Subharaj Ghosh is a versatile guitarist, bassist, and music educator based in Kolkata, India. A self-taught musician, he started with small gigs and teaching beginners before earning a degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston. With over 10 years of experience, Subharaj has worked as a session player, live performer, music educator, instrument tech, and recently, in instrument sales. Known for his boundaryless approach to spontaneous composition as a solo guitarist, he also shares his passion for music as a private instructor, online faculty at The Goa Jazz Academy, and guitar faculty at Calcutta International School.
Let’s hear about Subharaj’s experience with S.I.T. strings.
Q. What was your first impression when you tried the S.I.T. Strings Golden Bronze Silencer 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings?
Subharaj: They felt really nice. You see wound strings but they aren’t noisy.
Q. These strings use a unique “Silencer” winding process. Did you notice a difference in the level of finger and fret noise compared to traditional strings?
Subharaj: Yes, as the name suggests, they are fairly silent which makes them great, especially for studio work!
Q. As an artist, how important is string noise reduction to you when performing live or recording?
Suharaj: It’s a natural noise that pretty much no one lies, so yeah. Haha.
Q. How would you rate the overall value of the S.I.T. Strings Golden Bronze Silencer 80/20 regarding quality, performance, and price?
Subharaj: It’s up there with the pro-level string sets and worth a try.
Q. For those unfamiliar with the Silencer winding process, how would you explain the difference it makes in simple terms?
Subharaj: Smoother surface, less finger noise.
Q. If you were to describe your overall experience with the S.I.T. Strings Golden Bronze Silencer 80/20 in three words, what would they be?
Subharaj: Give them a try!
