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10-28-2011, 08:24 PM
| | | | Are there any strings that sound like Rotosound 66 Swing Bass strings?
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Are there any strings that sound like Rotosound 66 Swing Bass strings, but are cheaper and/or longer lasting/better/etc? I think Rotosounds sound awesome, and I was just wondering if there are other strings that sound like them with that piano sound and high-output. |
10-28-2011, 08:44 PM
|  | TalkBass' resident Bongo + Cowbell player | | Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Bucaramanga, Colombia, South A | | | Have you tried DR Hi-Beams? If you are looking for a terrific "steel" tone, I can tell you that those are the best strings ever in my opinion. |
10-28-2011, 10:09 PM
| | | | Nope, I have never used them. I've read that they are very good though. |
10-28-2011, 10:22 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Alvaro Martín Gómez A.  Have you tried DR Hi-Beams? If you are looking for a terrific "steel" tone, I can tell you that those are the best strings ever in my opinion. | This. |
10-29-2011, 01:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | | | After I started using Roto 66s I tried several different kinds for a substitute that are either cheaper or last longer. I couldn't find anything close but the closest I got were the D'Addario XL Pro Steels. |
10-29-2011, 05:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis | | | Cheaper? The Rotos are like $22. How much cheaper do you need them to be?
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10-29-2011, 05:08 AM
| | | | No other strings sound like Roto 66s IMO |
10-29-2011, 05:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Micco Florida | | | Roto's have their own sound. I used 66's for years but with the way my hands sweat They never seemed to last for me. I switched to DR's awhile back and for me they last longer. I play the Nickle Lo-Riders, but if you want something closer to the 66's I agree go with the Hi-Beams.
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10-29-2011, 08:16 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate, South Carolina | | +1 on DR HiBeams or FatBeams. They are essentially the same string, with FatBeams giving you a little more bottom end and a little fuller sound.
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10-29-2011, 02:07 PM
| | | | Thanks everyone! |
10-29-2011, 02:13 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyd Eye Cheaper? The Rotos are like $22. How much cheaper do you need them to be? | How about $18.78 Rotosound Swing Bass 66 - 4 String Set
How much cheaper can you get?
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10-29-2011, 02:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: orlando,florida | | | I haven't tried the DRs, but as I am cheap, I have been using Carvin strings for several years, and I'm very satisfied. I think they are repackaged Labella strings. I have used the nickel, and stainless. I like the stainless better, and I feel they compare easily with RotoSound, but @ $13 a set, they are far more affordable. Only downside, is having to get them in the mail, and pay shipping. I buy 3 or more sets at a time, due to the $10 minimum shipping charge. |
10-29-2011, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hdracer | Exactly.
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10-29-2011, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hdracer | You'll get a better price than that once you sign up on his site for VIP pricing!
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10-29-2011, 02:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis | | | I have also been tempted by the affordability of the Carvin strings. While I think they sound alright, they definitely do NOT sound like Rotos. In fact I find them even less aggressive than Blue Steels.
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10-29-2011, 02:49 PM
| | TalkBass' resident Bongo + Cowbell player | | Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Bucaramanga, Colombia, South A | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyd Eye I have also been tempted by the affordability of the Carvin strings. While I think they sound alright, they definitely do NOT sound like Rotos. In fact I find them even less aggressive than Blue Steels. | IIRC, Carvin strings are made by La Bella. |
10-29-2011, 02:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Alvaro Martín Gómez A. IIRC, Carvin strings are made by La Bella. | Yes, I know. They still do not sound like Rotos.
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10-29-2011, 03:10 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 01824 | | | Rotosound 66: no close second so far, but i'm willing to try anyything
I've been on the same search and tried many brands including the DR Hibeams. Thought for a short time that the R. Cocco's were a close second but I was wrong. As stated by others, Roto's have their own sound and feel...and that is just a big part of what I'm after in playability and tone.
Qualifier: I dig strings that are rough on the fingers and fretboard...sort of comes with the territory (fingers without callous' beware) 
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10-29-2011, 03:14 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis | | Quote:
Originally Posted by babaseen I've been on the same search and tried many brands including the DR Hibeams. Thought for a short time that the R. Cocco's were a close second but I was wrong. As stated by others, Roto's have their own sound and feel...and that is just a big part of what I'm after in playability and tone.
Qualifier: I dig strings that are rough on the fingers and fretboard...sort of comes with the territory (wimps beware) | Me too. Rotos are my favorite with Blue Steels running a semi-close second.
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10-29-2011, 03:26 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah GA | | | Nothing sounds like Rotosound strings... some are close but Rotosounds have a distinct ring to them that I can't seem to find in any other maker.
the DR strings are cool and Pro Steels are nice as well...
as a side note, some people HATE Rotosound and complain they shred their fingers.. Never had it happen to me even after almost 20 years of playing.
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