British guitar string maker Rotosound has launched a range of polymer coated electric and acoustic guitar strings. Rotosound's microscopic coating process adds a flexible, protective, black or clear coating to the new Nexus range of strings. The special black polymer coating helps prevent contamination and corrosion, extending the life of the strings. It is smooth to the touch and Rotosound claim that Nexus strings have a tone that has to be heard to be believed.

Nexus bass strings have a black polymer coat set over a Type 52 pure nickel alloy wrap. This gives rich mid-tones and offers an alternative to steels with high presence. The gauges available are 40, 60, 80 and 100, and 45, 65, 85 and 105. A single Low B (130) will also be available for five string bass players.

The Nexus Acoustic sets are clear polymer coated wound, gold series plain strings with a phosphor bronze base. This gives enriched highs and gentle mid-tones and comes in three gauges: 10s, 11s and 12s.

In the electric range new Nexus strings also have a black polymer coating over nickel alloy. This adds a lot of warmth compared to conventional nickel strings. There are two sets available here: 9s and 10s.

Rotosound hand check every string for consistency of winding, colour, feel and general quality before being passed.

For further information on the range see http://www.rotosound.com/news.html