My Rotos have changed length!

ukbassboy · #1 10-07-2006, 06:20 AM

I bought a couple of sets of Roto 55 pressure wounds for my 5 string about 9-10 months ago and loved them. So when I recently ordered a few more sets I couldn't wait to get a fresh set on... proplem.
Over that time they seem to have changed length. Before, the thick tapered end of B string came to about 2cm short of the tuning peg when tuned, but now it comes about 1 inch past it and there is no way I am gonna get a .130" string to bend around a tuning peg!!!
Now before anyone accuses me of being stupid and buying the wrong scale length, these strings only come in one length and gauge for 5 string so I don't think that is the problem. Anyone out there had any similar problems?

Poop-Loops · #2 10-07-2006, 11:37 AM

Did you email the company or something? Maybe they have something to say about that (like maybe it was a defective pack?). That really sucks, though. =/

ukbassboy · #3 10-07-2006, 12:13 PM

Yeah, I have emailed them and am waiting for their reply. Just thought I would see if anyone else was in the same boat. I don't think it can be a defective pack as they were fine before and now both sets are too long. I can only think they have changed the manufacture of them.

Mrdak · #4 10-13-2006, 07:21 PM

Hi, Join the Rotosound strings aren't as good any more club.
For years, I only used the Swing bass round wound. In the last year, I tried to find a set that would come shipped the same way twice, and bro. It didn't happen. If Entwistle was alive, I think he would kick their arse......

ukbassboy · #5 10-15-2006, 06:13 AM

Bugger! I was doing my bit by supporting a British company but after a completely dead G string in my last set it might be time to jump ship. I have sent them off to their QA department but if they cant offer a solution then I will be trying to find a new brand of pressure/half wound strings.