mytilini Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Hi - can anyone please explain the sound differences between Rotosound RS77LD flatwounds, made of Monel, compared to, say, Ernie Ball Group IV stainless flats, when played on a passive, fretless, P-bass type...?Ā Thanks! Quote
fretmeister Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Iāve used both. The Rotos have less highs and more of a low mid bloom. The EBs are more even in tone to my ears. Ā With the same gauge the Rotos are massively stiffer / higher tension. They make La Bellaās look like string. I found the EB to feel nicer under the fingers. Ā If you have any type of nickel allergy / sensitivity at all then avoid the Rotos. They give me finger blisters these days. Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Yeah those Rotos are like solid pieces of metal draped along the fretboard, a real workout. Can sound great, though Iāve never managed it (think they need a valve amp to get them to shine). Quote
mytilini Posted March 16 Author Posted March 16 Hi guys - just got back online and read your excellent, informative and helpful replies... thank you!Ā I love the feel of the Group IVs - very smooth.Ā I had been considering lashing out on the Rotosounds, but the way you describe them, they're the total opposite of what I would like.Ā Cheers! Quote
shoulderpet Posted March 29 Posted March 29 (edited) On 15/03/2025 at 18:20, Lozz196 said: Yeah those Rotos are like solid pieces of metal draped along the fretboard, a real workout. Can sound great, though Iāve never managed it (think they need a valve amp to get them to shine). Yes, I emailed Rotosound to suggest maybe they should also have them available in a lighter gauge than 100-40, they responded and politely said it wasn't something they were considering doing, shame as they do have a nice unique tone to them but they are just too stiff. Edited April 13 by shoulderpet Quote
LowB_FTW Posted April 13 Posted April 13 I try and put the RotosoundĀ RS775LD flats on all my basses (except my Washburn semi-acoustic, for which I have someĀ Rotosound RS885LD Black Nylons). I absolutely love the sound and feel of the Rotosound Monel flats. Ā On 15/03/2025 at 18:20, Lozz196 said: (think they need a valve amp to get them to shine). I do have a Vox AC50 amp head, but even just using my Vox amPlug and headphones, or straight into my DAW, I wouldn't be without the Monel flats. Ā Mark Quote
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