rotosound SM77 flats?

[mello_bedwetter]

I just wondered if anyone on here has tried the Rotosound SM77? They are considered a "custom light" gauge.
.040
.060
.080
.100
I wanted to try a lighter gauge flatwound. Has anyone one tried them? Right now I use EB 2804's, .050, .070, .085, .105. Thanks.

[mario222]

I haven't tried the sm77's but but I have used the 77ld version(45, 65, 85, 105). These are pretty stiff (high tension) for standard gauge so I quess the 40-100 will have less tension but still be a litle stiffer than other brands of the same gauge. The great thing about Roto flats is there tone when fresh. Personaly I think it's unique. They will mellow to a standard sounding flats though. Give them a try. You wont regret it.

[BassmanAd]

I use the Roto flats and I love them. Really warm and punchy. Always sound great to record with, especially with a rosewood board. I use the 50 - 110's. No pain, no gain!

[J.D.B.]

Yes, get them and try them. I have them on a fretless P and they ROCK.
Josh

[mello_bedwetter]

Thanks for the help.

[funkytoe]

I use them on a Hofner Icon B Bass and they sound fantastic on it. Much better than Pyramids and LaBella Beatle flats. If you like old-school woodiness but still want a good amount of clarity and sustain, these strings are a great choice.

[mello_bedwetter]

Originally Posted by funkytoe

I use them on a Hofner Icon B Bass and they sound fantastic on it. Much better than Pyramids and LaBella Beatle flats. If you like old-school woodiness but still want a good amount of clarity and sustain, these strings are a great choice.

You talking about the SM77's ?

[AndyMan]

GREAT strings!!! Will give your fingers a workout. Tone is wonderful.

[emblymouse]

I bought an old P that had a well seasoned set on it. I really like the feel of the wrap and tension. I just put a fresh set of the heavies on my fretless Kubicki. I like the extra tension on the 32" scale, and I must say they do have a lot of 'presence' for flats when new. Recommended!

PS- They are called Monel Flats by Roto. What does 'Monel' mean?

[GregoryC]

Originally Posted by emblymouse

PS- They are called Monel Flats by Roto. What does 'Monel' mean?

A bit of cut and paste:

"Monel is a trademark (of Special Metals Corporation) for a series of stainless metal alloys, primarily composed of nickel (up to 67%) and copper, with some iron and other trace elements. Monel was created by Robert Crooks Stanley for INCO in 1901, and named for company president Ambrose Monell."

[GregoryC]

Originally Posted by mello_bedwetter

I wanted to try a lighter gauge flatwound.

I have not played the Rotosound set, but I have used the following sets of flatwounds numerous times. They are all rather light in gauge and feel. To me, the D'Addario set is the brightest and the Fender is the most traditional sounding. The Thomastiks have their own thing going on, which I really like.

Thomastik JF344
.043 .056 .070 .100

Fender Stainless Flatwound 9050L
.045 .060 .080 .095

D'Addario ECB84
.040 .060 .080 .100

[funkytoe]

Originally Posted by mello_bedwetter

You talking about the SM77's ?

Yep. I play SM 77 short scale flats in those exact gauges. Love em.

[the low one]

I had a set of SM77's on for a while and they are a good string with plenty of tone for a flat but I found them a little stiff. After talking on TB with Steve Lawson I'm now converted to Elites flats.