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Stay In Tune SIT Strings
- Thread starter Funky-Wunky
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Ive tried power steels and rock brights. Both are good strings. Depending on what you're looking for they could be right for you. Something i remember from the rock brights is that they seemed like they has less output than other strings ive tried. The tone was nice though. I think its because of how they have a unique core construction. Power steels are more like normal steel strings and are comparable to labella RX or Dunlops. Both of which i slightly prefer just because the tone i got was more nuanced and interesting. All strings hit different and i always say to try them and see how they react to you. Its different for everyone.
Funny you should mention SIT strings. I've just received two sets of the Power Wound Nickels 40-100 with the exposed-core 125 to try on my Yamaha BB435.
One thing I can tell you about SIT is their customer service is nothing short of outstanding. Eddie Speedy there was kind enough to send me a couple of the PWN exposed-core 125's to try out for free. One of them has been on the 435 along with DR Nickel Lo-Riders, and I like it enough to order the PWN 40-100 set.
As it turns out, they're even more affordable than two of my favorite NPS rounds, ie DR NLR and GHS Bassics!
One thing I can tell you about SIT is their customer service is nothing short of outstanding. Eddie Speedy there was kind enough to send me a couple of the PWN exposed-core 125's to try out for free. One of them has been on the 435 along with DR Nickel Lo-Riders, and I like it enough to order the PWN 40-100 set.
As it turns out, they're even more affordable than two of my favorite NPS rounds, ie DR NLR and GHS Bassics!
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Being a native Ohioan (SIT is located in Akron) I’m familiar with them, though my experience is limited to the nickel Powerwound strings so I can’t comment on their other offerings.
That being said, the Powerwounds are a fine “middle of the road” bass string. Comparable to similar offerings from other companies. Good quality both in tone and construction. I’ve used them before and may use them again. Just depends on my mood.
That being said, the Powerwounds are a fine “middle of the road” bass string. Comparable to similar offerings from other companies. Good quality both in tone and construction. I’ve used them before and may use them again. Just depends on my mood.
I started using SIT strings around 2003 or so. I figured I would give them a shot. I specifically use Nickel Powerwounds on my Carvin LB70. I got a bad A string around 2005. I contacted SIT directly, told them what was up. They sent me a replacement...not just the A string, a whole set, with 2nd day shipping.
I still use those on that bass, but have switched to a different brand for my other basses as I had a problem getting the SIT 5 string sets to work; I couldn't get the B string to intonate on the 34" scale.
I did recently put a set on my SBMM Ray24CA, though and they work great there as well.
I still use those on that bass, but have switched to a different brand for my other basses as I had a problem getting the SIT 5 string sets to work; I couldn't get the B string to intonate on the 34" scale.
I did recently put a set on my SBMM Ray24CA, though and they work great there as well.
I've always liked exposed-core low B's on my Yamaha TRBX505 (34"), so I ordered the exposed-core PWN 125B to try on my BB435 (34"). Going from the Ken Smith Compressor taperwound 125B (thru-body) to SIT PWN exposed-core 125B (top-load), I didn't have to adjust the intonation whatsoever. No issues.
I was in a shop today and happened to notice SIT’s on the string rack. I remembered this thread and went ahead and picked up a set of Powerwounds.
Might throw them on my main bass once the current set of GHS Boomers wear out.
Might throw them on my main bass once the current set of GHS Boomers wear out.
SIT Nickel Silencers are my go to "round" string. They have a nice smooth-ish feel and sound like slightly worn in rounds. Can't recommend them highly enough.
The Silencers were the very first SIT product I tried earlier this year. Didn't work out as well as I had hoped, though. I've been too spoiled by the slick feel of GHS Pressurewounds to deal with the sticky feel of the Silencers, which felt more like a half-round/groundwound than a rollerwound. I guess I'm a little too OCD about that.
I sent SIT my feedback by email, expressing my disappointment. It was the way Eddie Speedy responded to my feedback that impressed me so much I wanted to give them another shot by ordering the Power Wound Nickels. I probably won't be able to try them till later this fall, but I'm hopeful...
I recently picked up a set of nickel Foundations 45-105 and put them on my Spector Euro. They sound and feel great! Not quite as crunchy in the mids as a Dunlop Super Bright but not as floppy feeling either. Good balanced string. @LowEndLobster is an SIT artist.
Hope this helps,
Brent
Hope this helps,
Brent
Fantastic strings, have been using then on and off since the 90's for bass, guitar, and acoustic. I have tried all the strings made for my Dingwalls (they require somewhat of a special string) and the SIT's are by far the best I've tried.
Another big plus is that they actually are a string manufacturer, they make their own strings.
Another big plus is that they actually are a string manufacturer, they make their own strings.
I ended up putting those Powerwounds I bought over the summer on a Squier CV J bass and they sound…fine. Not saying they’re a bad string, just maybe not the right string for that particular bass.
