Rotosound Swing Bass 66

babaseen · #1 09-18-2008, 02:59 PM

In your unbiased opinion

, what string manufacturer and string type would be the closest match to the Swing Bass 66 set?

RCCollins · #2 09-18-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by babaseen

In your unbiased opinion

, what string manufacturer and string type would be the closest match to the Swing Bass 66 set?

There's really nothing quite like those, and they stock 'em at GC. What have you got against RS?

babaseen · #3 09-18-2008, 03:03 PM

Hey that's the answer I was considering someone might bring up...there's no close match tonally...Rotosounds 66 are unique...guess I'll stick with them...thanks

by the way, with all due respect...check all my posts i don't hold anything against any vendor, it's mostly personal taste (although I would rarely consider purchasing strings at GC based on price)...but I thought this site was named talkbass and this type of banter was acceptable

One Drop · #4 09-19-2008, 02:05 AM

I think he was just asking, as you'd need a to have a problem with Rotos to look for another identical sounding string, no?

I haven't found any other string to sound quite like them either, though DR SS Lo Riders come the closest of the rounds I've tried. The do miss a bit of the metallic clank and signature overtones of the Rotosounds, but are a great string in their own right.

babaseen · #5 09-19-2008, 05:28 AM

NO??? not necessarily, its just based on a quest for tone that never ends (especially when it comes to strings)...but your comments on Lo Riders are similar to my experience...thanks

PaulWarning · #6 09-19-2008, 06:31 AM

Stadium E;ites are worth a try, perhaps a bit brighter but they last longer IMO, not sure if you can get them in the states though

PaulWarning · #7 09-19-2008, 06:32 AM

opps thats Elites if you hadn't guessed

babaseen · #8 09-19-2008, 08:53 AM

Thanks, Paul...I've heard good things about Elites from other players (never tried though) but they are not easily available in the US. I've ordered Hotwires from Status in the UK and was very impressed and have Allparts strings on the Bravewood (jury is still out).

jgroh · #9 09-19-2008, 09:04 AM

There was a set of GHS boomers on my fretless when I bought it new that sounded close to the RS's I use. But, since I found a place online where I can get RS 66 for like $15 a set, I just buy those.

tradernick · #10 09-19-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jgroh

There was a set of GHS boomers on my fretless when I bought it new that sounded close to the RS's I use. But, since I found a place online where I can get RS 66 for like $15 a set, I just buy those.

RS66LD's for $15 a set?

Don't hold back, brother... post that link!

One Drop · #11 09-19-2008, 11:53 AM

I can't remember the exact price, but I bought a twin pack from Tom Bowers' ebay store for well under $30 US. Worth checking out.

tradernick · #12 09-19-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by One Drop

I can't remember the exact price, but I bought a twin pack from Tom Bowers' ebay store for well under $30 US. Worth checking out.

Thanks, sent him a message about a bulk deal.

jgroh · #13 09-19-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tradernick

RS66LD's for $15 a set?

Don't hold back, brother... post that link!

It was through Amazon.com...I did a search through them and it came up. When I get home tonight Ill dig up the exact URL and post it.

babaseen · #14 10-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Found a good deal at Elderly (14.85 a set if you buy two)

That's funny

, had to wait for this thread to get more info on my original post: Is rotosound the only rotosound?

Oh yeah, kudos to Rotosound USA for excellent customer service if an when you get a defective string (they are prompt)

For me it's back to Rotosound (used in the 70s & 80s, experimented in the 90s and early 00s, home again in late '08)