Where can I buy single round wound Rotosound strings?

[Alan Wrench]

Does anyone know where to purchase single Rotosound round wound strings that don’t cost as much as a full set?
On my 4 string basses I use Rotosound RS66LA sets, which consist of gauges 30 50 65 and 85.
For my 5 string bass I want a 100 gauge for the B string. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[michael_t]

Just to clarify, are you talking about being able to buy the .100 as a single to be used with the 30-85 set?

 

[Alan Wrench]

Yes, I should have said I want to use that same set, which I am comfortable with on my four string basses, on my five string bass. With the addition of the .100 gauge for the B string.

 

[cousinelmer]

I contacted Rotosound looking for a single .105 Flatwound E string. They put me in touch with Strings By Mail. It was $12.50. For comparison a full set is $44.95. I included it with two full sets of strings and shipping was $4.44. It was a special order, but it didn't take very long. FWIW, I'm in the U.S.

 

[Ricky Rioli]

For completeness sake, if in the UK

Rotosound SBL100 Swing Bass Stainless Steel Roundwound Single String .100

Our guitar strings store has been supplying musicians since '97. We are guitar players and strings fanatics, and we're here to help you discover your favourite set from the widest range of acoustic, electric, and bass guitar strings anywhere in the UK.

www.stringsdirect.co.uk

 

[michael_t]

I contacted Rotosound looking for a single .105 Flatwound E string. They put me in touch with Strings By Mail...

A suggestion for the OP...

If you're in the US, you can get in touch with Matt at Strings By Mail at [email protected]. He's always good with special orders. Ask him if they can order singles from Rotosound. I deal with Matt regularly.

 

[Alan Wrench]

Thank you all very much! I will reach out to Strings by Mail. Thanks again!

 

[michael_t]

I just heard back from Matt at Strings By Mail, who confirmed Rotosound bass Strings can be ordered in singles.

 

[Alan Wrench]

Thanks Michael! I’ll tell Matt you sent me.

 

[michael_t]

K

Thanks Michael! I’ll tell Matt you sent me.

Tell him "Michael T from Winnipeg" sent you there. He'll know who I am.

 

[Alan Wrench]

Will do. Thanks again!

 

[Alan Wrench]

K

Tell him "Michael T from Winnipeg" sent you there. He'll know who I am.

Hey Michael _T, I’ve been in touch with Matt at Strings by Mail. He really hooked me up! He graciously special ordered the .100 Rotosound stainless steel single strings for me, and I’m getting them at a great price. Very impressed with Strings by Mail, they have EVERYTHING, great customer service, and a military discount. Thanks again Michael.