Funky.Monkey Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) NAMM showstoppers: Guns N' Roses Duff McKagan Rotosound collaboration?6 hours agoHaving recently announced their long-awaited reunion, rumour has it that US rock legend Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses could be set to enter a new partnership with UK string specialist Rotosound.One such story that wasn't actually announced at the show, but can certainly be posted in the ‘ones to watch’ category concerns longtime Rotosound endorsee, Duff McKagan. As endorsements go, having Guns N’ Roses bass player McKagan on board is a solid bet. Their album Appetite For Destruction, released back in 1987, sealed the fortunes of these LA rockers, going on to become the biggest selling debut rock album of all time, selling over 18 million copies in the US alone and over 100 million albums worldwide. It was Rotosound 45-105 strings that McKagan used on the album and he’s continued to fly the Rotosound flag ever since. “One constant in my ever-changing careers and thoughts on rhythm, has been my Rotosound Swing Bass strings, nothing else comes close,” McKagan commented. The announcement in December 2015 that the original Guns N’ Roses lineup featuring McKagan would go on tour for the first time in 20 years caused an immediate response across the band’s social networking platforms, with a headline slot at Coachella Festival in Indio and a 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North America also showing there was certainly no decline in appetite from the fans to watch the band.During last week’s NAMM show, MI Pro learnt that Rotosound chairman Jason How and his wife Kathy were personally invited by the band to attend their rehearsals in Los Angeles to meet McKagan and spent time chatting with him about a new collaboration with the iconic British string manufacturer. “I can’t really say anymore at this stage,” commented How. “But it’s really exciting, so watch this space!” An announcement is expected sometime in February 2016.http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/index.php/news/read/namm-2016-showstoppers-guns-n-roses-set-for-rotosound-collaboration/020793 Edited January 29, 2016 by Funky.Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaAn announcement has to be fairly imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsinindy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaRead the article they are saying that was announced, but it hasn't been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIST Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Free bass strings throughout the whole tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Now if Rotosound can just sneak a small tape recorder in with them... Edited January 29, 2016 by James Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RussTCB Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaRead the article they are saying that was announced, but it hasn't been.I'm guessing it was scheduled to be announced by now. Hopefully the whole shebang gets announced ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Rotosound strings rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnRDuff1 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I love how he says he used swing bass strings his whole career. In the 90s he clearly used Spacers. Black strings with multicolored silks on the ends. They were discontinued and two years ago were rebranded and reintroduced as "Nexus" strings. They sound great. Edited January 30, 2016 by GnRDuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North America An announcement has to be fairly imminent. Makes you wonder what the hell is going on behind the scenes and why nothing hasn't been announced yet, doesn't it?!Idk I would think something is coming soon but it makes you wonder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaRead the article they are saying that was announced, but it hasn't been.I'm guessing it was scheduled to be announced by now. Hopefully the whole shebang gets announced ASAP.I would think with Vegas being sold out is a good sign we'll get more dates. Hopefully very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaRead the article they are saying that was announced, but it hasn't been. I'm guessing it was scheduled to be announced by now. Hopefully the whole shebang gets announced ASAP. I would think with Vegas being sold out is a good sign we'll get more dates. Hopefully very soon. You never know. These promotors may want to wait until after Vegas to see that things haven't fallen apart since there's so much risk involved.. Which would suck and hopefully that's not the case but idk, it just seems strange to me that it's been almost a month since the coachella announcement confirming this "reunion" with nothing else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 For all we know they've got a big announcement planned for February 11th or something. Just a day I pulled out of my rear but nevertheless there's no reason to press the panic button yet. Yes it seems quiet but we're also tracking and analyzing their every move or lack thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 25-date stadium tour through 2016 of North AmericaRead the article they are saying that was announced, but it hasn't been. I'm guessing it was scheduled to be announced by now. Hopefully the whole shebang gets announced ASAP. I would think with Vegas being sold out is a good sign we'll get more dates. Hopefully very soon.You never know. These promotors may want to wait until after Vegas to see that things haven't fallen apart since there's so much risk involved.. Which would suck and hopefully that's not the case but idk, it just seems strange to me that it's been almost a month since the coachella announcement confirming this "reunion" with nothing else..That is a decent assessment. Hopefully we get something soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slosh13 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Rotosound strings rule! Love the sound, shame they don't last long enough. Have to change too often, but for a gig they are awesome sounding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackieloveless Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I cant see axl duff and slash filling stadiums , I will take a couple shots , 1) GNR METALLICA,SKID ROW 2) GNR FEST with many bands like ozzfest etc . I know sponsorships are pretty standard but the release feels bigger than normal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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