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The 80/20 alloy still proving a popular serious alternative to the 92/8 category.
The brass windings guarantee high energy transfer offering a tighter more controlled tone.
Johns thoughts on his strings of choice…
In my search for the clearest set of bronze strings, I tried some old Rotosounds in black and red packets that I had somehow managed to hang on to for years. They sounded really good, bright and well balanced but with a rich tone.
The company were amused to hear that anybody should still have strings going so far back but assured me that, several packet designs later, their new strings were still the same quality. Rotosound bass strings have a high profile world-wide which may have overshadowed their guitar strings.
James How, who founded the company in the fifties, engineered a new type of string-winding machine that was a step ahead of the industry and all the strings are produced to the same degree of precision.
In addition to the phospher-bronze round wounds, Rotosound also make guitar strings in the piano string design.
That is with the wrap wire stopping short of the ball end so that a section of the core wire is exposed and only the core wire comes into contact with the saddle. These strings are called ‘Country Gold’.
It is actually an old idea and I have a feeling that the very first steel strings used on the guitar in the 1800′s were like that.
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Yes, all of our new guitars are personally set up for optimal tone and playability in-store by Ant, our owner. Ant is an expert guitar technician and has been playing for over 39 years.
Used guitars vary, and as such we would recommend visiting our store to try them out prior to purchase. All used guitars are thoroughly inspected and assessed prior to listing.
All new guitars come with a standard 12 month manufacturer’s warranty.
Used guitars are warranted for 1 month.
Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery. GuitarShop Folkestone can not be held responsible for carrier issues outside of our control.
If your guitar is faulty, you can return it to us within 14 days for a full refund or credit – Please contact us prior to sending back and we will start the process. Your refund will be issued once appraised.
We do not accept refunds for items that are simply unwanted.
Abby Chaston2024-07-25Fantastic customer service here, it’s a great place!Lodi Lama2024-06-07Just picked up a guitar from the GuitarShop. There is a wide range of guitars on offer and Anthony (the owner), was there to help me choose. Would very much recommend a visit.Craig B2024-02-12Brilliant shop, great prices and the owner is a true gent.Ed Thomas2024-01-22the best guitar shop for miles around. amazing personal service. great range of instruments and amps as well as all the extras, and some amazing vintage and 2nd hand gems. THE PERFECT STOP OFF FOR BANDS IN NEED OF ANYTHING GUITAR RELATED BEFORE YOU GO OFF TO EUROPE!Nick Hurford2023-07-04Very happy with my purchase. Ant was more than helpful with any questions I had to ask, very quick delivery and the guitar came as pictured on the website. Thank you Ant!Paul Eaton2023-05-13Very helpful and friendly serviceTim Warner2023-03-03Excellent great service prices very helpfulReel Em In2023-01-25What this shop doesn’t know about guitars isn’t worth knowing.Zahir Mawji2023-01-11Found this place on line and got in touch about a particular guitar. Anthony is one hell of a guy! He went above and beyond in my purchase and was always patient. Honesty and integrity go very in my book and I experienced it here by the truckload. Really appreciate having purchased from you! To potential buyers: just have a chat with Anthony and you'll be put at ease. Thank you again!James Galpin2023-01-01I ordered a new set of pickups immediately after christmas and didn't imagine I would see them until the first week back, but no, even with the postal shenanigans and the time of year, they arrived in time for me to install them and play the new guitar before the close of the year. Top class communication from Ant at the store too. Fabulous service and great product. Many thanks.