I thought it would be interesting/helpful to some of you if I did a string change video with before and after examples. I know alot of people hate these strings, they have their cons for sure [too bright, too buzzy, they feel weird, etc], but for pure sound, these things are hard to beat! Enjoy!
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Rotosounds Before and After A/B
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Awesome post, thanks for sharing. The growl is still present on the old set!
I finally tried a set of Roto 66 on my Fender P/J after years of fearing to do so due to "rough feel, fret killing," etc. I like them better than anything else I've tried. I've had the set on for about nine months as well, but I feel the sound is even better once the zing has gone away.
I'll be playing this set until intonation goes out - thanks for the confirmation!
I finally tried a set of Roto 66 on my Fender P/J after years of fearing to do so due to "rough feel, fret killing," etc. I like them better than anything else I've tried. I've had the set on for about nine months as well, but I feel the sound is even better once the zing has gone away.
I'll be playing this set until intonation goes out - thanks for the confirmation!
The Roto 66 Nickels that Jason has are excellent. They have a nicer feel and still have that Roto punch. Get the ones with the blue silk at both ends. I have these on a Squier VM jazz and they rock. Roll the tone back. A little and boom!
Im not crazy about the nickel. I tried them once, and i didnt notice any difference between those and regular strings
Very nice.... I like the 66 stainless steels... but love the nickels. They feel and play a bit sweeter/softer.
Sounds good, a really good comparison! I have never been able to get a set to sound that good after 9 months, the E's always sound too dead to me. I was a Hi Beam player forever, then I tried Fat Beams and have not looked back. I do from time to time put on a set of Roto 66's on my Jazz and it really rocks, love the sound when I use a pick. My Stingray though always get DR's, a little smoother growl and a bit more thump that than the Rotos.
I dont love the fat beams too much, although they sounded good for a while. They just didnt hold up against the salt air too well.
That's great! I love my Roto 66's. I've used them for years. (Big Geddy Fan!) I've always wanted to do a fret wear contest between these and DR's. I think Roto's get a bad rap sometimes.
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