Rotosound Lights?

SGT. Pepper · #1 01-28-2006, 07:45 AM

Did anyone ever use Rotosound light guage strings 40-60-75-95 ?
If so how are they? I know Rotos are stiffer than other strings so the point of my question is are they floppy in the aformentioned guage?

fishinmuzician · #2 01-28-2006, 10:25 AM

The Roto lights you listed have been my primary strings for almost 30 yrs. IMHO they seem to have a bit less tension than many other brands in a similar guage. I like that the E & A (especially the E) don't over power the other strings. Thery're also nice & easy on the left hand. They are the only guage I use on my 4003 & Alembic. When I want to get that "old" Van Halen or Kansas sound, I'll use 'em on my P as well.

Well worth a try if you're looking to go lighter.

James Hart · #3 01-28-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fishinmuzician

They are the only guage I use on my 4003

I used the RS 66LB 35-55-70-90 set on my Ric... I'm putting a set on my 32" scale Ibanez Destroyer when I'm done rebuilding it. Fun strings to play on!

joegeezer · #4 01-28-2006, 01:30 PM

I used RS66's for years-They are a real nice, east to play set. I'm sure you'll like them.

SGT. Pepper · #5 01-28-2006, 07:44 PM

How are they on your frets?

DemoEtc · #6 01-28-2006, 11:38 PM

I use the flatwound .040-.095 medium scales on my Turser and the long scales on my Squier P-Bass Special.

No complaints as to sound or fretwear.

I'll probably get the roundwound version for my 5-string when I change them out in the future - the nickels.

As far as floppy, it's like fishinmuzician said; you don't have to play that hard - let the amp do the work