Rotosound like tone.

[pedalguy1]

I love my Rotos, but I feel they just die way too quick. Can someone recommend me a string with the bright snappy sound that lasts awile?

[bassteban]

Ken Smith SS(Rockmasters?)are very bright IIRC(haven't used them lately but have in the past & I like bright & twangy). Seems like they lasted alright.

[ShowKing]

Originally Posted by bassteban

Ken Smith SS(Rockmasters?)are very bright IIRC(haven't used them lately but have in the past & I like bright & twangy). Seems like they lasted alright.

got any sound clips anywhere?

[Crazy Ivan]

The lasting Roto... such a thing only exists in legends.

[P-BASSLOVER]

Originally Posted by bassteban

Ken Smith SS(Rockmasters?)are very bright IIRC(haven't used them lately but have in the past & I like bright & twangy). Seems like they lasted alright.

+1 on that!
These are like Roto Clones! In fact, I think they sound better.
Lots of growl, punch, mids, and snappy bright treble!
They even feel stiff like Rotos tension wise, but the windings feel slightly and I quote {Slightly} smoother.

[bassteban]

I have no clips; I'm old and technology frightens me. I just changed my avatar and nearly wet myself w/fright(at least I think it was from fright..).
P-BASSLOVER, you reminded me how much I liked these strings. I may need to try some again- maybe on the Stambaugh 6...
Not sure I want something of a higher tension, though. I don't recall the KS's being tight, but I go light-gauge.

[P-BASSLOVER]

Originally Posted by bassteban

I have no clips; I'm old and technology frightens me. I just changed my avatar and nearly wet myself w/fright(at least I think it was from fright..).
P-BASSLOVER, you reminded me how much I liked these strings. I may need to try some again- maybe on the Stambaugh 6...
Not sure I want something of a higher tension, though. I don't recall the KS's being tight, but I go light-gauge.

When I used them I tried the 45-105 guage. The 45-100's or 40- 95's would probably suit you better.

[Modern Growl]

DR Low-Riders sound close to Roto's... last long as well.

[EZ9R]

Since Rotosound went to new machines and really fixed their QC issue, I found they last a good while. But, I really don't slap much. More of a finger funk player and use the 100-40 gauges. To me, they sound bassy-r, cut through the mix. I remember in the '80s that sometimes, there would be dead string in a Rotosound Set.
I saw Stanley Clarke a couple of years ago at Blues Alley in DC, and when he got on stage, he had a bottle rubbing alcohol that he pored on his hands to keep 'em dry. I read that in Gary Willis' 101 bass tips. Use rubbing alcohol to keep hands dry. Tip #?
DRs do last a long time. You might want to check them out as mentioned above.

[jcalo]

I was a long time user of Rotosound Swingg 66's i.e.35 years and switched over to DR lo-riders at the suggestion of one of bass players on TB and haven't looked back since. They have long lasting sound,brightness,and durability. I've also tried the DR Sunbeams and I am equally impressed by their long lasting capability. Try them out. What have you got to lose?