Guitar slinger Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I haven't found a thread talking about it, so... Ok, here's a Harmony central worthy review (it reads: crappy KID who just bought new gear thinks he knows something about life, yeah right) Today I decided to give it a try as I saw them through the window. I entered the shop and talked to the owner (a friend of mine, actually) and we went on and on about strings and the guys decided that my first rotosound was on the house. I came running back home and played for a few hours. But, honestly, I felt they were different when I was swapping the elixirs in favor of the rotosound. Wen the guitar was ready to go and I played the first open chord (unplugged) I knew my guitar was different. For better, I can say. Much more clarity, a much more singing tone. Perhaps even a bit too bright for my SG, but decidedly better. I'm not sure if I'll stick to the rotosound yellows that the guy gave me or if I'm gonna try some brand's pure nickel strings - if I ever find one around here. I'm gonna try it more during the next few days and I'll be able to talk about durability and other stuff. By the way, I was using elixirs because the guitar would stand in the case unplayed during my trip to the beach =) I find the Ernieballs much better than the elixir when it comes to tone. Any of you guys ever gave it a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 RotoSound Nickels are a class act, I can't find them locally. I've sort of moved away fron Elixer strings lately for the Dean Markley Nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Pure Nickel? I thought that only the Jimi Hendrix signature was pure nickel in the Dean Markley line. Correct me if I am wrong, please. Really, those rotosound strings feel precious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 They are Nickel Steel, but I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 So, how about fret worn... normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 i know that back in the day jimi used rotosounds but my dad and i thought they didn't make guitar strings any more, only bass strings (he uses rotosounds on his bass's). i would definately want to try some out though, they sound cool enough. i'm currently using ernie ball extra slinkys or something (pink pack, size 9). as for all nickel strings ernie ball makes some, they call them rock n roll strings or something. what is the point of having all nickel? how is it different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 as for all nickel strings ernie ball makes some' date=' they call them rock n roll strings or something. what is the point of having all nickel? how is it different?[/quote'] Not sure because I never played them yet. But specialized opinion says it has a mellow sound (what I could prove in acoustic guitars) and that it's more friendly to the frets - less abrasive to frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 No irregular wear. All this hoopla about nickel steel string is just that ...hoopla. I doubt many non gigging people play one guitar enough to wear out the frets. And some giggers(lol) here have been playing their black Custom for a long time without a re fret. And he's a cheap b@stard when it comes to strings. right Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I used Rotosound guitar strings back in the late 70's when I was playing mostly rhythm guitar in a fusion band. The set came with a plain AND a wound third. I used the wound third for the eveness of tone and balance for all the chording I was doing. I thought they sounded fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Always used them, always liked them, and could buy them everywhere. Problem was, I parked the guitar for years, when I came back I put on the last set I had in my case, I went out to buy some more and what do you know, I can't find them anywhere which is a pity. Only seem to be Bass strings available. They really seem to have dropped off the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 They are Nickel Steel' date=' but I love them. [img']http://images.miretail.com/products/full/DeanMarkley/632866088039229986.jpg[/img] No irregular wear. All this hoopla about nickel steel string is just that ...hoopla. I doubt many non gigging people play one guitar enough to wear out the frets. And some giggers(lol) here have been playing their black Custom for a long time without a re fret. And he's a cheap b@stard when it comes to strings. right Rich? You know the drill. WebStrings.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiJofus Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 No chance of getting them in my home-town, so I wouldn't have the foggiest clue. I guess that's why I've not heard of them 'til recently in a few magazines. Guthrie Govan uses them, yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I use Ernie Ball Slinkies. Is there a better option for mostly dirty blues and classic rock. A lot of zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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