Re: Straight Up Strings by Siminoff - any thoughts or experiences
They are very good strings.
I tried the heavies, and didn't really care for them, but I tried the Mediums and love them.
They are similar to J74s, but the wind on the bass strings feels a tiny bit finer.
I don't know about the science stuff from the website, but they do sound more balanced across the courses.
They are clear and solid in tone, and feel really nice.
I am currently using them on my Northfield 5Bar and they are great on it.
The tone is balanced and thick.
The trebles are strong.
I could easily use J74s in a pinch, as they a great too.
I have also tried the Monels a couple of times, and love them, but they are of a very specific type of tone.
Try them out and see what you think.
Like all strings, what works best on one instrument, may not work best on another.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
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