What strings are you using on your Ric right now 10/28/12

[ilan]

I think about 3 years now. I love old rounds.

[jps]

Same here, I only change strings when all the planets line up.

[Graze]

TI Flats (Jazz flats?) on my'92 4003S (fireglo)

Been on there for about 5 years I think

Graze

[RicOSoundMan]

D'Adarrio Chrome Flats on the 3001 and Good old faithful GHS BAss boomers on the 3000 and 4001. And that way keep Michigan economy going

[turlu]

I have a set of Rotosound stainless steel I can put on my V63.... Just wondering if they still chew up the frets as they used to in the past? I had some installed a few years back and really thought that was the case then. Let me know!

[Colonel Sanders]

I have a set of Rotosound stainless steel I can put on my V63.... Just wondering if they still chew up the frets as they used to in the past? I had some installed a few years back and really thought that was the case then. Let me know!

It depends of your style of playing I would say?

If you wore frets rapidly with Rotosound before, you will do the same. If you have a light touch and do not bend to much, it should not be a problem.

[Gerb]

Right now there are some really old Rotosounds roundwounds set up on my 4001c64. Thinking about it to change them, because all my punch is gone, but I ain't got the money for it right now..

[turlu]

I have a set of Rotosound stainless steel I can put on my V63.... Just wondering if they still chew up the frets as they used to in the past? I had some installed a few years back and really thought that was the case then. Let me know!

It depends of your style of playing I would say?

If you wore frets rapidly with Rotosound before, you will do the same. If you have a light touch and do not bend to much, it should not be a problem.

Thanks Jeff. I would consider myself to have a normal to aggressive attack on my lovely V63 !! I will not take the chance and stick with my R.Cocco strings then !!!!

Thanks for your help and advice ! Anyone wants a set of Roto's at a good price here ??

[FretlessOnly]

Rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd see if I could revive this one. I'm looking for round recommendations for my '72 4001. So, a question to start:

Is it generally true that nickel rounds are kinder to frets than are SS rounds?

If so, are the D'Addario XLs a good choice? I don't care for light gauges (i.e., a 0.040 G string and a 0.100 E string), but is my '72 likely to be willing to handle more?

Are Circle K's all SS?

All for now, thanks.

[woodyng]

I love the circle k's myself. They are a great compromise between both clanky and smooth sounds,getting both easily. And they feel fantastic. I have been using DR strings (sunbeams and fatbeams mostly) for about a decade or more,but really prefer the 'K's overall.

[Kopfjaeger]

Rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd see if I could revive this one. I'm looking for round recommendations for my '72 4001. So, a question to start:

Is it generally true that nickel rounds are kinder to frets than are SS rounds?

If so, are the D'Addario XLs a good choice? I don't care for light gauges (i.e., a 0.040 G string and a 0.100 E string), but is my '72 likely to be willing to handle more?

Are Circle K's all SS?

All for now, thanks.

Yes, I believe most frets are stainless steel. When similar materials cause friction they both wear relatively the same. Softer materials will wear faster when rubbed against a harder material. Stainless steel strings will wear you frets faster than nickel.

Circle K's are a hybrid combination of nickel & steel, according to their site.

On another note, my 4002 likes Curt Mangen strings from PoTR. I'm hesitant to change a thing on her. Why screw with perfection!! However, I will be sending a set of Balanced tension Circle K's to Larry Davis along with my 4002 project bass. I's really like her to be set up for them.

Sepp

[jps]

Most fret material has primarily nickel or sometimes brass (Warwick, for example) in it; SS frets are a more modern material (I think Ken Parker was an innovator in this respect), but one I would use if/when re-fretting an instrument.

[spongebob]

D'addario Nickels, 45-105.

Played these for a good while now - use them on both my Ric and P-bass - great strings that really bring a nice tone IMHO.

[Baker69]

I recently swapped the stock Ric strings that came with my new 4003 MG for a set of Roto '66's.

Rock on!

[rickreck]

I have more than 15 years and love the blue package ernie ball(40 60 70 95)