The59Sound Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm a big fan of SIT strings but can't seem to find them anywhere in the UK! I like the Rock Brights and the Powerwounds but no where ever has them in stock. Bass Direct has the Powerwounds but only in the super light gauge. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I did try these for a short while and IIRC I could only get them from either Amazon or Thomann (who obviously aren’t in the UK). Bass Direct advertised them but they never had them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I've used SIT strings, nice kind of gritty feel. Amazon or eBay probably the best bet. I think Mark at Bass Direct had some cheap sets at the London show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm a fan too. Doesn't ACG fit them as standard? Maybe Alan can supply them or recommend somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm pretty sure I bought my last set of SITs from Alan at ACG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Alan fits custom Newtone strings to all his basses now, but used to use SITs IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I've used a set of SIT Silencers in the past - awesome strings, but they're quite difficult to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 They used to be standard on ACG's and you could buy direct from Alan but as mentioned above he is using Newtone now. The Great British Bass Lounge used to stock them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 19 hours ago, BassBunny said: They used to be standard on ACG's and you could buy direct from Alan but as mentioned above he is using Newtone now. The Great British Bass Lounge used to stock them And still do - thanks for the tip off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vincent Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hello everyone, This is Mike from Sit Strings. I just wanted to personally thank you all for your interest in our strings. The best way to get our strings in the United Kingdom would be through Amazon.com or by ordering directly from our website: sitstrings.com. Thanks! -Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Mike How about we try and find someone who could just distribute these here? Or do bulk purchases. They are great strings, I loved the feel of them. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vincent Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Mike How about we try and find someone who could just distribute these here? Or do bulk purchases. They are great strings, I loved the feel of them. Paul Hello Paul, We are really striving to get some distributors in the U.K. Any suggestions on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Right now, you can contact our international sales rep. Tim Pfouts at [email protected] for more information. Best regards, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I've heard nothing but good things about these...look forward to trying these. Any chance that you'd have a BC only competition with strings as prizes? One of your main competitors, D'Addario, have done similar and benefited from the raised profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, Mike Vincent said: Hello Paul, We are really striving to get some distributors in the U.K. Any suggestions on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Right now, you can contact our international sales rep. Tim Pfouts at [email protected] for more information. Best regards, Mike Over here, the marketplace is way different to the US; we don't have chains like Guitar Center, Sam Ash (or similar), the UK marketplace is a handful of stores that combine mail-order and regular store fronts (Andertons, Guitar & Keyboard Centre (GAK)). A load of people would also consider Thomann in Germany for large orders. The main strings-only business is going to be Strings Direct - they used to be exclusively strings, but have branched out into parts and peripherals. I guess that any business trying to get product into these stores will probably result in abject failure - issues with minimum stocking requirements, sale or return, driving down of selling-in prices - plus bassists (at least) are fairly fickle; I think we've all gone through a ton of strings to find the ones that are ideal for us on a personal basis; don't get me wrong; I really like SITs, but it's taken me years to get to the point of playing Elixirs. The main issue you're going to get is the think globally thing. It's all well and good saying go to Amazon.com or buy direct from you, but you need to factor in shipping costs and the waiting time for stuff to arrive from the US...these are issues when you need string tomorrow, so you'll just resort to buying whatever there is available. There's always going to be this nagging doubt of actually whether the strings will make it here as well. We have a lot of high profile players on the forum, guys who are gigging constantly, guys who are doing studio projects (that'll be me), guy who have a ton of experience and some influence. I'd say a good deal of these guys haven't actually heard of SIT and are using the big brands (D'Addario, Rotosounds, Elites, Ernie Ball etc.). Maybe consider trying to win these guys over. Send some over and get a British opinion. Start the ball rolling. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Used SIT strings on an old P Bass years ago I had never heard of them at the time....£14 so thought why not and they played really well....but that particular shop closed down and never seen them since....I hate new string in all honesty so very rarely change them.....so if you can get a set of SIT strings you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 They are great strings. I got introduced to them when buying an ACG and fortunately still have a couple of sets. I believe they were Jack Bruce's string of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 18 hours ago, Mike Vincent said: Hello everyone, This is Mike from Sit Strings. I just wanted to personally thank you all for your interest in our strings. The best way to get our strings in the United Kingdom would be through Amazon.com or by ordering directly from our website: sitstrings.com. Thanks! -Mike Yeh - while not unreasonable, $15 for delivery to the UK is a deal breaker. Shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassgallery Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Hey! We have a few sets in stock. £20 each or 5 sets for £90 Rock Brights Nickel 45-105 Rock Brights Steel 45-105 Rock Brights Steel 50-110 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Not listed under your string section .. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassgallery Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 minute ago, fleabag said: Not listed under your string section .. ? Correct. We only have a limited amount of stock and once it's gone it's gone. Give us a call on 0207 267 5458 if you want to order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 01/10/2018 at 18:35, Mike Vincent said: Hello Paul, We are really striving to get some distributors in the U.K. Any suggestions on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Right now, you can contact our international sales rep. Tim Pfouts at [email protected] for more information. Best regards, Mike Thanks Mike for the info. It would be great news if we could get a UK distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 07:50, thebigyin said: Used SIT strings on an old P Bass years ago I had never heard of them at the etc Because I'm a grammar Nazi, can I ask a little favour? Italics should be used for emphasis only. It's very distracting scrolling through a thread and seeing an entire reply italicized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 11:05, thepurpleblob said: Yeh - while not unreasonable, $15 for delivery to the UK is a deal breaker. Shame... @Mike Vincent sadly the lovely Royal Mail add a wedge on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: Because I'm a grammar Nazi, can I ask a little favour? Italics should be used for emphasis only. It's very distracting scrolling through a thread and seeing an entire reply italicized. I imagine your like the drummer from my last band, he had a problem with poor grammar ect….some strange folk about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, thebigyin said: I imagine your like the drummer from my last band, he had a problem with poor grammar ect….some strange folk about. Nope, nothing strange about me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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