Nickel-plated roundwounds balance warmth with articulation, and stainless roundwounds offer the clarity and fast response many fusion players want. Medium gauges are a good starting point for most jazz players.
Many traditional jazz players keep their strings on a long time for a warm, broken-in sound. Players in modern jazz, fusion or studio work often change more frequently to keep articulation.
S.I.T. options for jazz:
- Power Flats: traditional jazz, bebop and a classic upright-inspired tone
- Fusion Wound Nickel: modern jazz, contemporary ensembles and session work
- Fusion Wound Stainless: jazz fusion and maximum clarity
- Silencer Semi-Flats: smooth feel with added definition
- Power Wound Nickel: versatile for players who move between jazz and other genres