Rotosound R12 Nickel Medium/Heavy Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (12 16 24 32 42 52)

I have been using the Ernie ball Slinky Cobalt strings for a long while and super slinkies before that. Randomly came across these in a youtube video comparing different guitar strings. Seeing how cheap these are and how good they sounded in the video I had to try them, boy am I glad I did. They sound bright, lively and have a real depth to their sound. They also feel just as good as Ernie Balls, they're comfortable and easy to bend but without sacrificing any quality. Really can't fault them, paying around ~£5.50 for a set of really solid guitar strings in 2024 is unheard of. Try them out, you won't be disappointed.

Sounds good and feels good. Running stability with these strings is good; I'm tuning far less often. Reasonably priced and the spare high E string is a nice touch.

As always great strings and value, Love thesound (tone) of these strings and you get a free strap with the three set box

I bought these after watching a YouTube video by Paul Davids in which he did a blind ‘shoot-out’ on sound quality. They beat Elixir and D’Addario to take the winning spot.So? He was right. They’re my favourite electric strings to date. It’s going to be interesting to see how durable these are.These are also made in the UK by a British owned company with a long tradition of innovation. So as well as quality good enough for some of the greatest guitarists of all time, purchases are pumping money back into our economy and not the USA or China.3 sets of strings and a guitar strap for £17? Bargain. 3 sets of strings and a strap for £20.90 a few months later? Not so much of a bargain, but still excellent value. They'd have been even better value if the top E hadn't suddenly snapped, whilst the guitar was on its stand. I checked the nut, the string tree and the string's neck tuner aperture for rough areas. There were none. There's no spare top E with the packs in this set. And they are obviously put in other packs for a reason. Tone wise though they are great.

Simple package. Strings in great condition. I chose size eleven white for the first time . Im very impressed. Out of the bag theyre almost streched ready to play. They feel great. Tonaly perfect for my bitza strat v6 icon.Quality sound. Like hot treacle over a brand new shovel. Easy to bend without over doing it. Theyre going to last. As i said strong stable tuning. I cannot say enough good things! Well done rotar! Well done. Im changing all mt electrics to these strings. The highs are moreish. The mids pop. And the bass is never fluffy. Incredible

Excellent alloy 52 strings. Same tension and stiffness as other rotosounds. Similar smooth feeling to nickel swing 66. More mid focused tone than other rotosounds rounds, bit politer. Don't quite have the midrange growl usually associated with rotosounds rounds. Really great strings. Personally I prefer the nickel swing bass, but that's just personal preference. Only think I didn't like about the ultra, no silks. Poor show rotosound (or good effort depending on your opinion on silks).

Favourite strings for about 20 years. The only slight criticism is the more recent idea of the plastic-y foil packaging and the way the strings are wrapped in twos. If you're not always replacing a full set (penniless musician here!), it makes it difficult to put the spares back in and they can ping out of the opened packet in transit. I understand they changed to keep the strings particularly fresh before opening, but I preferred the older cardboard packets with individually wrapped strings. This is not enough to lose a star, as they are great long-lasting strings and therefore good value. The strap is good quality too, and the colours vary from packet to packet I believe. I use them for gigs, as I'm not one to use flashy leather / logo'd straps, etc. 5/5

Good strings, haven't had any breakages yet, but why bother putting a 'free' strap with them? Do I need another strap everytime I buy some strings?I'm still using the same couple of leather straps I bought about 20 years ago, and certainly have no use for the cheap ones that come with the strings, so come on Rotosound and ditch the 'free' strap and knock a bit off the price.Have to admit I'm too cloth eared to notice much difference between different brands of strings, but Rotosound are made in my country, so that's where my money is going.

I like this set for my tele and they fit and sound perfect, they last a while if you take care of them. The free strap is a nice touch and I got the green one, very basic nylon strap but its free anyway.Just as a heads up my tele also has a top-loader bridge and the thick strings didn't fit so I just loaded it regularly trough the body.

Good strings and the extra e string is something I love

Very good strings.

Cordas com excelente sonoridade. Uso para afinar em Sol (open G).

I like these strings for their lively tone without being too bright. They remind me somewhat of D’Addario NYXL’s which were my favorite string for a while, but just too expensive. They feel softer than most strings this lively, which gives them a relaxed feel without sounding too mellow.