Eva Gardner, bassist for Pink, is a second-generation endorser of Rotosound bass strings. Her dad, Kim, played bass with both The Birds (not The Byrds) and The Creation. He also had a chart-topping UK hit with his own act -- Ashton, Gardner and Dyke -- in 1971. Following that he played with the likes of Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton and George Harrison.

Eva Gardner uses the new Rotosound Nexus Coated bass strings. These are the strings she has employed on Pink’s Funhouse world tour, a tour so successful it has been extended (counter to most recent live music trends). By the end of the year it will have hit over 150 arenas. She was gracious enough to talk to Gearwire.

First off, why do you use Rotosound strings? What makes the strings you use stand out for you?

I first got turned onto Rotosounds because my father had always used them. As my mentor and inspiration for becoming a bassist, I trusted his opinion. Over the years I naturally experimented with other strings but always came back to Rotosounds. They always gave me the best tone and I was able to get the most mileage out of them. They just always felt right.

What sort of bass to you usually use and how to the strings complement that bass particularly?

For the most part I use Fender Precision basses. Because it's such a versatile bass and Rotosounds are such versatile strings it's a perfect match. I've played everything from rock to latin jazz to punk to prog with that combo.

What is the best single thing about Rotosound strings in general?

I like the even tone I get with Rotosounds.

There you have it. It is all about the tone. Gardner is working on the Funhouse tour, which began in January, 2009.