Well done Rotosound!

[PBass101]

I don't mind changing my Rotosounds out on a per-gig basis because I know a place that I can get them for $15 a set, free shipping. PM me and I'll clue you in. I don't gig that often that $15 is an expensive per-gig investment, plus that number still pales in comparison to the cost of the rest of my bass and band equipment.

Plus I don't mind practicing in between gigs on slightly deadened strings because it doesn't really matter.

 

[humpy thumb]

If you like stainless steel strings that last incredibly long,you might like Warwick EMP's.Some players report getting up to & exceeding 9 months from one set.These are working bassists,pro's,that gig very regularly.They cost a bit more but are good value coz of their life.
*While I represent Warwick online,I personally dont use EMPs.I'm more of a nickel guy.
Cheers.

 

[FatCity]

I had a similar experience with Rotosound yesterday. I had a dead D string out of the box so I emailed Rotosound and had a response in about four hours from Dan Roeber, the US Operations manager. They are sending a replacement set. Excellent customer service!

 

[smackbass]

I use Rotosound Billy Sheehan signature strings. I used to change them every 8-10 weeks when they lost their brightness, but surprisingly my current set have been on for almost a year now and they still sound great.

 

[Fletcher Lanning]

Though they will never have that SUPER bright sound you get when they're brand new, I find giving the strings a quick cleaning with rubbing alcohol keeps them very responsive and gives you that ring you're probably looking for. They just seem to pick up 'gunk' really fast and need that renewal.

On the other side of the coin, has anyone else found a string that can replicate that sound while requiring less maintenence?

 

[mccartneyman]

Rotos used to respond well to boiling. Still, I used to go through about six sets a year when I was playing six nights a week.

 

[SwamiRob]

The cheap line nickle rotos I put on my bass for recording still have some life in them and I used them for a week of recording almost a fortnight ago, I used some of the stainless swings a bit ago and they didn't go "dead" as quickly as alot of people seemed to make out either. They held up pretty much as long as any Erines, Fenders, Dunlops and the majority of other roundwounds I've tried anyway before I'd ideally change them if I could afford it.

Anyway, with the whole instantly dead issue it might be due to how you strung it in the first place, I know I've twisted a string or two by accident... and quite alot before I learnt how to string a bass properly...

 

[OneMoreRobot]

I have had a set of dead Daddario Half-Rounds on my jazz bass for about 6 months or more and I love the tone.

 

[bobm2112]

I was a faithful Rotosound user for years. My sweaty fingers always killed the strings after one band rehearsal. I moved to DR a few years ago. Amazing sounding strings that keep their tone a LONG time.