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- NICKEL 45 65 85 105
Description
The most popular Roundwound bass string ever. Rotosound was the first string company to produce this kind of string. Introduced in 1962 it changed the sound of the instrument instantly. The favourite string of many players including Billy Sheehan, John Paul Jones and Geddy Lee. Available in all popular gauges and scale lengths. The steel used to produce these strings is unique, combined with a highly secretive manufacturing process.
Item Weight: 0.011 ounces
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.3 x 0.79 inches
Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Item model number: RS66LDN
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: June 11, 2009
String Gauge: Medium
String Material: Nickel
Number of Strings: 4
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I'm a long-time bassist (over 40 years) with many basses. The regular stainless wound Rotosound RS66 Swing Bass strings have been my favorite 4 string set for that entire time, and still are. For those of you who know them, the standard RS66 have a very unique "grand piano" sound for about 3-4 days, then that beautiful edge goes away. I love the clear sound that they mature to, and it stays very stable for me for months or a year after that. Love the gauges, love the feel (they are rougher feeling than most strings). On guitar, I prefer really dark strings, and often string up with pure nickel wrap strings - Gibson Vintage Reissues or Ernie Ball Rock & Roll Slinkys. So when I spied these nickel plated Rotosound RS66N nickel plated roundwounds, I definitely had to give them a try. I was hoping for a little different tone color after they settled out, and curious if they would have a "zing" period like the stainless. When I put them on (this was on a 1990 Warwick Thumb 4 neckthrough), it was a resounding "meh". No piano sound at all, but that's not totally suprising. The feel is identical (good) and the string balance and sustain is good as well. But there was nothing there to get excited about, might as well have bought something more vanilla to my ears like D'Addario. For most of the time I've been playing them, Rotosounds cost about 30% more than D'Addario or Ernie Ball. They seem to be more at parity these days. In the past, Rotosounds were often variable in quality, and you would get occasional dead or dud strings right out of the package. The quality is very consistently high today, and the RS66 stainless sound as good as a "good set" back in the day. As much as I would have liked these to be another delicious flavor of strings, they have pretty much convinced me to stay with the regular stainless RS66.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021 by David A. Fung
For 40 years I've been using these strings, specifically the nickel round wound. My personal preference is nickel over stainless. Rotosound strings are one of the best strings in the world. Thru the years I've tried many many different kinds of sets and the only two that I rely on consistently are the rotosound RS 66 series and Thomastik Infeld but the Thomastiks are three times the price at approximately $95 a set(and well worth the money if you're inclined to try a set). You will not however be disappointed if a round wound is what you're looking for. There's a reason bass players like Geddy Lee and Steve Harris use Rotosounds. Fantastic quality at a good price and made in England to boot. Thanks James Howe for being the father of the modern round wound bass guitar string.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018 by music magic
Have never tried these before- just put them on two of my basses. I usually play a set of strings 'til a string breaks- so a very long time. After about a month of playing they still sound fairly new, I think they sound good, feel good, and have even response up and down and across the fretboard. In the pictures I included, the Epiphone Accu-Bass is a string-through body (to explain why the silks line up differently). I will have to update this review later after I get more experience with playing these strings, but so far so good.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018 by Richard K. Richard K.
Put these on my Yamaha TRBX174ew after a year and a half. Others have mentioned piano-ey sounds...I can see that, but do not think it is a bad thing. I am hoping they will "die out" a bit, as they are rather resonant after a months use. Definitely more voice than the stock strings. Have noticed more vocalizations of each note, but not sure to blame the newness of the strings, or the nature.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021 by Jut
I love these strings. Perfect tone. Perfect feel. Doesn’t take long to break them in. Amazing craftsmanship and quality. I use to have Dunlop, Elixirs, Ernie Balls etc until I found Rotosound that’s when it all changed. Strings last an incredible time.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022 by Alfredo L. Blume
These nickel Rotos, for my taste, are superior to the more popular Roto stainless. If you like super bright go stainless. If you like rich tones & articulate detail with superior longevity, Roto nickels are my choice!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021 by ray c
These are not for everyone. They're a bit rougher on the fingers (and probably fretboards and frets) than flats but they have a bell-like quality that, to my ears, have a crisp and bright, yet full, "piano-y" tone at John Entwistle/Chris Squire-ish treble settings. Yet, when the bass' treble is backed off, still have a warmth and fat, string bass, "umph" to them (with finger/palm muting applied) while cutting through the rest of the band's noise. These are my go-to strings on all of my four-strings.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2015 by sornord
Haven't used Rotosound strings since the 80's when I had a Rick. Decided to give them a try 'cause my usual strings were out of stock. What a pleasant surprise when I put these on and played 'em! Nice bright highs and rich deep lows. And cost less than most others. Welcome home, Rotosound!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021 by NYBassman