Fingerpicker wrote:They're compression wound strings, IIRC.
From the S.I.T. website: "The Silencer process of "Inverse String Winding" compresses the outermost part of the cover wrap while leaving the internal portion of the string intact. This design - exclusive to S.I.T. - produces a silky feel minimizing finger and fret noise, but explodes with a round wound sound!"
To me this sounds like marketing mumbo jumbo "Inverse String Winding" but if the strings are in the normal price range of others, I would give them a try to see how silky they feel, how much finger and fret noise (I happen to like finger noise) they minimize and finally if they truely explode with round wound sound. (Wanted to say nice alliteration on the round wound sound but it's not really alliteration, close but it escapes me as to what to call it. Does anybody out there remember what this is called? It will drive me crazy now.) Will look for them to give them a try...ya just never know.
I use the Silencer bass strings, and the description is dead on. There's almost no sound difference with their round wounds, but they're silky smooth. They're easier on your fingers, and quieter.
How are the acoustic ones, in terms of sound, compared to the stock EXPs? Brighter? More "alive." Because that's what I'm looking for, and I'd love if the Silencers will do that.
Also, hi! I'm new. Just got a Studio C25/SM and it's fantastic.
. I'm fairly new to this acoustic guitar thing.
