These strings can be easily confused for a flat wound string. The difference is the shape of each strings steel core. Buy rotosound nickel medium gauge roundwound bass strings 40 60 80 100. Most electric guitar strings these days are hex wound but i was trying to find who makes some round wound, thanks for the link to the new tone strings. Rotosound nickel heavy gauge roundwound bass strings 50 70. These strings last a long time, resist corrosion and are 100% nickel free. How started manufacturing music strings for many famous artists across the world. Unlike roundwound electric guitar strings or nylon classical strings where either the first three strings are plain or you have an option of a wound or plain third string, almost all flatwound strings are wound for the 3rd to 6th strings. Learn how and when to remove this template message. The world famous rotosound swing bass guitar strings are sold to over 70 countries and exported in tons, used by every famous group in the world, and are the result of this initial design.
Discussion in strings bg started by precisionb87, jul 24, 2011. Roundwound, halfwound and flatwound the profile of the wrap wire affects tone and feel of guitar strings. What difference can you expect when playing with flatwound vs roundwound strings on an electric bassguitar. Rotosound nickel medium gauge roundwound bass strings 40 60. This classic construction makes titefit a great allaround string that works for a range of. Funk players who slapped and rock players who liked the growl soon switcher over. The invention of wound strings, such as nylon covered in wound metal, was a crucial step in string instrument technology, because a metalwound string can produce a lower pitch than a catgut string of similar thickness. But what kind of strings did people put on all these different martin models back then, between 19351941. The violin gstring was often wound with silver while the other strings were just plain gut. This would raise the density of the gstring allowing it to be smaller in diameter, and create a more projection. All sounds made by your guitar or bass start with the vibration of a string. String music news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Roto sound from england started marketing round wound bass strings some time in the 70s.
Buy rotosound nickel heavy gauge roundwound bass strings 50 70 90 110. Tite fit nickel plated electric guitar strings titefit electric guitar strings utilize a nickelplated steel wrap wire wound on a round core wire to produce a fatter sound. The actual pull tension or lbf on the strings tuned to pitch varies slightly. Just the other day i was trying to find a history of guitar strings on the inet but couldnt really find anything. Fast fret wear was a common complaint for many years, and rickenbacker sought to address the issue. The history of strings archive mandolin cafe forum. Dont feel bad if you dont, theyre very similar both roundwound and nickelwound strings use nickelplated steel wire to wrap around a steel core. Roundwound, halfwound and flatwound strings and beyond. With nickelwound strings, the steel core is hex shaped. Ryan montbleau daddario half round electric guitar strings offer. Roundwound acoustic guitar strings musicians friend. Rotosound string factory looking for an evensounding, heavy roundwound bass string. Their monel sets are also wound over a round core too which gives.
Passione by pirastro for violin, viola, and cello are wonderfully full, round, sweet, and warmsounding wound gutcore strings with plenty of projection. This new technology forever changed and helped to shape the modern music we hear today. A finished book might need dozens of operations to complete, according to the specific style and materials. Douglas morley the president of morley pianos, bromley, kent. Core and wrap wires meet strict requirements to make the grade. The semiround wound string is sometimes called a groundround or groundwound string. The birth of the roundwound bass string bass musician.
These round wound strings provide a warm booming sound that the ubass is known for. Flatwound strings consist of a steel core string wrapped with a flat wire, which results in a smooth feel and warm, mellow tone think jazz and motown. He made the strings for the masters and for many instruments which resulted one day in a call from mr. Xaviere nickel round wound hybrid light guitar strings. Bass guitar strings free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Been looking forward to this book from the moment i finished the last nathan ballingrud collection, a few years back. In this issue, we will take a look back at the birth of the roundwound bass string. There are several different styles of wrap shapes that have evolved over the years.
Thats thats these strings which were a a strong dave holcomb the sales rep for g strings made for leo spender it was probably a production run. Rotosound is a british guitar and bass string manufacturing company based in england. Roundwound strings were a key element in the trend toward louder, more. Following wound gstrings the creation of the steel estring grew in popularity in the late 19th century. Round wound strings were around a long time before flat wounds.
Half round guitar strings have a warmer sound due to the strings being round wound, then ground down for a smoother feel. Why is that, and what can a wound g string do for you that a plain string cant. Rotosounds trademark swing bass string set was first produced in 1966. By the end of the 17th century, they were often used on the lowest strings of some bass instruments as well as french violins. This month begins the series, important moments in bass history. I have used both over the years and like each for specific kinds of playing on specific kinds of guitars. The catalog also offers a set to use on hawaiianstyle steel guitars. The birth of the roundwound bass string bass musician magazine. James made some enquiries for zither strings and for this particular zither, the concert zither, strings for this instrument in london was practically unknown, so substitute strings were used to make up a complete set of strings, using some violin strings, some guitar strings, some cello strings, until a reasonable balance was completed. As far as bass strings are concerned, im pretty certain that most of what you hear on all the classic recordings is flat wound. Martin m140 8020 bronze round wound acoustic strings light. After the external wraps are put around the string core, the wraps are ground smooth. The pickups sound so much hotter with round wounds as well, such as that slightly broken up bluesy tone, which just doesnt translate with half rounds.
I will start by saying my first electric guitar had flat wounds on it when i got it used. In the 1970s, when flatwound string usage began to decline, more people turned to the new roundwound strings. The simplest wound strings are roundwoundwith round wire wrapped in a. Bookbinding is a specialized trade that relies on basic operations of measuring, cutting, and gluing. In this issue, we will take a look back at the birth of the roundwound bass string and how a small british company and john entwistle changed the sound of the bass guitar in the early days of the electric bass, if you wanted to buy new strings for. Ground wound strings are manufactured in the same basic manner as round wound strings. Apparently round wound will yield warmer tones, fller tones with more sustain, but many companies dont advertise the tech detail. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
It wouldnt have been in the part number book if it wasnt we dont put just samples in there i just especially when im writing prototypes and things for somebody no part numbers or side. Bookbinding combines skills from other trades such as paper and fabric crafts, leather work, model making, and graphic arts. Is a wound g string or wound 3rd string right for your. Ghs strings a ghs history lesson with jon moody facebook. What is the difference between nickelwound and round. Xaviere medium heavy nickel round wound guitar strings. Strings called halfoverspun were between the lowest allgut and highest closewound string. Considering the companys long history manufacturing strings for. Musicians gear electric 10 nickel plated steel guitar strings. Semiround wound guitar strings 101 professor string.
Flatwound edit flatwound strings also have a round core, but the winding wire has a rounded square crosssection. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of roundwound bass guitar strings at guitar center. Passione strings have a very colorful, dynamic sound and are an instant way to warm up any instrument. The birth of the roundwound bass string important moments in bass history. Kala metal round wound ubass strings this unique bass string set is specifically constructed of a nylon core with silver plated windings. I love the round wounds on got on my guitar but i have no idea what brand they are or the thickness because they came with the bass at the pawn shop i bought it from. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Get the guaranteed lowest prices on roundwound guitar strings instruments at musicians friend. Classical thump on a kala ubass with round wound strings. Martin guitar strings are wound to precise specifications. Wound g stringsor wound 3rd stringsused to be in nearly every electric guitar string set available, but not so much these days. I also noticed that coil tapped sounds are way more alive with round wounds. What are some pros and cons of flatwound strings vs. The pitch stabilizes quickly and in fact faster than any other gut core string. This enabled stringed instruments to be made with less thick bass strings. Yet most guitarists overlook the basic principles of how to select the best strings for their playing style. Their monel sets are also wound over a round core too which gives them that little bit more of a vintage vibe. In the beginning it was gut strings, then as instruments evolved, pianoviolin, steel strings were the standard, plain ones were solid and the larger ones were a solid core with copper or brassbronze wound tightly over the core. They always sound great, and last as long as anything out there. History is ambiguous whether such strings were openwound or tigerlines. Buy fender 7250 nickelplated steel roundwound v bass guitar strings 45125.
String history what did guitar players use in the pre. Professor string has just published a book about one of the most misunderstood components of the guitar. The rickenbacker 4003, which replaced the 4001, differs in the truss rod design and introduces a fret wire that better withstands the wear from roundwound strings. As with nathans first collection, i couldnt leave this one alone.
Click to copy post link what are the pros and cons of each type. I know that they feel different i am asking explicitly in terms of sound. Started in the late 1950s by james how a musician and engineer by trade. Daddario half round electric guitar strings wrapped with 430 stainless steel and then precision ground, these daddario half round electric guitar strings give you a smooth feel with round wound sound. Those strings, the rs66 sets, were the first that vibrated properly. And i read my copy of wounds right after the book arrived. When dealing with guitar strings, ground wound is a type of string most commonly associated with bass guitars. They feature lower tension compared to traditional built bass strings, making them easy on the fingers with a great. Buy daddario electric guitar strings regular light gauge round wound. Daddario electric guitar strings regular light gauge round. In a nutshell, round cores add a bit more flexibility and warmth to a string. The icon v74mrjp comes with round wound strings, which give you that fretless growl that.
One evening and the following morning was all it took and i didnt want the stories to end. Round wound guitar strings offer the the brightest sound, yet have more string noise due to their ribbed texture. I kinda think rounds are actually a scam and the never ending addiction to super bright zingy strings is just a way for the guitarstring manufacturers to make more money, by encouraging guitarists to change their strings every week. Difference between nickel round wound vs nickel plated steel. Daddario half round electric guitar strings ehr310 reg. A string is the vibrating element that produces sound in string instruments such as the guitar. As much as it was nice to have that clear tone, i missed the snap and presence of round wound strings.