Need help identifying these strings

[frankneill]

Just bought this used Fender Jazz fretless- MIJ 86 or 87 based on the serial number. Trying to determine what strings are on it - they’re flats but have some nice brightness to them.

 

[michael_t]

They look like Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 Flats. Red silk at both ends with a bright tone (for a flat).

 

[frankneill]

They look like Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 Flats. Red silk at both ends with a bright tone (for a flat).

Thanks! Not sure they are since I have Roto 77 Flats on my Precision and they have red silks by the pegs and black silks at the ball end. Hmm

 

[frankneill]

Thanks! Not sure they are since I have Roto 77 Flats on my Precision and they have red silks by the pegs and black silks at the ball end. Hmm

plus they don’t have the red, white and blue ball ends

 

[michael_t]

Thanks! Not sure they are since I have Roto 77 Flats on my Precision and they have red silks by the pegs and black silks at the ball end. Hmm

plus they don’t have the red, white and blue ball ends

Those features you mention are relatively new. I'm assuming the ones in the pic are an older version.

 

[frankneill]

Those features you mention are relatively new. I'm assuming the ones in the pic are an older version.

Got it. Based on how beat they are, I suspect you're right. Thanks!