Stringjoy Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings? Any thoughts?

[dagrev]

I'm liking some Round Core Boomers on a recent bass and ran across Stringjoy. They sound like a good string but there's not much on them. (At $30 I would like a little more info if possible.) I've searched and there are a few brief comments from a while back and was wondering if any others had them and could describe them a little? Possibly indicating what other strings they sound similar to might help as well.
Thanks!

 

[fretlessguy]

They hit me on Facebook with a lot of adds last year. They are out of Nashville I believe. I liked the idea of found cores. While I am happy with what I am using but may give them a try. The owner worked for another brand before he struck out on his own. I am sure there are some reviews on The net somewhere.

 

[dagrev]

They hit me on Facebook with a lot of adds last year. They are out of Nashville I believe. I liked the idea of found cores. While I am happy with what I am using but may give them a try. The owner worked for another brand before he struck out on his own. I am sure there are some reviews on The net somewhere.

Thanks. Yes, out of Nashville. Being such a small company, I couldn't find much on the bass strings. Mostly incidental comments, but will keep looking around.

 

[michael_t]

Stringjoy... They sound like a good string but there's not much on them.

Being such a small company, I couldn't find much on the bass strings.

Stringjoy...the final frontier... Sounds like a perfect opportunity for you to boldly go where not many have gone before, Capt'n.

 

[dagrev]

Stringjoy...the final frontier... Sounds like a perfect opportunity for you to boldly go where not many have gone before, Capt'n.

Ride boldly, ride!

Indeed. They do sound interesting and my obsession makes me wonder and want to know what they sound like. I've got to get off the interwebs...

 

[Geri O]

I tried them. Took them off after 10 minutes.

I’m not sure it was because they are bad strings. It’s probably more that in my old age, I just like what I like and I can’t see taking days to get used to another string. They felt and sounded quite different. Which is the point, right? Except that I didn’t find them to be an improvement.

In spite of this, I believe the Stringjoys are worth a try.

 

[dagrev]

I tried them. Took them off after 10 minutes.

I’m not sure it was because they are bad strings. It’s probably more that in my old age, I just like what I like and I can’t see taking days to get used to another string. They felt and sounded quite different. Which is the point, right? Except that I didn’t find them to be an improvement.

In spite of this, I believe the Stringjoys are worth a try.

Thanks for the reply. I bought a set, figuring that was the only way to satisfy my curiosity. Should be here Saturday. We'll see. Won't be the first string I bought and used a couple times and put in the drawer. I've got a brand new set of GHS progressives I ought to list for sale now.

 

[Dincrest]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm also curious about Stringjoy. I'm still on a quest for my ideal string.

Currently, my bass has DR Pure Blues on it (45-130) and they're great (I prefer round core to hex core), but I much prefer a 45-100 with a 125 B gauge. So, I want to try a set of Stringjoys and a set of Round Core Boomers, since those are round core nickel roundwounds that come in my preferred gauge.

I like the feel/stiffness of the Pure Blues and the one time I tried Sunbeams I found them way too spongy. I have regular "hex" Boomers on my 4-string and though I like them, I think I'd prefer the feel of Roundcore Boomers or Stringjoys more.

 

[dagrev]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm also curious about Stringjoy. I'm still on a quest for my ideal string.

Currently, my bass has DR Pure Blues on it (45-130) and they're great (I prefer round core to hex core), but I much prefer a 45-100 with a 125 B gauge. So, I want to try a set of Stringjoys and a set of Round Core Boomers, since those are round core nickel roundwounds that come in my preferred gauge. I like the tension on the Pure Blues and the one time I tried Sunbeams I found them way too spongy.

I used these on a Thunderbird today and they sounded really good. I tried them on a couple of bases that didn't sound like magic, so I took them off. On the TBird they sounded their best for what I seeking. Big thick tone with punch.

They are very well made it seems. They are on the stiff side. The 100-40 set I have feels more like a 105 set of most other strings. The customer service touch is as good if not better than any company around.

I would say the strings are typical round cores, having a full bottom and minimizing they zingy highs. GHS RCs seem to have a little bigger sound with possibly more focus on the low mids than the Joys. I think. Both tame the harsh highs really well.

 

[Dincrest]

Thanks for the insight.

Based on what you've said and what else I've gleaned on TalkBass, Stringjoys and Roundcore Boomers are on my "to try" string list since they both seem to tick off my checkbox criteria. But I won't know anything unless they're under my fingers.

Dincrest's string quest continues!

 

[woodyng2]

Their website mentions balanced tension sets, so that got my attention.
I’ve used Kalium balanced tension hybrid metal sets on several of my basses,and really love them.
Super smooth feeling roundwounds,roundcore,flexible,not stiff.
I’m wondering if the Stringjoys are at all similar.

 

[chadhargis]

Being a Nashville guy, I gave Stringjoy strings a go. I've long been a D'Addario NYXL fan and a Nickel XL before that. I've tried many strings, but the NYXL was the one to beat.

First thing I noticed in the "medium" set I got was that the G string was a 50, not the usual 45. I hate tiny little G strings (on basses anyway ) and the E is a 105...which I prefer over a 100 as most 5 string sets have. The next thing I noticed was they were lighter than the NYXL...I mean...they weigh less. Not a lot...it's not like it's going to make your T40 lighter if you switch to them. So now I'm getting concerned. Are these not going to sound good??

I string up the bass and notice the B string is tapered...which I like. Gives it a nice witness point at the saddle. I did a set up...relief, string height, pickup height, and intonation.

My first impression was VERY good. These sound like sweet broken in strings. Not "zingy" like most new strings sound like. They have a nice warm tone and I have to say...I like them. I'll see if any issues develop with them. I've only has them on for a day. But so far so good. Oh..and the B string is really good..even on my 34" scale PJ5. Sounds great!

They are a little more money than most strings, but they ship for free and because they make them just down the road I get them overnight when I order them since it's local delivery.

 

[4StringTheorist]

I put a set on my 5 string a bit over a week ago. Absolutely loving them. I assembled a custom set using their tension calculator: 35/50/65/90/110 for D-standard on my 35" scale fiver.

I'd repeat most of what @chadhargis said: Brand new they are bright but not excessively so. They have a great flexible feel, not as flexible as Dunlop Super Brights, but maybe a bit more than D'Addario XLs. Great sound. Great feel.

 

[ColonelZulu]

I like nickel wound. Usually, I use DR Sunbeams. I like them a lot.
But I gave in. I also wanted to try a lighter gauge. So I got 45-100.

Just now installed them and they sound nice out of the package.

I also put a set of 11s on my guitar. Sound very nice.

 

[dagrev]

I noticed that as well. Nothing harsh that needed to wear off. Good from the get go.

My only complaint is they are really stiff for those gauges. Just means lower action.

 

[Teacher]

Okay, okay...after reading this feedback - and after relentless ads on FB - maybe I'll give a set a try and see how I like them against my current favorites, Fodera nickel mediums.

 

[iiipopes]

Stringjoy...the final frontier... Sounds like a perfect opportunity for you to boldly go where not many have gone before, Capt'n.

Will they beam the strings back up if we don't like them?

 

[Teacher]

Well, I got them a week ago and have been playing them on a bass I know well. They sound and feel very similar to the Foderas of comparable gauge. I'm going to have to keep playing both until I find a winner, and it won't be easy!

 

[woodyng2]

My only complaint is they are really stiff for those gauges.

well,that piece of info just took them off my GAS list.

 

[dagrev]

well,that piece of info just took them off my GAS list.

Wait.... Go to the website and you can get a custom set at no extra charge. You can even see the lbs as you select each string! I know stiffness and tension are not the same, but they do have as much interplay as anything else. My next set will be a tad lighter to see what happens. I suspect it will work. Do check out their Custom set option.