Greggo Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Anyone used legacy strings from strings direct? I got some for a newly acquired bass and as payday a long time off went with these because they are cheap like the budgie. Are they any good for price? Edited August 3, 2013 by Greggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 They are alledgedly Rotosound nickels in a different packet - someone on here found a Rotosound QC ticket inside a pack of theirs. And yes they are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Cool looking forward to getting it strung up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Yeah, they are fantastic - I change roughly every two months if gigging regularly and they sound great. It's not Tom Jones to get a dead string (particularly the E) in a pack but I've had the same problem with some other brands costing five times as much, so I don't really see that as an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Nice, just grabbed a set to stick in my gigbag and use as spares! I love Stringsdirect. £1 delivery and you don't need to register with them to buy stuff. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1375526945' post='2162491'] Yeah, they are fantastic - I change roughly every two months if gigging regularly and they sound great. It's not Tom Jones to get a dead string (particularly the E) in a pack but I've had the same problem with some other brands costing five times as much, so I don't really see that as an issue. [/quote] Yeah I used some strings once that were unopened and lying around in rehearsal room as spares (Johnny Brooke brand) that had a dead E but apparently they were bought in bulk and were about £4 a packet Edited August 3, 2013 by Greggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Strung up my BB today with these not a dead string in packet I'm happy to report! Not plugged in yet but sound nice acoustic at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Yep they're spot on matey have had them on a couple of basses and they're good, esp for the money! Edited August 8, 2013 by andydye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 They do 5 string sets for a tenner too deffo can't go wrong. Shame no flatwound sets but maybe they will eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well put them on yesterday and had a rehearsal today and I'm very happy with them. Not too sparkly (which I like) and tonnes of definition. I find the tension comfortable too; my usual LaBella Stainless Steels are slightly stiffer so not too radical a departure. We'll see how long they last though! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 [i]I,ve got them and there fine[/i] [i]No complaints[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 THey are great, and are all I use. There is no need to pay more IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I've used them and agree with above comments- they do just seem like Rotos.So if you like Rotos you'll dig these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1375946903' post='2167655'] They are great, and are all I use. There is no need to pay more IMO. [/quote] Your secret weapons/strings are well and truly out now matey aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1375959011' post='2167841'] Your secret weapons/strings are well and truly out now matey aren't they [/quote] it would seem so. Glad to be of service to the bass world at large ! Glad that they're working for you too Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 I prefer them to the EB cobalt on my 5 string! In fact I've just broke a string on said bass accidentally ah well will have to restring with a 5 string set of legacy now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I love em. Can't recommend them highly enough for guitar or bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthestuntmen Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yup, all I use these days; electric guitars, acoustic guitar, bass. And I originally found about them on BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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