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“Some people really object to the sound of finger noise when they’re playing acoustic, and coated strings definitely mitigate that”: How different strings affect your acoustic guitar tone

By Jamie Dickson published

Strings have a major influence on your acoustic sound – here’s how to choose the right ones for your guitar

Close up of Telecaster pickups and strings

Best electric guitar strings 2024: the finest electric guitar strings for every budget and playing style

By Chris Corfield last updated

Keep your axe feeling and sounding fresh with the best electric guitar strings on offer right now

Adam Devonshire playing bass guitar

Rotosound at the Guitar Showcase 2023: IDLES’ Adam “Dev” Devonshire gives the low-down on his musical journey inside the UK’s joyfully defiant post-punk band

By Guitar World Staff published

Watch the bassist break down his biggest influences, and take a deep-dive into his tone and gear – of which Rotosound strings play a crucial role

Westfield 2022 acoustic range

Defunct British guitar brand Westfield is being revived by Rotosound

By Matt Parker published

Two new series – the Performer and Artist range – herald the rebirth of the entry-level specialist

Jimi Hendrix and Rotosound strings

From the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix to Rush and Guns N’ Roses, Rotosound bass strings have powered rock’s most iconic recordings

By Richard Bienstock published

Anywhere there’s great music being made, there’s also Rotosound strings

Rotosound guitar strings

Rotosound releases single string sets for its entire range of guitar and bass strings

By Matt Owen published

Single strings are now available from British Steel, Pure Nickel, Nexus and Ultramag sets

Isobella Burnham plays Rotosound

Add Jaco-like tones and colors to your playing with Isobella Burnham’s harmonics masterclass

By Richard Bienstock published

The British session virtuoso sits down with Rotosound to decode natural, artificial and sliding harmonics for players at every level

Photo Gallery: Rotosound Introduces Six New Effect Pedals

By Guitar World Staff published

NAMM 2014: Rotosound Introduces New Foil Packs and Color-Coded Strings

By Guitar World Staff published

Rotosound Introduces Three New Guitar Slides

By Guitar World Staff published

Rotosound has introduced a new line guitar slides. The new 2mm-thick slides come in glass, steel and brass and are available in two lengths: 60mm and 40mm.

Rotosound Adds 8-String Set to Its Roto Yellow Series

By Guitar World Staff published

Rotosound Reissues Vintage Fuzz Pedal Using 1960s Circuit Configuration

By Guitar World Staff published

Rotosound has re-issued its Vintage Fuzz Pedal using the same essential circuit configuration as the 1960s original design, combined with modern resistors and capacitors.

Video: Rotosound Announces Reissue of its Classic Vintage Fuzz Pedal

By Damian Fanelli published

AXOLOGY: Rotosound Turns 50, Gets Face Lift

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Rotosound has redesigned the packaging on its major guitar string lines to emphasize its British history and make each style of string easier to identify on store shelves.