Rotoswing 66 rounds

[Stilettoprefer]

Can I have some info on these? I did a search and wasn't able to find what I was looking for.... I have been using only flats for a while and I want my Schecter to have some more bite, so I have decided to try rounds again.

What's the normal life of these strings?

How bright are they?

How long is the break in period?

Are these high tension or light?

If there is a thread covering this please point me in the correct direction

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Rotosound makes 10 different Swingbass 66 Stainless Steel string sets. If you count the Funk Masters and Drop Zone and Drop Zone+ strings its 13 different sets.

To determine the tension you will need to figure which set you are looking for... The .030 .050 .070 .090 set is going to be very low tension and very snappy, while the RS66LD 45-105 will be a good "Normal" tension string if you will.

[BluesProgMetal]

This is what I can tell you about my "Swing Bass" set:

The break-in period is around 2 weeks
They are fairly bright with an almost piano-like sound (this might be due to the fact that I almost exclusively use single coil basses.)
They have a pretty average tension
sound great with picks and fingerstyle
they are of medium-heavy gauge.

[Floyd Eye]

I have had the same set on my gigging bass ( 4001) for 5 months now and they still sound great. I play an average of 10 hours a week. Wipe them down with Fast Fret every time you play and they will last a long time. They are aggressive. They are by far my favorite strings.

[AdamR]

I use 40-95s and love them. I have them on 2 basses. A 85 Fender Jazz Special P/J and a Squier built from parts with EMG P/Js. Both sound great. They are real bright and aggressive.

[kevteop]

I used their 100-40 gauge for about 10 years, I really like them. Actually I've got a set on my Warwick at the moment.

They have a very bright sound, and they seem to stay bright for longer than most brands I've tried.

[Stilettoprefer]

Sweet, thanks guys! I'll pick up a set of 95-40's next time I'm around a GC! The Schecter sounds really dull and lifeless with flats now that the set that's on it is thoroughly dead, so these should liven it up immensely

[FenderRick]

sry for the bad playin but here u can hear the strings themselves

recorded the day after i put em on and made setup...
directly into the PC (no plugins whatsoever)
i tend to play quite aggresively

anyways they got an amazing growl

(The bass is ibanez jazz 1971,both pups 10/10,tone on 7/7.5)
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[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

Sweet, thanks guys! I'll pick up a set of 95-40's next time I'm around a GC!

Why put up with their nonsense, high prices, and limited selection? Order them here:
Buy Rotosound Electric Bass Strings from Bass Strings Online.

[Stilettoprefer]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

Why put up with their nonsense, high prices, and limited selection? Order them here:
Buy Rotosound Electric Bass Strings from Bass Strings Online.

Yeah I just looked up the prices at GC online. I've printed off pages on the Internet with lower prices listed and just taken the page in and they price matched it with no hassling. That's how I got $10 knocked off a set of chromes for my P. so I'm just gonna do that for these strings Or just order online if I find a good deal with free shipping:P

[Floyd Eye]

Bass Strings Online. The owner is a member here. Everyone should patronize him, he's a good guy and he has great prices.

[chuck norriss]

66's sound bright and enthusiastic if that's possible, and are the best strings for developing callouses on your fingertips. Like a low-grade sandpaper.

[Stilettoprefer]

Originally Posted by Floyd Eye

Bass Strings Online. The owner is a member here. Everyone should patronize him, he's a good guy and he has great prices.

And I just saw a PM from him. I'll probably order there. That's the lowest price that I've seen on bass strings anywhere!

[ksandvik]

Rotosound 66 are nice but wear down frets/fingers and don't last long (for me) before they sound tired. I think big bands where they replace stings even at sound checks, that's where they are really good. For me I just switched to DR Lo-Riders and I'm happy now.

[Floyd Eye]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

And I just saw a PM from him. I'll probably order there. That's the lowest price that I've seen on bass strings anywhere!

Yes it is. He is a really great guy. When I can get someone to answer my question over in the Strings forum, I plan on ordering some steel rounds from him. I used to use just strings, but BSO gets all my business from now on.

[darkstorm]

I used rotosound swing 66 steel since the mid 70's untill start of the yr as main go to strings. Mostly the 45-105 set. I regard them as medium tension. They are not as bright as most stainless strings Ive tried. They have a wonderfull tonal balance lows thru highs that lacks the bleh midrange of most and the somewhat harsh treble new of most strings Ive tried. Breakin time of about 2 weeks and lifespan on average for me of about 4 months before I want new ones on. Excellent agressive tone that sounds best when using overdrive imo.

I still concider rotosund swing66 steel as one of the two best strings on the market.

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

Yeah I just looked up the prices at GC online. I've printed off pages on the Internet with lower prices listed and just taken the page in and they price matched it with no hassling. That's how I got $10 knocked off a set of chromes for my P. so I'm just gonna do that for these strings Or just order online if I find a good deal with free shipping:P

Only problem with that is that you're stuck with their limited selection and you have to pay sales tax!

[DavyR]

Originally Posted by darkstorm

I used rotosound swing 66 steel since the mid 70's untill start of the yr as main go to strings. Mostly the 45-105 set. I regard them as medium tension. They are not as bright as most stainless strings Ive tried. They have a wonderfull tonal balance lows thru highs that lacks the bleh midrange of most and the somewhat harsh treble new of most strings Ive tried. Breakin time of about 2 weeks and lifespan on average for me of about 4 months before I want new ones on. Excellent agressive tone that sounds best when using overdrive imo.

I still concider rotosund swing66 steel as one of the two best strings on the market.

Well said! What is the other 'best strings" IYO?

[Stilettoprefer]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

Only problem with that is that you're stuck with their limited selection and you have to pay sales tax!

No sales tax in Oregon and read my last post..

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

No sales tax in Oregon and read my last post..

Good choice

And I didn't know Oregon had no sales tax!