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Strings with Silk at the Ball End

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by sfuentes, Jun 29, 2018.

  1. Jun 29, 2018 #1
    sfuentes

    sfuentes

    Nov 9, 2011
    CA, USA
    I remember Rotosound and GHS used to produce strings with silk at the ball end. After purchasing two new sets two weeks ago, it seems they are no longer doing this.
    Do you know of any manufacturer that makes roundwound strings like the one pictured? 41FnVqUkjPL._SL1000_.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2018 #2
    michael_t

    michael_t

    Feb 11, 2013
    49.8951 N, 97.1384 W
    GHS Boomers used to have red silk at both ends. The current ones only have silk at the tuner end. In fact, most GHS strings still do have silk at the tuner end, but not at the ball end.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2018 #3
    soulman969

    soulman969 Inactive

    Oct 6, 2011
    Englewood, Colorado
    A good person to ask would be Jason who owns bassstringsonline. His forum name here is SLaPiNFuNK.
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2018 #4
    michael_t

    michael_t

    Feb 11, 2013
    49.8951 N, 97.1384 W
    You can page him by tagging his name like this: @SLaPiNFuNK
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2018 #5
    SLaPiNFuNK

    SLaPiNFuNK Inactive Commercial User

    Jul 28, 2006
    LA California
    The Brains: FretNation.com
    Lots are getting rid of manufacturing steps to cut costs... Changing packaging as well.

    Ken Smith still have silk at both ends.
     
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  6. Jun 29, 2018 #6
    sfuentes

    sfuentes

    Nov 9, 2011
    CA, USA
    Thank you for the input, everyone.
    It makes sense that manufacturers would be cutting costs by going this route.
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2018 #7
    michael_t

    michael_t

    Feb 11, 2013
    49.8951 N, 97.1384 W
    Cost-cutting is one reason.
    Also, when there is silk at the ball end, the added thickness could cause installation issues with certain bridge designs, while the actual benefit is negligible.
     
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