Rotosound RS99LDG Psd Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings (45 65 85 105) Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried these strings out because I wanted somethign different, and I'd had it with GHS strings. I found their tone gooey in the higher registers, and they were frequently "muffled" when it came to the lower tones, but they were loud. A friend suggested Rotosound strings and after much searching I settled on these. They're no where near as popular as the 66's whcih everyone seems to use, but I liked the idea of only the center string on the bridge, and the beefy winding, and so I thought I'd give them a try.
The cons:
1. You actually need to assemble the string youself on the bridge end, due to the design, there needs to be a certain length of bare string from the bridge before the winding starts, in order for it to sound right. That part is a little difficult, bets left to a luthier if you're in any doubt.
2. They are without a doubt the harshest strings my hands have ever felt. I've never had callouses build up so fast, and my fingers so sore until they did. They are a very rough string.
The pros:
1. WOW! They sound cool. For a precision bass, where the tone gets a little lost in comparison to a jazz bass, these strings still have plenty of bite and tone. They're very clear, and not muddy at all. The upper registers are clear, bright, and warm. The lower registers boom and have a fantastic growl to them. Turn the tone knob down and you have a huge amount of low end, clear and deep. They have incredible range.
2. What originally sold me on these strings was their attack and sustain. The small amount of contact between the string and the bridge allows for a very fast and sharp attack, and an insane amount of sustain. Just touching a string will produce a sound that will come on strong and last for ages. They are great.
If you're looking for a string that produces a strong growl, deep tone, and clear note, then these strings are it. Recommended for rock, punk, metal, or anything that needs an aggressive sound, and you won't be disappointed.

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Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very fine tuner that allows you to tune any instrument, electronic or acoustical, "spot on." For the price I really didn't expect such a nice product. However, after reading about two minutes of instruction, I was accurately tuning my mandolin and guitar. It is very intuitive to use, is battery operated which makes it useful for on the road, and has has such practical features as auto turn off after non-use for 20 minutes so you don't kill your batteries should you forget to turn it off.

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High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg chromatic tuners the worldwide favorite. And now, the new Korg CA-30 joins the best-selling CA series of tuners. With even more features, like a pitch reference tone and marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds, the CA-30 digital tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact bodies.

Wide Range of Pitch Detection This compact chromatic tuner supports a broad range of C1 (32.70 Hz)-C8 (4186.01 Hz), allowing speedy and high-precision tuning of wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments. This hand held tuner is ideal for tuning even low-register notes containing numerous overtones that are often difficult to tune. A high-sensitivity microphone is built-in to this chromatic tuner, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic instruments such as ukuleles. A separately sold CM-100 contact microphone can also be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even more accurate tuning.
Ultra-compact body with a "Tilt Slit" Although the CA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you. The CA-30 chromatic tuner packs the functionality needed for tuning a wide range of instruments. From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient. The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.
High-precision LCD Meter The meter section uses an LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.
Sound Out In addition to visual tuning via meter, the Korg CA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear. Each press of the Sound switch will cycle through the A4-Bb4 notes, commonly used for tuning wind instruments. Alternatively, you can hold down the Sound switch to change the cycle to the semitone intervals from C4 through C5 (one octave), allowing reference pitches for any instrument to be sounded quickly.
Adjustable Calibration The Calibration function (410-480 Hz) of this chromatic tuner supports a wide range of standard pitches, and can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps for accurate and flexible tuning to any song or key. Thanks to the Memory Backup function, the Calibration and reference pitch are remembered even when the power is turned off. (However, these settings will be initialized when the batteries are replaced.)
Auto Power Off Function The power will turn off automatically if the unit is left powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.
Approximately 100 hours of Continuous Use Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).
Three Year Warranty Korg tuners and metronomes purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.
What's in the Box CA-30 Tuner, Owner's Manual, Two AAA Batteries

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