Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings
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Jaco's favorite!
Gauges 45-65-80-105. Long scale.
Rotosound makes the world's most famous and highest quality round-wound electric bass strings.
They're the strings preferred by professionals. Order yours today.
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Pros
- Consistent (3)
- Good tone (3)
- Long life (3)
- Well built / quality (3)
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Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing
I've been using the RS 66 set for years. The strings do make all the difference, your bass will sing, harmonics ring beautifully. Amazing price -- I used to pay upwards of $40...Read complete review
I've been using the RS 66 set for years. The strings do make all the difference, your bass will sing, harmonics ring beautifully. Amazing price -- I used to pay upwards of $40 for a set and I happily did so. Here's what you do when your strings loose some of thier sound: Soak your strings in dish soap, wipe clean, restring your bass and your strings will sound almost new. Try it -- it works!
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Basically Unplayable
Normally I use roundwound nickel d'addarios, but I heard Geddy Lee uses these so I thought I'd try them out. The strings feel like sandpaper and unless your playing anything but whole notes the ...Read complete review
Normally I use roundwound nickel d'addarios, but I heard Geddy Lee uses these so I thought I'd try them out. The strings feel like sandpaper and unless your playing anything but whole notes the strings constantly grab and tear up your fingers, basically eliminating any speed in your playing. Also, there is a ton of fret noise. I had high expectations for these strings but they're unplayable in my opinion.
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Pros
- Bright
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
Some people hate Rotosound. They claim they chew up your frets. A lot of dealers won't carry them for this reason. I have them on 5 different basses and have never had a fret wear problem. Nothing sounds as bright and treble-y for soloing IMHO. And they sound new for a long long time.
Pros
- Bright
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Funk
- Jazz
- Rock
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
Tried numerous brands (DR, D'addario, Fender, Ernie Ball), but nothing compares to the tone and playability of Rotosound Swing Bass strings. I've used both roundwounds and flats, but prefer the rounds. Paired with my various Fender Jazz Basses, they deliver great low and mid tones, but excel at the high-end, allowing your bass tone to shine in any performance!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
I've been playing bass for years, and I can't find a better string for sound and feel. Stainless strings fit my style the best. If Entwhistle used them, they're good enough for anybody! A great product!
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
Rotosound round wound strings have been my first choice of bass strings for over 30 years - back when I was full-time in the 80's and still today. I like DR, d'Addario, and GHS Boomers alright, but I always come back to Rotosound.
I heard of Rotosound by way of John Entwhistle's endorsement. Certain bassists tend to stand out more than others and Entwhistle never failed to have a sound that had a little extra grit and attitude. I have a four-string P-bass with EMG active pick-ups that always delivers and the strings are a huge part of my sound. Lately, for economic reasons, I have not been able to change them as often as in the past. I just wipe them really well with a soft cloth after each set, and they continue to sound great for months.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
I have been playing for a few years now. I've used several types of cheap strings as well as a few major name brands. I bought these at a local music shop based on the reviews I read online. The sound is great! It's almost too bright and springy. It would be great for pop/slap, but I play mostly fingerstyle. I'll say that my one complaint is that transitions between frets can really be heard because of the somewhat rough texture of the round windings. I think that this will force me to use some better left-hand techniques. Cool strings, but I'll continue to try others.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
I have played since 1975 and ever since then I have tried many string types and brands. I still do, but my #1 go to bass will always be strung with Rotosounds RS66LD Swings. For me these strings have been reliable, comfortable, and part of my sound. Remember that we all need to find what works for us. For myself these strings have been just that ever since I tried them somewhere in the mid to late '70s. I play mostly original compositions now but it's Hard Rock, Rock & Blues music that I play. If everyone played the same type of rig then we would all sound similar. Listen to the sound you would like create and then chase it. It will take much experimenting but it's worth it.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
These strings sound much better than any other string I have ever used. Nothing can beat these in tone. However, they also have the shortest life span of any kind of string I've ever used too. These sound amazing for the first week you have them on and then they sound awful. I would love to still use these by I can't afford to change my strings that often. I'd recommend using these for just recording and when not use a longer lasting string like GHS.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
After months of experimenting with some different flats, I've come to the conclusion that Rotosound will be what I use on all my basses. I never took them off my Jazz but, the Precision went through changes. These are the only strings that feel like rubber bands while giving great tone. As someone mentioned. they are rough, the solution, play more and quit whining.You can't go wrong.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
I've used Rotosound Swing Bass 66 strings for decades, since I first started playing in 1982. Nothing compares. If you're in a grunge band or just hanging out in your mom's basement, and tone doesn't much matter for you, nearly any string will do. But if you're a tone freak, these are your strings. Who cares if other strings last longer? If they sound like crap on Day One, who cares if they still sound like crap a month later? In between availability issues, when I couldn't get my Rotosounds, I've tried many other strings, and I've always been bitterly disappointed. Okay, look. If you're going for a grungy, distorted sound, you're wasting your money by buying these strings. But if you want amazing tone, there's nothing out there that compares.
Comments about Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings:
When I bought the Rotosound swing bass 66 strings, I was completely blown away by the superb tone and the unique "growl" they produce. They have a powerful low end, excellent mids, and a super clear highs. These stings are so good I will never switch. I play a Fender American Jazz Bass and they sound killer on it! If you want pure Rock 'n Roll, Then these are the strings for you. They have satisfied me, and will satisfy you too!
