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SIT strings
- Thread starter NigelD
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www.bassstringsonline.com has them both.
I've never used 5109's.
SIT makes great strings. Their nickels are some of the brightest I've tried and they sound great. SIT is a small company in Akron, OH and they do actually make their own strings right there. If they offered a .135, I'd use them more often.
I've never used 5109's.
SIT makes great strings. Their nickels are some of the brightest I've tried and they sound great. SIT is a small company in Akron, OH and they do actually make their own strings right there. If they offered a .135, I'd use them more often.
My thoughts exactly. SIT makes great strings; however, their B strings are really, really undertensioned (sometimes comically; the 0.120 that comes in the Silencers set is basically a Pool Noodle). If I only played a four string, however, I'd be all over their stuff.
- Sep 8, 2008
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- Endorsing Artist: S.I.T. Strings, Nordstrand Pickups, WB Gear,
I have been playing SITs for about 12 years now. I absolutely love their stainless strings and their nickels are great too. I get .135s from them on a regular basis....I would suggest that if you are looking for a gauge that isn't listed on their site to send them an email. Since their strings are wound right on the premises they are pretty open to doing a run of something they don't have in stock if you can wait a couple of days.
I might try that, but honestly...if they can make it why don't they list it? I'm tired of jumping through hoops to get the string gauges I want. I'm already boycotting GHS because they quit making .135's across the board! There are a few companies who have the gauges I want without having to beg for them so I'll probably just stick with them. Easy to get and readily available.
Okay, rant over!
SIT has a .135 .165 and .194 as part of the "Extended Bass Range" line. These are Stainless Steel and Exposed Core strings however.
These strings are available by request. They go down as low as .007p
These strings are available by request. They go down as low as .007p
I used many sets of SIT Powerwounds, and thought they were some of the nicest sounding nickel rounds being warm & bright with a more than fair amount of longevity, however - I didn't care for their Power Steels. They weren't very bright which is what I was after - D'Add Prosteels are much brighter.
+1. Great bright sound that lasts -- that new "zing" persists long after comparable strings go thumpy. Reasonably priced. Nice folks. Lots to love about these strings.
