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-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I am not a musician, but I love "playing" the ukulele as a way to amuse myself and relax at the end of a long day. Unfortunately I have trouble tuning my instrument because I am not so blessed with a tin ear. I have trouble determining when I have my uke strings in tune. I can get close, but often an off pitch string sounds OK to me.
I really never heard of an electronic tuner before I discovered the Korg CA-40 as a recommended product based on my purchasing history on the [...]. The price tag on the thing was so cheap I thought I could buy one and gamble that it was a remedy for my problem tuning the ukulele.
The tuner arrived and I was amazed at how easy it was to use and how nice my ukulele sounded once it was tuned properly. The Korg CA-40 "listens" to a string and an easily read screen along with a series of lights tell me what note a given string is sounding. The device automatically shows if a string is sharp or flat so I know to tighten or loosen it on the way to the proper sound.
I read some reviews of the Korg CA-40 by real musicians and was quickly intimidated by jargon and comments I didn't understand. I thought the tuner might be something a genuine amateur would find overly complicated to use. Not so--actually the tuner is probably more useful to a novice with a dumb ear than to the pro with perfect pitch. This thing is a winner.


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With superior features like a large, easy-to-read, LCD needle-style display, the Korg CA-40 Chromatic Tuner is a highly functional digital tuner at a great value.

Wide Detection Range With a wide range that covers A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz), you can tune a variety of instruments with the Korg CA-40, including wind, string, and keyboard instruments. The pitch and range are detected quickly and accurately. You can use the built-in high-sensitivity microphone to detect the pitch of an acoustic instrument without the need for any other equipment. Alternatively, you can use the separately sold CM-100 contact microphone to send the vibration of the instrument directly to the tuner, so that you can tune accurately without worrying about other sounds in the environment. An output jack (bypass) has been added to this digital tuner, making it easy to check the tuning even while you perform.
Conveniently Thin and Compact The pocket-sized CA-40 features a refined design with a stand on the back that lets you place this digital tuner on any surface.
Large, High-Precision LCD Meter The CA-40's display has been enlarged for even clearer visibility. In addition to providing both the accuracy of an LCD and the easy viewing of a needle-style meter, red and green LEDs are also provided to indicate pitch deviations, making tuning smooth and easy.
Sound Out Function In addition to letting you tune visually using the meter, this digital tuner provides a Sound Out function that plays a reference tone through the internal speaker, allowing you to tune by ear. You can adjust the reference tone in semitone steps over a range of C4 through C5 (one octave) to accommodate a variety of instruments. Since the reference tone you specify is remembered, it's easy to sound it again whenever you need to.
Adjustable Calibration The Calibration function of this hand held tuner lets you adjust the pitch in 1 Hz steps over a range of 410 - 480 Hz in order to accommodate a variety of concert pitches, giving you the flexibility to tune accurately to any song or key. There's also a memory backup function that preserves the Calibration setting and Sound Out settings even when you turn off the power.
Auto Power Off Function The power of this digital tuner will turn off automatically if the unit is left powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.
Long Battery Life The CA-40 is designed for long battery life, and allows approximately 85 hours of continuous use (continuous A4 input, Meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).
Three Year Warranty Korg digital tuners and metronomes purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.
What's in the Box Korg CA-40 Tuner, Two AAA Batteries, Owner's Manual

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