jason how Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Ok thanks guys..will get the strings off this week ! Look forward to hearing your comments ! Sorry just to clarify can you send the address to ship to ? I have just come back from a busy US NAMM show so a bit 'out there' right now ......... Cheers, Jason Quote
WarrenD Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Sorry what's going on? I'm getting some Rotos for free? Quote
bartelby Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='WarrenD' timestamp='1328009362' post='1520148'] Sorry what's going on? I'm getting some Rotos for free? [/quote] Looks like! Quote
pietruszka Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Thats on hand customer service for you!! I've used Rotosounds for years now, love 'em. It's good to see a company being this active amongst users. Not drug users mind. Dan Quote
discreet Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) I have sent PMs to all those involved for their names and addresses which I will forward to Jason. [quote name='WarrenD' timestamp='1328009362' post='1520148'] Sorry what's going on? I'm getting some Rotos for free? [/quote] Yes!! Is anyone actually reading this thread or what? And WarrenD, please PM me your address! Edited January 31, 2012 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) I thought this vid would be of interest to everybody... found it on the Rotosound website. Lots of useful stuff on the site... have a look. [url="http://www.rotosound.com/"]http://www.rotosound.com/[/url] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To5Nalh3K14[/media] Edited January 31, 2012 by discreet Quote
deaky Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I must say that I have always had excellent service from Rotosound. I generally use their PSD 99 strings and one occasion I broke the exposed wire on one of the strings. I emailed them and John Doughty came straight back advising he would send a replacement string free of charge. Thanks again Deaky Quote
gjones Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I'm looking forward to getting my set. I also recommend the tape wound strings. They have a huge fat motown sound. Especially if you play them with a mute. Quote
StraightSix Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1328048850' post='1521084'] I'm looking forward to getting my set. I also recommend the tape wound strings. They have a huge fat motown sound. Especially if you play them with a mute. [/quote] Do you mean the Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 monel flatwounds...? Quote
bertbass Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Sorry, Been at the hospital since 07.45 with my lady who was having an op today. discreet, I have e-mailed you. What a jolly nice man Mr How is. I use Rotosounds on my 8 string bass but I have to be honest and say that this is because they are the only company I can find that sell an 8 string set although to be fair I have no complaint with them at all but I also have nothing to compare them with. I think a fair and honest appraisal is the least we can offer after such a generous offer Quote
discreet Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1328133026' post='1522550'] Sorry, been at the hospital since 07.45 with my lady who was having an op today. [/quote] No problemo mate, nothing serious I hope? Please give our best wishes to mrs bertbass. So we're all done... Rotos should be arriving very soon. Thanks everyone! Edited February 1, 2012 by discreet Quote
chrismuzz Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I don't personally like Rotosound strings, they don't quite have that edge that I like, or stay as bright as other brands I've uses. However I hear nothing but praise for their customer services, and they're well priced too! Makes me wish i DID like them lol Quote
StraightSix Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Have you tried the different types of Rotosounds...? Their range is extensive... Quote
clarkpegasus4001 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Bugger! I semed to have missed out here! I ONLY use Rotosound strings 105 - 45 as listed on my profile page. I'd just like to say what a lovely gesture from Jason How and congrats to all who recieved a set (if ever so slightly begrudgingly) Edited February 1, 2012 by clarkpegasus4001 Quote
gelfin Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 I would also just like to add my praise for Rotosound service. A couple of years ago I ordered a number of various sets from a local shop (now gone) by phone. They said that they would need to order them. Fine I would pick up next Monday and paid by credit card up front. Cutting it short the shop kept making excuses say Rotosound were out of stock. Contacted Roto who said they hadn't had the order. I lost it a bit and emailed all the addresses on their site moaning that I could get the strings in three days from the states but not buy locally. Next thing I know is I'm getting calls from Roto people all being very positive and helpfull. Can't remember who, it may have been Jason took my address. Next day in the post I receive the complete order of strings free of charge. I have always used Roto's and will continue to do so. I've only ever had one slightly iffy D string, but didn't complain as they had been so good before. I still haven't used all the strings they sent yet Keep it up Rotosound Quote
Dad3353 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 A splendid thread to follow, this is BC at it's best, perhaps..? Well done to all involved, and looking forward to the reviews which must surely follow... I certainly can't claim to be responsable for Rotosound's continued success; I use the TruBass Black Nylons (RS88M...) on a Hofner Verithin bass, and I'm afraid to say that they last literally years. The very same sound from new to eternity. One has to like that solid 'thump', of course (not for slapping..!). Excellent product, I shall certainly not switch to any other (on that bass, at least...). No comfort to Rotosound, however. I suppose that every little helps, though..? Sorry, Jason; your product is too good, it seems. Please don't change them. Quote
chrismuzz Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='StraightSix' timestamp='1328136766' post='1522649'] Have you tried the different types of Rotosounds...? Their range is extensive... [/quote] I have tried a few yes, but due to shop availability at the time discovered other brands that work better for me. I won't sit here and promote them though since this is a Roto thread Edited February 3, 2012 by chrismuzz Quote
gjones Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='StraightSix' timestamp='1328089505' post='1521483'] Do you mean the Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 monel flatwounds...? [/quote] no, they're called tru bass. [url="http://www.rotosound.com/tru_88.php"]http://www.rotosound.com/tru_88.php[/url] Edited February 3, 2012 by gjones Quote
discreet Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Email from Jason How, Rotos are being shipped today (Mon February 6) so look out for them. Thanks! Mark Quote
gjones Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 I took an ancient set of rotos out and put them on my Precision and they sound great. The older the better for that vintage sound. Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Agree. I`ve a two-year-old set of Roto Rounds on one of my Precisions, and they sound like flats. Why not buy flats then, I hear people ask? Well I just don`t like the feel - can`t get on with them. So I get that traditional thump sound I like, from strings that are comfortable to play. Quote
Muzz Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Well, I didn't post earlier because I honestly didn't want a set of Rotosounds, even for free. I [i]really[/i] don't like them. Top marks for customer service/promotion to Rotosound, though. OK, who's up for a 'discussion/begging' thread about DRs then? Edited February 7, 2012 by Muzz Quote
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