Rotosound 77s for 6 string?

Alex · #1 12-20-2005, 01:04 PM

I have used these on my 4s for a while now, and I have been fairly bummed because the Rotosound website says that they don't make them for 6 stringers. Well, I was looking for strings for my 6er online yesterday and saw this:

http://www.juststrings.com/rts-rs776ld.html

scam or great find?

also, flatwounds seem to have more tension than rounds on my 4s, would there be too much tension on the C string on a 6?

One last question, what does "long scale" mean? my 4s are normal 34" scale and take "long scale" rotosounds. my 6 is 35" scale. is that like extra long scale or something?

Alex · #2 12-20-2005, 09:52 PM

bumpage

superbassman2000 · #3 12-20-2005, 10:24 PM

well, looking at the package, they only have 5 strings, so i would email them about it...personally i'd say that if rotosound said they don't have them, they probably don't...my guess is what they probably do is send that pack of five rotosounds, and throw in a non-namebrand "c" string

Alex · #4 12-21-2005, 09:37 AM

I did e-mail them:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Hi, I was looking for strings for my 6er, and I saw that you had Rotosound 77s (Jazz Bass / Flatwound) I have these on my 4, but I don't remember Rotosound making these for 6 string. I checked their website, and it says nothing about 6 string sets for the 77s. I was wondering if you listed it incorrectly or if the Rotosound website just isn't updated, or whatever is going on. Thanks ~alex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Strings Dude

Hi Alex.....if the item is on our online catalog, then we carry that item. This
is not a mistake, the set does exist but I don't know about Rotosound's website.
We try to carry every item that our major manufacturers carry.

My best for the holidays......Jim Clark/JustStrings.com

hmmm....

Alex · #5 12-21-2005, 04:07 PM

I am unfamiliar with JustStrings.com's return policy. If it IS just a crap C string, would I get a refund, replacement...? \

That's it, I'm emailing Rotosound.

Here's what I sent:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEX

Hi, I've used your 77 Jazz flats on my basses for about 4 years now. (I loves em!) I recently picked up the 6 string (Bass), and am looking for a new set of strings. Your website here: http://www.rotosound.com/bass.html says nothing about 6 string sets (for the 77 Jazz flats) yet I stumbled across this the other day: http://www.juststrings.com/rts-rs776ld.html Do you really make these in a 6 string set?In the picture there is just a 5 string set. Someone said that maybe they were taking 5 string sets and throwing in nameless C strings. Do you know what is going on? I don't want to be scammed. Thanks! ~Alex

Alex · #6 12-22-2005, 09:13 AM

Has anyone ever bought this string set before?

The Mock Turtle Regulator · #7 12-22-2005, 10:50 AM

I think a 30 Jazz flat will be pretty tight tuned to C on a 35in scale.

I've got a 35-95 Jazz flats set on my 34in ABG in standard tuning, and the 35 is as tight as a 45 round would be.

I recall Rotosound saying they offer C strings of the 77 and 88 flats only on request.

Alex · #8 12-22-2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mock Turtle Regulator

I think a 30 Jazz flat will be pretty tight tuned to C on a 35in scale.

I've got a 35-95 Jazz flats set on my 34in ABG in standard tuning, and the 35 is as tight as a 45 round would be.

I have 45-105 flats on my 4 (34" sclae) and I find the tension fine. I don't know how much tighter that would be on a 35" scale, though. Is there anyway to tune my bass up to simulate the tension of a 35" scale?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Mock Turtle Regulator

I recall Rotosound saying they offer C strings of the 77 and 88 flats only on request.

Well then I hope that that's what they did.

Alex · #9 12-22-2005, 02:30 PM

well, I looked at the single strings, and they do sell a jazz 77 flat high C alone. Well, I'm glad I figured that out!

TB saves the day again!

Is there a good online string tension calculator online that someone could link me to? I googled for one, and found a few, but none of them worked for bass or flats. If I'm just not using them right, could someone

me?

Alex · #10 12-22-2005, 07:23 PM

lol every string tension calculator I find online is for lutes. What gives?

Anyone that has used these or a similar 6 string gauge for flats would be super helpful in helping me decide if the string tension would be too high.

Alex · #11 12-30-2005, 06:03 PM

Well, just an update. I got my strings in the mail today. They are AWESOME. Great tension and feel, and the C string is REAL!

Anyone that wants flats for 6 string should definitely get these!

I can't stop playing them!

PhilMan99 · #12 01-01-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BassManolukas

Well, just an update. I got my strings in the mail today. They are AWESOME. Great tension and feel, and the C string is REAL!

Anyone that wants flats for 6 string should definitely get these!

I can't stop playing them!

Are you still liking these strings? I've got an Ibanez SR496 6-string with TI Jazz Flats. I'm looking for a bit more "thud", but also want good intonation (pitch).

Alex · #13 01-01-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilMan99

Are you still liking these strings? I've got an Ibanez SR496 6-string with TI Jazz Flats. I'm looking for a bit more "thud", but also want good intonation (pitch).

Ya, I LOVE these things. These difference in tone (good to bad) is unbelievable! They've stayed in tune since they got stretched. They definitely get the "thud". That's one of my favorite things about them. Their feel is also amazing. Your B will go from Janet Reno to Jessica Alba!

No question, get these!

PhilMan99 · #14 01-02-2006, 07:27 PM

Does the 6-string Rotosound 77 flat set come in a single box, or did it turn-out to be a 5-string set with a separate C string?

I went to the Rotosound web-site, but for the 77s, they only list 4 & 5-string sets

Alex · #15 01-02-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilMan99

Does the 6-string Rotosound 77 flat set come in a single box, or did it turn-out to be a 5-string set with a separate C string?

I went to the Rotosound web-site, but for the 77s, they only list 4 & 5-string sets

Rotosound sells C strings separately (read above) It all came in one box for me. I bet they just slip in the C string.

PhilMan99 · #16 01-02-2006, 07:45 PM

I looked a bit closer at the box on juststrings.com: http://juststrings.com/rts-rs776ld.html

The box is from a 5-string set, but it looks like there's a sticker on the box making it a 6-string set (C string added). Click on the image at the URL above to get a bigger image.

I also found a 6-string set of flats at Carvin for about $20 less; clearly labeled as a 6-string set.

Alex · #17 01-03-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilMan99

I looked a bit closer at the box on juststrings.com: http://juststrings.com/rts-rs776ld.html

The box is from a 5-string set, but it looks like there's a sticker on the box making it a 6-string set (C string added). Click on the image at the URL above to get a bigger image.

I also found a 6-string set of flats at Carvin for about $20 less; clearly labeled as a 6-string set.

Yeah, it's definitely a C string set.

I dunno about the Carvins...These are the best flats I have ever played, and I've used a LOT of flats.

Choice is yours though.

~Alex

PhilMan99 · #18 01-03-2006, 03:23 PM

I just bought a 6-string Rotosound 77 set from juststrings.com. Interestingly, I emailed Rotosound 77 and they explained that they do not sell a 6-string set; I guess juststrings.com is the one that is adding-in the C, and selling it as a set.

Interested parties may care to go to http://www.rotosound.com/bass.html. Just scroll up & down and click play to hear samples of all their string-types. The 77s are my pick!

Alex · #19 01-03-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilMan99

I just bought a 6-string Rotosound 77 set from juststrings.com. Interestingly, I emailed Rotosound 77 and they explained that they do not sell a 6-string set; I guess juststrings.com is the one that is adding-in the C, and selling it as a set.

Interested parties may care to go to http://www.rotosound.com/bass.html. Just scroll up & down and click play to hear samples of all their string-types. The 77s are my pick!

Good choice, man! You won't be dissapointed.