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Rotosound RS66LE Swing Bass

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Rotosound RS66LE Swing Bass
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The original and best!
Peter5655 22.10.2015
This is the bass string period! Especially if rock music in any form is being performed. I use this heavier gague for tuning DGCF. It works great and gives a similar tension as the RS66LD in standard tuning. The sound is really punchy with great harmonics. If cutting through the mix yet keeping a solid foundation is vital, then this is THE string to use. As for durability, I haven't experienced any other strings to match these. They don't seem to ever go dead only different. As much as I enjoy a fresh set, I really love the sound of broken in rotos. If new to these they might feel a bit rough on the fingers at first. This is something that's easy to get used to and subsequently is required (any other string just feels slippery to me).
Fret wear? Nothing I have noticed in my 20+ years as a rotosound player.
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Best strings in the world.
Handreas 13.07.2021
These are, without a doubt, the best sounding and feeling strings I have ever used in my 20+ years as a bassist.

They're a bit higher tension than other strings of similar gauge, which suits me fine. I play with a heavy right hand. And they sound absolutely marvelous!

The only downside is that they die a bit quicker than other strings, so I need to change them more often. If I could afford it, I'd buy a shipping container of these and play a fresh set every day for the rest of my life.
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Excellent!
raymondness 21.03.2019
Best bass strings ever made!
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A classic tone
Kaergbo 19.07.2017
Since I heard Jaco played on Rotosounds, I pretty much never had any other string. I'm now very used to the gritty feel they provide, both tonally and physically. These are among the roughest strings I've ever played on, so that should definitely be a consideration. They're quite middy, excellent for rock and slap. I prefer the 66LE version of these strings, because of the slightly fatter E string (105). Do recommend!
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Awesome
P300 22.06.2021
I've been using these strings for several years. Sometimes I get the urge to try something new, yet I always end up disappointed and return to RS66.

Pros:
- great sound
- great feel
- quality (no dead strings yet)

Cons:
- I wish they came in .115 gauge as well :)
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taddeomaiden 18.01.2019
I've been using these strings forever, they're a piece of history and certainly don't need my feedback.
They're the brightest and most "aggressive" sounding strings, they just have a very short life span, and that's why I'm giving only 4 stars.
Amazing when fresh, they die out after a couple of weeks.
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Rotosound RS66LE
Anonymous 29.05.2015
So far so good. I use these heavy strings for a short scale guitar, and they compensate very well, I can get the sound of the long scale tightness, with a shorter neck. I alse really like the sound of stainless steel, it really gives that extra punch that I want and need. I wonder what they would sound on a long-scale Warwick Corvette, will definitely try it!!
What I didn't like about it is the package. That nylon sack, with no separate bag for each of the strings? Hilarious, and unworthy.
So, overall, 4 stars :) Well worth the price!
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Simply the best
Basspower50 10.01.2019
I've been using this set for probably 20 years, have never let me down yet. I love the tone, they stay in tune, what more can you say. Many top professionals swear by Rotosound and this is one of the most popular guages. I do have a couple of basses set up for drop D and the 110 handles this nicely, although my drop C bass likes a 115 a bit better. Still, that's a tiny thing that can't take away the quality and tone of these strings.

Highly recommended.
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The best
Downer 17.05.2021
I've tried most bass strings over the last 20+ years and I'm convinced these are the best. They are well priced, feel good to play and make my Precision bass sound exactly like I think it should.
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Great for fingered playing
DavidJWN 30.07.2014
Good sound for finger style playing, and get a decent slap & pop tone too - average lifetime, but not overly priced, so in general a good deal
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Rotosound RS66LE Swing Bass