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Are S.I.T. Strings made in the USA?
Yes. S.I.T. Strings are proudly manufactured in the USA at our factory in Akron, Ohio. We've been making strings in Akron since 1980.
Do you make your own strings?
Yes. S.I.T. Strings manufactures all of our strings at our facility in Akron, Ohio, USA.
Does S.I.T. Strings offer free string samples?
No, we do not currently offer free samples of our strings. There is no minimum order when purchasing through our online store, so you can purchase individual sets to try.
How long has S.I.T. Strings been making guitar strings?
S.I.T. Strings has been manufacturing strings since 1980. Founded in Akron, Ohio, we've been making strings in the USA for more than 45 years.
Is S.I.T. Strings a family-owned company?
Yes. S.I.T. Strings is a family-owned company founded by Virgil Lay in Akron, Ohio, in 1980. The company was passed down to his grandson, Eddie Speedy, and multiple generations of the family have worked at S.I.T.
What does S.I.T. stand for?
S.I.T. stands for Stay-In-Tune™, named after our proprietary string manufacturing process designed to help strings stay in tune by strengthening the ball-end twist.
What is the S.I.T. Stay-In-Tune™ process?
The Stay-In-Tune™ process is S.I.T.'s proprietary manufacturing process that strengthens the ball-end twist using a specialized bonding treatment. This reinforcement helps prevent slippage at the twist and promotes dependable tuning stability.
What products does S.I.T. Strings offer besides strings?
In addition to strings, S.I.T. offers a selection of guitar accessories and S.I.T. merchandise, including picks, straps, tuners, instrument care products, gift packs, and more.
What types of strings does S.I.T. Strings make?
S.I.T. Strings manufactures strings for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, classical guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, dulcimer, ukulele, vihuela, bajo sexto, quinto, and other specialty applications. We also offer individual guitar and bass strings in a wide range of gauges.
Where are S.I.T. Strings made?
S.I.T. Strings are manufactured at our factory in Akron, Ohio, USA. We've been making strings in Akron since 1980.
Who founded S.I.T. Strings?
S.I.T. Strings was founded in 1980 by Virgil Lay in Akron, Ohio.