{"title":"Semi-Flat Silencers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilencers sit between a roundwound and a flatwound. Our compression winding process flattens the wrap into a smoother playing surface, which kills most of the squeak you get dragging fingers along wound strings, without the tonal trade-off of a true flatwound. You keep the brightness, attack and sustain of a roundwound and lose the noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them a favourite for recording, where finger noise on a close-miked take is a real problem, and for anyone who simply prefers a faster, smoother surface under the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a gauge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn standard tuning, .010–.046 (Light) is the standard and the most versatile. .009–.042 (Extra Light) is the easier bend for lead work, and .009–.046 (Rock-N-Roll) keeps that light top while adding weight underneath. .011–.050 (Medium Light) adds tension across the set for heavier rhythm playing and lower tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 12-string set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-string Silencer set was developed decades ago with Rickenbacker for their 12-string guitars, and it has stayed in the line ever since. The gauge pairings are chosen for string-to-string balance on vintage-style 12-strings, giving you the chime those instruments are known for with a smoother, quieter feel. S.I.T. Strings is not affiliated with Rickenbacker® or the Rickenbacker Guitar Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGauges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGauges\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009–.042 — Extra Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009 .011 .016 .024SL .032SL .042SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009–.046 — Rock-N-Roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009 .011 .016 .026SL .036SL .046SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010–.046 — Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010 .013 .017 .026SL .036SL .046SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.011–.050 — Medium Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.011 .015 .020SL .026SL .036SL .050SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-String .010–.042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010\/.010 .013\/.013 .020\/.010 .026\/.013 .034\/.020 .042\/.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003eSL\u003c\/code\u003e marks a semi-flat Silencer wound string. The 12-string set is listed in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Silencers compare to our other electric sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilencers are the quiet middle ground. Power Wound Nickel is the standard roundwound and the usual starting point. Power Steel Stainless is brighter and more aggressive, Power Groove Pure Nickel warmer and more vintage. CRT Coated Nickel adds corrosion resistance for longer life, and Power Flat flatwounds go furthest toward a smooth, mellow response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silencer-semi-flat-electric-guitar-strings-9-42-sl942-extra-light","title":"Silencer Semi-Flat Electric Guitar Strings – 9–42 (SL942 Extra Light)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilencer Semi-Flat in .009–.042 (SL942) is the lightest set in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilencer strings are made with an inverse winding process that compresses the outer wrap while leaving the inside of the string intact. The smoother surface cuts most of the squeal you get dragging fingers along the wound strings, and they still sound much closer to a roundwound than to a flatwound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGauges: .009 .011 .016 .024SL .032SL .042SL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.I.T. 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The smoother surface cuts most of the squeal you get dragging fingers along the wound strings, and they still sound much closer to a roundwound than to a flatwound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGauges: .009 .011 .016 .026SL .036SL .046SL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.I.T. Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44547711697031,"sku":"SL946","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9624\/9991\/files\/SL946-1000.png?v=1777473189"},{"product_id":"silencer-semi-flat-electric-guitar-strings-10-46-sl1046-light","title":"Silencer Semi-Flat Electric Guitar Strings – 10–46 (SL1046 Light)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilencer Semi-Flat in .010–.046 (SL1046) is the standard set and where most players start. If you already play a .010–.046 set and the only thing you would change is the squeak on a recording, this is the direct swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilencer strings are made with an inverse winding process that compresses the outer wrap while leaving the inside of the string intact. The smoother surface cuts most of the squeal you get dragging fingers along the wound strings, and they still sound much closer to a roundwound than to a flatwound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGauges: .010 .013 .017 .026SL .036SL .046SL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.I.T. 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