First time string buyer questions

[ttyR2]

My wife plays bass, nothing approaching pro status or anything. She wants a new set of strings but doesn't know about the tech side of gear. I'm looking at a set of Rotosound RS66LD strings but I'm not sure what length we need to buy (long, medium, etc).

String length between the end wrapping is 36.5" for the outside two strings, and 37" for the center ones. Average distance between the saddles and nut is 34".

I thought about going one size thinner for a little brighter sound as well. Currently it has an unknown brand set, .109, .086, .063, .045. She'd like a little brighter sound. The Bass is a Cort four string with Jazz and Precision pickups.

Looking at Musicians friend, they don't list the actual length in inches.

 

[Lemon Of Troy]

Check out www.bassstringsonline.com and ask him what he recommends. He can give you all the string lengths off the top of his head, AND you'll get the TalkBass user discount!

But I can tell you that the Roto's you're looking at are very bright and very rough feeling. I can't stand them, but others like them. I like Nickel rounds from D'Addario and SIT. They are plenty bright and very smooth feeling.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

I applaud you for knowing the winding length needed from Ball End to Silk! This is very important!

The site linked by Lemon of Troy has a guide to the lengths of all of the strings.

You want Long Scale Rotosounds which are 37" from Ball End to Silk. RS66LD is the exact part number of the most popular Rotosound set. They are certainly bright strings!