Rotosound SM665 Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel 5 String Bass Guitar Strings (40 60 80 100 125)
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Features
- STAINLESS STEEL 5 STRING 40 60 80 100 125
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: 3.52 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: SM665
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: July 16, 2004
String Gauge: .04
String Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Strings: 5
Material Type: Stainless Steel
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I've been playing bass guitar regularly since 2007. Back then I was playing through a guitar amp on a friend's P-bass and just using regular Ernie Balls. Nowadays I've got my own Ampeg amp and an ESP LTD D-5 with active electronics. I've used several different brands and styles of strings on it. These are the best strings I've ever played, including some much more expensive sets. They have a tone that just screams, especially in the mid-range. If your fingers are used to lighter gauges or finer materials, they may take some getting used to, but it is absolutely worth it. I've only had them on for about two weeks now so I can't exactly comment on their durability. However, I have absolutely put them through their paces! I've been experimenting with alternate tunings and ripping at them fairly hard with a big thick pick in addition to my normal finger-style technique. They've sounded spectacular no matter what I've thrown at them. If you have any hesitation about trying these strings I strongly urge you to put it to one side and slap these puppies on. You won't be disappointed. UPDATE Jan. 20, 2022: It pains me to do this, but I must remove a star for durability. The intonation and playability have been greatly reduced, although I never play more than two or three hours a week. They also seem to go out of tune much faster, requiring multiple tune-ups if I play for an extended period. They're still worth the money and sound great for the first few weeks, but they aren't perfect.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021 by newpicnictime
I decided to go with the Rotosound SM665 Swing Bass 66 set for my Fender Jazz 5 string ( which is mexican made and the only mods are a badass bridge and Seymour Duncan bassline pups). I tried these string years ago and I really didn't 'get' what all the hype was about them). Certainly there are tons of string manufacturers out there and everyone's taste varies. That being said - I 'GET' the hype now. I will use Rotosounds going forward. First of all, you gotta give the co' credit- they were the first to make round wounds. They know the formula for success in making good round wound bass strings. There are World class pros that still use these bass strings. For me, I love the feel of the strings, and in terms of sound, they could easily be put up against the best that are out there these days, including Dunlop,DR,Elixir, LaBella, D'Addario, Dean Markley and Ernie Ball. If you are looking for a set of bass strings with harmonics evenly across the string, good tension, bright tone, sizzle, and a good sounding Low B string, then this is the set for you. If you are into ' bass growl' then these strings will increase that growl considerably. I'm even surprised that these strings still sound 'like new' on my bass and have not gone dead yet- I have had them on for approximately a month and a half and I play 4 to 5 times a month live. I play progressive rock, gospel, & R&B primarily. I do alternate between 2 basses on live gigs but in defense of the life of rotosounds, my hands sweat alot. Another musician mentioned in one of the posted reviews that the strings have a 'depth' to them especially when they have set for a while on the instrument. I have to say that I agree with that. Can't say that about some other brands. And as for the price, I paid less for the set purchased on Amazon than I normally would buying my reg set at a Sam Ash Store or Guitar Center. One of the things that I truly love about music is that musicians generally hunger and search for getting a great sound and A+ tone. Along with the need to create, improvise and play live, this drives us. We have a lot of options available to us regardless of what type of instrument you play. Always keep your ears and your options open.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018 by Lainey
I installed these on a Schecter Diamond P 5 string bass. This bass offers a very wide range of tones from vintage to modern. I'm a huge fan of vintage tone but also love having the low end of that 5th string. I've been through a number of string manufacturers, looking for that growl that is so prevalent in older Geddy Lee and Entwistle tones. These strings absolutely deliver. Almost to the point where you get a tube breakup sound by increasing finger attack. Bright enough but never harsh. Fantastic with a pick, fingers or thumb and forefinger popping. Definiteky my go to string now. Only caveat (with this specific bass) is that the string length doesn't allow for them to be strung through the body. Not a deal breaker.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019 by Joe Faraldi
I've been using Rotosound Swing Bass 4- and 5-string sets on all my basses since 1969 when I bought my Fender Jazz and the guy at the music store threw in a pack and recommended that I put these on right away...I've tried many, many other brands and I always come back to Rotosound. They seem to be more flexible than other brands of the same gauge, they're responsive, the tone is long-lasting, they've never rusted while another supposedly stainless steel brand did, and they're priced right! If you like the bright, grand piano-like tone that round wound strings give your bass, Rotosound is the way to go!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015 by 916Funkster
The problem is of my own making. While installing the low B (125) string I accidentally cut the string too short... The ball had come out of the bridge while I was fitting the string. I didn't realize the error until it was too late. It doesn't even have one full turn around the tuner peg. I can't keep it in tune. Is there anything you can do to help me???? RG Hampton
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019 by RG Hampton
I have a four string Fender P-bass, I have it set up for B - E - A - D tuning, I use the low four strings from this set so they are heavy enough to sound good in this low tuning. I'm a huge fan of RotoSound bass strings, love that ping and treble clarity. Good music to all!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017 by Mark King