Sadowsky Jimmy Bruno Strings

[maggles55]

I just love these "half-round" strings. Unfortunately, Sadowsky has stopped marketing them and they are quite unique. Does anyone know if Sadowsky plans on bringing these back? Also, I was wondering if D'Addario Half-Rounds would be an acceptable sub? I have not tried these, but many years ago, tried the GHS Brite-Flats. The GHS string are nothing like the JBs. Wondering about the D'Addario (but would still rather have the JBs back).

Thanks,
Andy

[jasaco]

Roger Sadowsky recently posted on the Jimmy Bruno website that they have discontinued them and made no mention of any intent to ever bring them back, so you'd best look for an alternative you like.

[docbop]

Have you tried the TI Bebop strings they are very smooth for round wound string.

[maggles55]

Thanks for the replies. One thing I liked about the JBs is that they are Stainless Steel wound, like most flatwounds, but not BeBops which are nickel alloy. I like the tang that the steel gives to the tone. BeBops are OK for some of my guitars, but I use the JBs for my Gibson L4 which is already very warm and mellow. The JBs give the L4 tone some spice. I will miss them.

A.

[docbop]

Thanks for the replies. One thing I liked about the JBs is that they are Stainless Steel wound, like most flatwounds, but not BeBops which are nickel alloy. I like the tang that the steel gives to the tone. BeBops are OK for some of my guitars, but I use the JBs for my Gibson L4 which is already very warm and mellow. The JBs give the L4 tone some spice. I will miss them.

A.

There are only a few companies that make strings and they make them for all the others. So if you can find who made Sadowsky strings they probably have a same string with their brand name.

[maggles55]

There are only a few companies that make strings and they make them for all the others. So if you can find who made Sadowsky strings they probably have a same string with their brand name.

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe they were made by La Bella. But LB does not seem to list a similar string.

A.

[BigDaddyLoveHandles]

I seem to recall reading before that LaBella made Sadowsky strings, too.

[jtizzle]

I just love these "half-round" strings. Unfortunately, Sadowsky has stopped marketing them and they are quite unique. Does anyone know if Sadowsky plans on bringing these back? Also, I was wondering if D'Addario Half-Rounds would be an acceptable sub? I have not tried these, but many years ago, tried the GHS Brite-Flats. The GHS string are nothing like the JBs. Wondering about the D'Addario (but would still rather have the JBs back).

Thanks,
Andy

Those were my strings of choice. Kind of polished round wound I think is what they exactly were. Really liked the feel and sound. I tried some of the black label new ones, not the same, although they're good. I'm going to switch to La Bella. My new guitar came out of the shop strung with those and I really like them, just want to know what kind were they haha.

[mangotango]

I'm currently trying the D'Addario half-rounds and getting on well with them. Normally, I would go with TI Swings, but to get an "in-between" sound, I had previously tried TI BeBops (still a bit too zingy, but manageable) and GHS Brite-Flats (IMO, just awful).

Maybe try the TI Bensons? Bit expensive, I know, but they do last a long time and they sound and feel better, less twangy/zingy, but very solid sound.

[Chazmo]

I'm using D'Addario Half Rounds and I like them very much. They have a smooth feel and still have a little zing compared to TI flat wounds.

[maggles55]

I'm using D'Addario Half Rounds and I like them very much. They have a smooth feel and still have a little zing compared to TI flat wounds.

This sounds good. I will be ordering some D'Addario Half Rounds.

Many thanks to those that provided advice.

Andy

[jazzgtrl4]

D'Addario makes the strings for Sadowsky.At least thats what Peter D'Addario told me

[Cooperro]

Not sure what gauge strings you like, but I just love these on my 345. They're 11 -52's, and semi-flat.

GHS Eric Johnson Signature Medium Electric Guitar Strings | Musician's Friend

Bob :-)

[croth]

I realize I'm late to the party, but in case any of you are still checking into this thread, I thought I'd mention that J. Hale Music claims to still be selling Sadowsky JB's. You'll have to take them in .13's though.
Thomastik Infeld Strings, Sadowsky Strings and Moshay Picks From J. Hale Music

I was a fan of those strings too. There never was an explanation of why they were discontinued.

I may try the D'Addario Half Rounds. Based on what I read here, they may very well be the same strings.

[hans halmackenreuter]

Thanks for the replies. One thing I liked about the JBs is that they are Stainless Steel wound, like most flatwounds, but not BeBops which are nickel alloy. I like the tang that the steel gives to the tone. BeBops are OK for some of my guitars, but I use the JBs for my Gibson L4 which is already very warm and mellow. The JBs give the L4 tone some spice. I will miss them.

A.

what about daddario pro-steels, they are stainless steel wound too, if halfs aren't the match

[Campos]

Guys, I need some help, please.


I'm using for about one year my last Sadowsky Bruno string set.
Now I need to change. I've tried D'Addario half round and GHS brite flats, but these strings have a kind of glue, are sticky, very different from the polishing of the Sadowsky Bruno.
I also noticed that the gauge of the lower strings (.52 .42 .32) despite being identical gave me the impression of being thinner.
Definitely not provide the same feeling of a Sadowsky Bruno.

Is there any other half round string other than D'Addario and GHS?

Thank you!

[iim7V7IM7]

​La Bella made those sets for Roger. You might consider looking at their nickel roller wounds.

N1252 Nickel 200 Roller Wound ? Jazz Light 1252

The roller wound technique was first used in the production of violin strings and now has been adopted for the manufacturing of both electric bass and electric guitar strings. This roller wound method compresses and converts the string from a round contour to an oval-shaped profile producing a smoother and more flexible string. Today we are utilizing the same technique on our new Nickel 200 Roller Wound Jazz Guitar set.

The primary ingredient for this new series is the Nickel 200 exterior wrap. This material is softer than the standard nickel- plated steel wire – commonplace in most guitar sets. Our new Nickel 200 Roller Wound Series have a softer touch with a warmer and mellower tone. This new construction offers the performer an opportunity to play with more expression and a wider musical palette of colors.

-Roller Wound for soft touch
-Nickel 200 for warm and mellow tone
-Tension: Jazz Light
-String Gauges: .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .052
-Made in the USA with American Wire
-Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

[Nils]

Also, you might want to check out the Newtone Archtop strings:

Newtone Guitar Strings | Guitars 'n Jazz

I'm a flat-wound type of person myself and normally never use round-wounds, but these are smooth and I quite like them. Not entirely sure how they compare to the Sadowsky "half-rounds", though. (I bought some of the Sadowsky flat-wounds when they were made, and absolutely loved them...)

[Campos]

Thank you so much, iim7V7IM7 and Nils.

I've found the Newtones at stringsbymail.com for $14.59 each, but Labellas are not available in any international retailer I know. I found in juststrings.com, but the cost of international shipment is $50!

iim7V7IM7, you are sure that LaBellas are similar to Bruno Set? In another topic the user Bluemood said are sticky ...
rollerwound strings?

Thank You!

[mangotango]

Further to my previous post, I too am using Newtone Archtops. The"sticky" feeling that Campos describes finally put me off the half-round experimenting; however, the Newtones just feel and sound good, and are as easy to play as TI's. They retain some of the brightness of rounds but feel closer to flats, and I get almost no string squeak.

Plus they're 2/3 the price of TI's.

[iim7V7IM7]

Thank you so much, iim7V7IM7 and Nils.

I've found the Newtones at stringsbymail.com for $14.59 each, but Labellas are not available in any international retailer I know. I found in juststrings.com, but the cost of international shipment is $50!

iim7V7IM7, you are sure that LaBellas are similar to Bruno Set? In another topic the user Bluemood said are sticky ...
rollerwound strings?

Thank You!

I am not, but you could ask La Bella.

[maggles55]

I am the original poster. Based on replies I got here, I switched to the D'Addario half-rounds. Visually, they look very much like the Sadowsky Brunos and I suspect that the poster who claimed that D'Add made the Brunos is correct. They do seem a little stickier than the Brunos when new....but I found that they got slick after a few minutes of play and rubbing with a rag. I am satisfied with using these now.

Oh...another difference is that the gauges are different. To make the equivalent of the Bruno 13 set, I buy the D'Add 12 set, but switch the top two strings to 13 and 17.

maggles

[Campos]

Thanks, maggles.
I'll be patient and keep the half-rounds for a while. I've changed the B and hi E to .13 and .17.
I have a feeling that the low E is thinner, although it also .52. Seems looser

Thanks!

[AlainJazz]

I am the original poster. Based on replies I got here, I switched to the D'Addario half-rounds. Visually, they look very much like the Sadowsky Brunos and I suspect that the poster who claimed that D'Add made the Brunos is correct. They do seem a little stickier than the Brunos when new....but I found that they got slick after a few minutes of play and rubbing with a rag. I am satisfied with using these now.

Oh...another difference is that the gauges are different. To make the equivalent of the Bruno 13 set, I buy the D'Add 12 set, but switch the top two strings to 13 and 17.

maggles

That's not correct. They were definitely made by LaBella.

[Campos]

Thank you!
It's really hard to find those LaBellas Rollerwounds ...