Members countrybass Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 And I know why. I haven't used them in years. Been using DR's, but the local little store didn't have DR's in stock. So I threw some 66's on. I forgot how much I didsike them. The B string is almost dead right out of the box!! I spent $24 on them so I'll use them, but I think my SR5 with the DR's on will get most of the work the next few gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 If it's dead, call rotosound and ask for a new string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 I can't stand Rotosounds...over here in Korea string choice is limited but Rotosounds are everywhere so I have tried the MANY times...I have never been happy with them. For my money www.webstrings.com are MUCH better. Really I have liked just about every string type I have tried more than ...rotos...I must be out to lunch but that is my true opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 I've never tried them, and never plan to. I've had good luck with DR, and their service is great-they sent me a new D string to replace one that was dead out of the package on my last set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fiery Furnace Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 I ordered a couple sets of Swing 66's recently, and I wasn't impressed. I put them on my ric and my Stingray, and after a few hours of studio time and a couple shows, they were totally dead. They also didn't feel very fast. Going back to the Super Slinkies, I think, best I've found so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 I like the Roto flats, thats about it. I hate the sound of the rounds. They die within a few hours if not less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 The B string is almost dead right out of the box!! Sounds about right. If it wasn't dead out of the box...it would be shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members parsons Posted January 26, 2008 Members Share Posted January 26, 2008 just put a set on my Jazz. They made it through 2 practices. 5 hours of playing and theyre dead. I like GHS Boomers. They usually last me a good month or two. How long do you guys use your strings for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 27, 2008 Members Share Posted January 27, 2008 just put a set on my Jazz. They made it through 2 practices. 5 hours of playing and theyre dead. I like GHS Boomers. They usually last me a good month or two. How long do you guys use your strings for? I got 3 months out of my last set of Optima Gold strings. I love them! :love: When they start to mellow out they got a cool thing goin', they don't sound dead just a little smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreaserMatt Posted January 27, 2008 Members Share Posted January 27, 2008 I love rotosounds; they are all I use. I've never had a problem w/ them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stingray-addict Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Rotosound strings (the Swingbass series) are not the type strings that i would advise if you're looking for fresh ringing basstone, but when you're looking for a 60's/70's sound they're perfect! and ofcourse they sound over the top fresh when you've just putted them on, but that's what you will get with every stainless bass string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 webstrings for me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Replaced Rotos with Thomastik Jazz Flats. They are terrific even after 6 mos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EZ3X3 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 They were great back in the 70s they were the hottest string on the scene, but that was over 30 years ago. IMHO they have not changed with the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I used them a while ago, but they don't last very long at all. I'm a lot more happy with DR Lo-riders on my Attitude, which has a similar tone and feel to almost fresh rotos, but lasts a helluva lot longer, and feels tighter, and the Thomastik SuperAlloys on my G&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 I used to use them 10 years ago - stainless steel (which I think are good, but go dull quicker). Then the $ became too much and I started buying cheap 'no-name' strings ...then I realised these ones were Nickel. So recently I got some Nickel Rotos and was impressed, but I prefer D'Addarrio 'cause they come in the sealed bag. I have 3 packs of these in my drawer and I don't think I'll be buying my next pack until at least September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueyedmule Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 I'm a Roto nickel guy. Also like Ernie Ball Slinkies in nickel. I only change strings when I can afford to, so most of my strings right now are older than many forumites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 I can't stand Rotosound strings. Dead right out of the package in the few experiences I've had with them. I've got GHS Boomers on my Spector and my Peavey right now, and they're alright, but I still like EB Slinkies better. The Spector's strings are so dead that the B string is just a dull thud, but I can't afford strings what with Kindness extorting all my fund$ out of me. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BikerOnBass Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 For flats, I prefer Rotosounds, never tried their roundwounds...reading this..it sounds like I shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 I love rotosounds; they are all I use. I've never had a problem w/ them... Same here! I use Rotosound jazz flats. All the geetarists say they love the tone of my basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 BTW I keep mine on for years and I think they sound better as they age..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted March 8, 2008 Members Share Posted March 8, 2008 Someone on this forum (Kindness maybe) recommended DR strings and now I won't use anything else. I've got DR coated (Extended life) on my 5er, and lo riders on the P bass. Great strings, with a little zing but not too much, and they LAST. I'm hard on my strings - I kept breaking GHS plus they would go dead in a few days. THe DR strings hold their tone really well - love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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