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Affordable and legendary guitar strings
As a professional guitar player, over the years I've tried an endless amount of different guitar string-brands. I've come to find that the Rotosound electric guitar strings are the ones that have the right balance between fresh sound and longevity and are simply my brand of guitar strings. That being said this, of course, differs from player to player and it all depends on your expectations from your guitar strings. If you're into the British sounding 60s music these are likely to fit you.
Of course, Rotosound make all the standard string-sizes for all the standard string-instruments. I can recommend these to players of all levels and think Rotosound make great guitar strings, plain and simple.
Of course, Rotosound make all the standard string-sizes for all the standard string-instruments. I can recommend these to players of all levels and think Rotosound make great guitar strings, plain and simple.
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Great sound but prone to breakage
I love the sound of these strings. They start out pretty bright and zingy but they soon mellow out to a very nice, mid focused tone.
My only complaint is that they seem to be made from more brittle steel than most other strings. They do NOT like to be loosened (like for a setup) and then brought back up to tension. I often experience breakage in situations like that. I guess that's why Rotosound provide an extra high E-string.
I've actually experienced the same with Rotosound BASS stings which strongly suggests that Rotosound use a more brittle type of steel than other string manufacturers. I mean, bass strings should be able to handle being loosened and brought up to tension. With Rotos they often break.
Still, the tone is great and they're cheap. I'll definitely keep using them, at least on SOME of my guitars.
My only complaint is that they seem to be made from more brittle steel than most other strings. They do NOT like to be loosened (like for a setup) and then brought back up to tension. I often experience breakage in situations like that. I guess that's why Rotosound provide an extra high E-string.
I've actually experienced the same with Rotosound BASS stings which strongly suggests that Rotosound use a more brittle type of steel than other string manufacturers. I mean, bass strings should be able to handle being loosened and brought up to tension. With Rotos they often break.
Still, the tone is great and they're cheap. I'll definitely keep using them, at least on SOME of my guitars.
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roto 10's,ok.
Ok value for money,more expense gets slightly better,but for distorted guitar sounds more money means diminishing returns.Roto strings seem good enough for money spent.
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10-46 Too much tension for me
In 10-46 the strings seem tight, and I'm having tuning issues. I'm going back to Ernie Ball slinkies.
I have a feeling that the Rotosounds may be really good in 9-42, which I usually find too light in E.Ball.
I have a feeling that the Rotosounds may be really good in 9-42, which I usually find too light in E.Ball.
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Classics!
Classics strings, great value and durability. An extra E string is great feature.
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I bought this to try a 10 set. Good brand and good set but the gauge is not my cup of tea.
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Sound good, but fragile
The strings are nickel-coated steel, and they sound quite good and mellow when they are new.
However, the quality of the latest production is questionable. The set comes with an extra high-E string, and it was needed straight away. The high-E string installed first broke during the procedure of intonating the guitar, and it was not due to the bridge, nut or tuning machine - the string broke in the middle, somewhere around the forth fret.
Also, the strings corrode quite heavily in comparison to some other I have used.
When I used this strings previously, over a year ago, they used to be of a better quality, so it may be that I was unlucky just with the latest set.
However, the quality of the latest production is questionable. The set comes with an extra high-E string, and it was needed straight away. The high-E string installed first broke during the procedure of intonating the guitar, and it was not due to the bridge, nut or tuning machine - the string broke in the middle, somewhere around the forth fret.
Also, the strings corrode quite heavily in comparison to some other I have used.
When I used this strings previously, over a year ago, they used to be of a better quality, so it may be that I was unlucky just with the latest set.
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Great Value Retro Style Strings
I wanted to give these strings a try as I had heard about them and I just love the look of them. I am happy to say that these are fantastic strings and i can understand the fuss about them. they have a vintage vibe to them and they seem pretty durable too. I have them fitted to a Les Paul style guitar and they certainly deliver a great tone. there isn't a whole pile more that needs to be said really, buy them and try them for yourself- highly reccomended.
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They do their job
They seem to be good quality strings and the sound
is a matter of taste but to me they seem a bit dark sounding.
Not very slick either but then again this might due to my
sweaty fingers. The 2nd thin E-string is a big plus...
is a matter of taste but to me they seem a bit dark sounding.
Not very slick either but then again this might due to my
sweaty fingers. The 2nd thin E-string is a big plus...
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New Rotosound Yellows
No more cardboard box and 6 individual paper envelopes to recycle everytime I buy a new set of strings :). Just a foil wrapper and a small silica gel sachet to keep moisture away. The strings have red, white and blue ball ends now which adds a bit of colour to the normally plain steel ball ends. Same quality as always and I never use anything else.
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