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Oli

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SIT Strings (impressed!)
« on: July 27, 2009, 04:46:52 PM »
A while ago, I ordered about £40 of strings from Thomann- same gauges, but different brands, and different price brackets. One of the more pricey packs, were a set of SIT Power Wound 9-46s. Having snapped a string on my Charvel, I decided to put these SIT strings on to see what they were like. Within a few minutes of stringing up, the strings stopped stretching, and even with trem usage, they held tuning very well. After playing for about 20mins, i left the guitar alone, and this morning it's still in perfect tuning. This is the least hassle i've ever had with strings and a trem, and i'll certainly be ordering more- I don't change strings that often, so I can't really offer a tonal comparison, but they don't sound bad at all- harmonics jump off, and are wonderfully clear.

If you have a trem on your guitar, i'd really recommend using these strings, they save such a headache :) No wonder they're called Stay In Tune strings, they actually work!
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 04:49:29 PM »
They are good strings. They come factory stock on Edwards - that's how I learned about them and when I bought my first sets. Unspectacular but a nice feel and balanced tone.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 04:51:39 PM »
oh, they come factory stock on edwards, do they? I've tried them, then. I thought they were alright, but i'd probably go with something else for tonal reasons.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 05:35:47 PM »
Wonder if I can get custom guages from them

I believe its what karl sanders from nile uses.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 05:44:26 PM »
Email sent. We shall see.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 07:55:30 PM »
How much were they? To save me going all the way to Thomann and hunting them down.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »
Never tried SIT strings, but then again I don't have any tuning problems.

I tend to use Pyramid 11-gauge strings at the minute as I get a good deal on them from Thomann (and they sound good too).
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 10:13:37 PM »
Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL on July 27, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
Never tried SIT strings, but then again I don't have any tuning problems.

I tend to use Pyramid 11-gauge strings at the minute as I get a good deal on them from Thomann (and they sound good too).

I was impressed with the Pyramid strings that I got from there (i think 9s and 10s)... Vintage and Rare have started selling them, and pushing them as a 'boutique' brand... and at about £6 a pack too!
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 10:13:58 PM »
mm, maybe i should try a set on my strat
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 11:15:10 PM »
Quote from: MDV on July 27, 2009, 05:35:47 PM
Wonder if I can get custom guages from them

I believe its what karl sanders from nile uses.

the kfc dude?
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009, 04:23:03 AM »
Quote from: dave_mc on July 27, 2009, 11:15:10 PM
Quote from: MDV on July 27, 2009, 05:35:47 PM
Wonder if I can get custom guages from them

I believe its what karl sanders from nile uses.

the kfc dude?

 :lol: :lol:

I've tried S.I.T a few times. They're pretty cool but wear really fast iirc.
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Re: SIT Strings (impressed!)
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009, 02:41:08 PM »
i don't think i've changed my strings in like.............3months maybe  :?

probably explained why the whole thing went a half step out of tune yesterday when i used the trem like...twice, haha  :shock:
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