this "phosphor bronze fused to the core wire" actually does anything to justify the extra cost over the Power Steels.
 
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michael_t said:
I've tried the Fusion Wound Stainless 40-120 on my Yamaha BB435 earlier this year. They sounded ok, but seemed to be very "polite" in their tonal character. Nothing special. I do have the Power Steels 40-120 to try on that same bass in the next few months when the DR SS Lo-Riders on it are ready to be replaced.

I've also tried the Power Wound Nickels on my Yamaha TRBX505 and liked them a lot.
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I got the power steels on my new Kiesel in your gauge and I’m liking the way the feel under the fingers

I had the fusion / rock bright stainless on my atelier z 70s style jazz bass
The lows felt more prominent for sure but there was a unique tonal character for the high mids and highs that wasn’t super edgy like a lot of stainless strings
Not to say rock bright/ fusion is mild but just different and unique

All though I asociated fusion wounds being similar to daddarios flex steels due to the core but
My tech seemed to really like the power steels and said it reminded Him of flex steels due to the overall feel and texture of strings and similar tonality
 
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michael_t said:
I might have had the wrong expectations about the FWS. Based on their former name "Rock Brights", I was expecting something "punchy and aggressive", which they were not, at least to my ears.

I'm not totally convinced at this point this "phosphor bronze fused to the core wire" actually does anything to justify the extra cost over the Power Steels.
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Flex steels used to offer a similar core material and
They also reminded me of peaveys Thermalwound cirrus bass strings in a way
They had a certain ping to them
 
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michael_t said:
I might have had the wrong expectations about the FWS...
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Speaking of wrong expectations on my part, I should also mention I had the GHS Super Steels on the BB435 prior to trying the FWS. I liked the Super Steels a lot on this bass for their strong midrange character that sat very well in the mix. And that's probably why the FWS sounded "polite" to my ears in comparison.
 
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Pyrrho Epoche said:
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Just installed them on my American Pro II Precision. 50-110. The tension is there, balanced, punchy, boomy and slightly bright---normal output level. I dunno, sound/feel like Powersteels. They tuned up effortlessly, with no brashness or unbalance. Very usable strings. Time for a beer.
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Ageeed when I had nickels also on my atelier Z and peavey GV
As well as a b quad 5 grind hybrid
Here’s a link ..https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15RNrjaKdp/?

I had the same gauge too
 
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Pyrrho Epoche said:
Interesting, I guess perception is half the battle here. I doubt they will sound very polite on my Stingray Special, Bongo or P's---from what I read, they are just a Powersteel, but fused wraps/core, with a bit more bottom end. The Powersteels are all BUT polite on my Ernie Balls---very snappy, little clank and boomy and bright.

It might be a while until I actually unpackage the Fusions, because there is really no need to take off the Roto 66, Magma's or Powersteels yet.
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Huge Powersteels guy here. They are the goto for many of my Tbirds, regardless of which pickups are on a particular bass. I have heard anecdotally that there really isn’t a perceptible difference between the fusions and the regulars. I’ll be interested to hear your impressions. But it’s always tough to hear a real difference unless you can AB both with the same pickups, basses, etc.
 
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