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Rotosound RS66LF Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings (45 65 85 105)

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Inspired by the penetrating tone of legends such as John Entwistle and Chris Squire, players worldwide have strung up their bass guitars with Swing Bass 66 strings. The distinctive sound of our roundwound Swing Bass 66 strings have been used by the bass-world’s biggest hitters such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, Billy Sheehan, Noel Redding, Duff McKagan, and John Paul Jones. The bright red silk ends are hard to miss!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.

From the Manufacturer

This is the roundwound string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what was to become the industry standard. The bright, punchy, high-energy sound of Swing Bass 66 strings is a major part of early rock music history and brought the bass player from the back line to the front of the stage.


From the manufacturer

RS66LF

Rotosound RS66LF Custom Gauge Round Wound Stainless Steel Bass Strings

The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front!

An iconic British legend

By helping music icons like Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle and Geddy Lee to create their amazing sounds, Rotosound strings have become synonymous with the British Tone. Renowned throughout the world, Rotosound is the home of legendary products such as Swing Bass 66 and Roto strings.

Why do so many artists choose Rotosound?

For over fifty years now their strings have changed the sound of rock and have been used on some of the most amazing albums recorded by some of the best artists in the business.

Founded in 1958 by James How as a small, UK based, family-owned and operated company, Rotosound core values are little changed today. Each string is physically and visually inspected at every stage of the manufacturing process to get maximum consistency, ensuring each one is unrivaled in tone, tuning stability and durability.

The highest quality materials

  • Custom wound to engineering perfection...
  • Stainless Steel
  • Long Scale

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
855 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the weather resistance, value, appearance, brightness and feel of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they stay in tune well, have a great low end and that the red wraps look sweet. They appreciate the feel and sound quality.

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54 customers mention44 positive10 negative

Customers generally like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are dependable, well-made, and have a good tone. Some mention that the strings have great sustain and awesome pop. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of these strings.

"Short version: These strings are incredible. Why haven't you bought them yet?Long version:Oh my goodness, wow...." Read more

"...Serious strings for serious instruments. Roto 66s are tough, with great power and bravado...." Read more

"...surprised that they don't cost quite a bit more, considering their quality, popularity, and the vast list of highly-regarded pros that use them)...." Read more

"Sustain, clarrity, tone, consistant quality, great fit & finish. Only wish they'd red wrapped ball ends 2." Read more

48 customers mention44 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound nice and bright for a few months then change to a solid tone. Some like the clarity and sound, saying that playing super quiet on them is beautiful. They also appreciate the good solid tone and feel across all strings. Overall, customers are happy with the product's sound quality and recommend it to others.

"...They can be used to produce both articulate, biting tones that can cut through the mix and tones that will put the bass in the background...." Read more

"...They are not for the faint of heart, but playing super quiet on them is beautiful, too...." Read more

"...The sound great. The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers." Read more

"Sustain, clarrity, tone, consistant quality, great fit & finish. Only wish they'd red wrapped ball ends 2." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say that they are the best strings money can buy, with great quality and a great low end. Customers also say that the strings are perfect for any use and work well in many genres of music.

"...These strings have great low end, but that's not the impressive part...." Read more

"...tried them at least once, you should, especially considering the competitive price..." Read more

"...The sound great. The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers." Read more

"...Tuned in quick and held tune very well. These sound great and play excellent...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They say they are aggressive, articulate, and bright without being clacky. Some say the strings stay bright forever and even when they do mellow out in tone, it still has a tasty sound.

"...Goodness yes.Versatility:These strings may be bright and audacious, but they can also be tamed by simply turning down the..." Read more

"...They are unbelievably consistent, always fresh, very bright, and have an amazing meaty feel. The sound is deep, fat, with a clear top end...." Read more

"...But if so, go for it! They're high quality stainless steel, bright tone, amazing feel, and Rotosounds are used by a lot of famous bassists, such as..." Read more

"...Bright enough, but very warm at the same time. I'm so glad they make them for 5 string basses!" Read more

14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

Customers like the feel of the musical instrument string. For example, they mention it has a great sound, and is easy on the old fingers. Some appreciate the rougher feel of steel, and say it doesn't make as much noise. Overall, most are happy with the feel and quality of the string.

"...unbelievably consistent, always fresh, very bright, and have an amazing meaty feel. The sound is deep, fat, with a clear top end...." Read more

"...The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers." Read more

"Sustain, clarrity, tone, consistant quality, great fit & finish. Only wish they'd red wrapped ball ends 2." Read more

"...They're high quality stainless steel, bright tone, amazing feel, and Rotosounds are used by a lot of famous bassists, such as John Paul Jones of Led..." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the red wraps look sweet and stand out. The strings make beautiful mellow tones and have a vintage tone.

"...It's perfect for funk, metal, and slap bass. It REALLY stands out, so if you're a bassist looking to be seen and not heard, these may not be for..." Read more

"...fuller, more vintage tone. They also seem to last longer than nickelplated on my guitars. Time will tell with these on bass." Read more

"...They make beautiful mellow tones. The B string is not bad at all. E through G are just beautiful, with G not sounding as "zingy" as some do...." Read more

"...Will be using these from now on. And the red wraps look sweet too!!!" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the weather resistance of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune better, hold tune very well, and are unbelievably consistent. They also say that the tone has stayed pretty consistent and that they react perfectly to different ways of attack.

"...They are unbelievably consistent, always fresh, very bright, and have an amazing meaty feel. The sound is deep, fat, with a clear top end...." Read more

"...The sound great. The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers." Read more

"...Tuned in quick and held tune very well. These sound great and play excellent...." Read more

"...They react perfectly to the different ways I attack the strings. Thanks for pinging me to review cuz i need to order some ore." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers say the musical instrument strings are versatile. They say it's perfect for funk, metal, and slap bass. The strings are audacious, but they can also be tamed by. They are good for rock, funk and punk, anything that needs that snap. They also say the deep bass sound is perfect for classic 60s rock and modern punk.

"...Versatility:These strings may be bright and audacious, but they can also be tamed by simply turning down the tone knob on the bass...." Read more

"...They just have a fantastic, twangy, deep sound. It's perfect for funk, metal, and slap bass...." Read more

"...These strings are bright without being clacky, and funky without losing clear definition. Good for rock, funk, punk, anything that needs that snap." Read more

"These have a warm, deep bas sound that is perfect for Classic 60s rock and modern punk." Read more

The only strings I buy
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The only strings I buy
I have played bass for over 60 years and these are the only strings I buy now. The sound great. The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only strings I buy
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
I have played bass for over 60 years and these are the only strings I buy now. The sound great. The stay in tune in all weather changes. Good price. Easy on the old fingers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My All Time Favorites!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
Rotosounds really don't need a review, as their legacy speaks for itself. However, I'm a sound junkie with all my gear so here's my view. I always go back to the swing bass 66s as my all time favorite string. They are unbelievably consistent, always fresh, very bright, and have an amazing meaty feel. The sound is deep, fat, with a clear top end. I have them on all my basses, including my two main axes: My 1983 Aria Pro II SB - R80 & my 2016 G&L L2000. They rule on my fretless, too! Serious strings for serious instruments. Roto 66s are tough, with great power and bravado. They are not for the faint of heart, but playing super quiet on them is beautiful, too.

As a full time pro musician out doing the hustle (you cats know what I'm talking about), I burn through gear. I absolutely love these strings, and always keep them stocked. I also work on basses, and offer them as a suggestion to my customers when they ask.

Best of luck to you all, and keep playing the music.

Steve
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