spongebob Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Adding to the many list of string questions..... I have been using Roto's nickel strings for a bit, and their stainless before that. Only changed over after reading about increased fretwar to my precious Rics! I have been looking at the Elites Players series. Anybody on here use them? I always go for standard gauge, out of interest! Looking for an Elites website, I couldn't find one! Does it exist? I just wondered if anyone on note is an Elites player (not that it actually matters...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've been using Elites Players for years – and always been happy with them. They last a lot better than the Rotos in my experience, though I haven't used Rotos since switching to Elites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I’ll use them every now and again if I need some strings quickly and the shop I go to doesn’t have any Ernie Balls. They’re much better than Rotos, so much better that they’re incomparable, but then I don’t like Rotosound strings BTW – I use the ‘Medium’ gauge Elites – 100, 80, 60, 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Excellent! I'll give some a try and see how we go!! Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 As a matter of interest, does anyone know who makes Elites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 i got some Roto Stainless strings and hated them so much! So switched to Elites the same day basically. For the price they are great strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Used to use elites and have used Rotos, hate them both now. DR BBs for me now, fabulous strings. Last a long time too, but at thirty quid for a set of four, I need them to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote]Used to use elites and have used Rotos, hate them both now. DR BBs for me now, fabulous strings. Last a long time too, but at thirty quid for a set of four, I need them to![/quote] I would use DR's but i genuinely dont have £30 to spend on strings! Elites, nice and cheap plus the life isnt too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='407965' date='Feb 12 2009, 07:56 PM']As a matter of interest, does anyone know who makes Elites?[/quote] They are a Bass Centre brand. I couldn't tell you who *actually* makes the physical string though. The strings are available directly from the Bass Centre or online outlets such as StringBusters / Strings Direct etc etc I am currently endorsed and have been using Elites for .. well.. ages! (I have to source the .175 gauge strings from Warwick, but I also get them through the Bass Centre.) As a matter of interest to me, Rotosound have *just* started making very heavy gauge bass strings.. well.. the 175's at least. I remember asking Rotosound to make such gauge strings sometime last year, if not before and after a meeting they were unable to do it, due to not having the machinery. Sounds like they have the capability now! I wouldn't mind comparing the Rotosound heavy gauges against the Warwicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I am a very big fan of Elite Strings. I have used them for about 10 years now and love them. Only string I have been totally in love with sound wise. I use the stadium ones 45 - 105. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I've not tryed them all but i do like them, have to say i do want to try some Elixirs and DR but only if my pay improves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I used to use Elites Stadium for years, very happily. Good job as they were the only 5 string double ball set I could find at the time Currently using Picato flats as they'll do one-off custom sets. Liking these very much, too! HUGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='407965' date='Feb 12 2009, 07:56 PM']As a matter of interest, does anyone know who makes Elites?[/quote] I believe they're made by GHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='412036' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:56 PM']As a matter of interest to me, Rotosound have *just* started making very heavy gauge bass strings.. well.. the 175's at least. I remember asking Rotosound to make such gauge strings sometime last year, if not before and after a meeting they were unable to do it, due to not having the machinery. Sounds like they have the capability now! I wouldn't mind comparing the Rotosound heavy gauges against the Warwicks.[/quote] We...(well ok..Jim) tried to garner interest in Roto to make ERB guages....18 months ago..nice to see they are bothering in the Low section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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