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From the Swing Bass 66 range, this is Billy’s custom signature set using his preferred 43-110 gauges. The most popular Roundwound bass string ever. Rotosound was the first string company to produce this kind of string. Introduced in 1962 it changed the sound of the instrument instantly. The favourite string of many players including Billy Sheehan, John Paul Jones and Geddy Lee. Available in all popular gauges and scale lengths. The steel used to produce these strings is unique, combined with a highly secretive manufacturing process.
From the Manufacturer
These strings, custom gauged by Billy Sheehan, provide the time tested Rotosound Swing Bass 66 standard set with two special advantages: A slightly lighter G provides a more even string to string tension across the neck and makes bending easier. A heavier E string makes for a tighter low end with increased mass for more volume in the lower register. The 0.110″ gauge also facilitates tuning down to a low ‘D’ without the string bottoming out or loss of intonation.
Felman Sumortin
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
Very fast delivery. Hassle free!Will order again in the future.
Chuck from Chicago
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
Great for the Attitude bass. The only bass I run strings this heavy on but it works on that bass.
PortalPower
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
A really great set of strings that I haven't seen much similar to: a good set of light-gauge roundwounds with a heavy E for drop tunings. Heck, I play more in drop C than drop D and it still holds tension wonderfully. And I've been bouncing between string gauges forever now, but I've come to view these as "home" on my 4 string.They will take a little adjustment on the bridge, namely pushing the saddles forward to get regular intonation past fret 12, but that's to be expected.
Jorge Hernández
Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2022
Ya llevo un buen tiempo probando estas cuerdas y me han gustado bastante!En todo el tiempo que las he usado han durado muy bien y el sonido sigue siendo muy bien!Una de mis marcas favoritas!Las encontré a muy bien precio, y lo valió!
Moe Sil
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
For the past 40 years of my bass playing life, Rotosound has always been the best, most unique sound of any string. This specialty set has a bit more lows, and snappier highs. Just what I want.
Alessandro M.
Reviewed in Italy on September 6, 2021
Ormai uso queste corde da un po', sono alla seconda muta, partiamo col dire che non sono solo per chi ricerca il suono "alla Sheehan", tutt'altro, vanno bene per tutti gli amanti delle corde in acciaio, io personalmente mi sono innamorato del sound del Jazz Bass con le corde in acciaio, per chi cerca un feeling diverso, per chi necessita di una scalatura particolare, questa ha per altro tantissime applicazioni, per suonare in drop, con accordature particolari, per lo shredding. Con il setup giusto le applicazioni sono innumerevoli.Sulla costruzione nulla di particolare da riferire, Rotosound produce ottime corde Stainless steel, con un rapporto qualità prezzo che ha pochi pari (se ne hai). Sono corde su cui si può sempre contare a mio avviso, ben costruite e con una buona durata, il sound è quello tipico delle corde in acciaio, acuto e "puntuto" sulle frequenze alte, ma di sicuro bello forte ed intelligibile. Se apprezzate questo genere di corde di certo non vi deluderanno.
mlmyers
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2021
Der Saitensatz ist top für ein Drop-C-Tuning, mit recht dünnen Saiten dazu. Schnalzen dann schön, aber nicht zu viel.Haltbarkeit ist gut, kommt an beschichtete Saiten nicht ran, aber sind dennoch nicht gleich tot nach 2-3 Proben. Der Preis ist absolut in Ordnung. Wenn es die jetzt noch als 5-Saiter gäbe...
jeremy w. dubsky
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
These strings are great! Even if you don’t play like Billy Sheehan, they are a perfectly balanced gauge. I use them on my Fender made in Mexico precision bass. Really clear and bright sounding with a pick or playing finger style. Highly recommended. Very good price for rotosounds also. These will be my everyday set of strings.
K. R. Sneed
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
This is my second set of these strings. I play a Gibson Grabber 70s Tribute. I really like sizing on this set with the big low E. They have the perfect feel and really set off the growl with my bass. I also use Billy's EBS drive pedal which really gets the sound I am looking for. The last set I had on for almost three years with no issues. I just wanted to brighten up my sound with new ones.
Vicente
Reviewed in Spain on March 30, 2017
Buena calidad, buen sonido. Estoy contento con ellas ya que el tacto es bueno y el precio también lo es. Esta marca la desconocía y por ese precio me ha dejado muy buena experiencia
K. T.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
Fantastic strings for my 2014 MIM Fender Jazz bass and my first set of Rotosounds. They have a signature zing and last longer than most uncoated strings I've tried from Dunlop, DR, D'addario, etc. Fairly balanced in sound and tension, but if you're a stickler for low action, be forewarned the G and A strings are thinner than most sets and may require some setup work if you're used to the standard 45-65-85-105 type sets.
Xiola
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016
These are some of the best bass strings I've played. It's hard to improve on the classic Swing 66 strings that John Entwistle helped develop back in they heyday of The Who, but these really nail it. These are basically that same set but with modified gauges. Compared to the standard 45-105 set the G is lighter at a 43 and the E is heavier at 110 so the tension across the strings is very even and your E doesn't flop around even when you tune down to D. Across all strings they are significantly more pliable than most others I've played, which makes a huge difference since I have issues from old hand injuries. The stainless wrap and hex cores make these strings very pingy and articulate whether I'm playing fingerstyle or using a pick. Currently have them on my two main bases - a Stingray and a Reverse Jaguar.
JOSSET Gwenael
Reviewed in France on September 13, 2015
très bonne qualité de son, brillantes quand elles dont neuves (comme tout les jeux neufs) mais pas trop, ce qui à mon sens est une qualité. Ce qui surprend c'est la puissance globale. Belle présence pour les aigus tirant 43, et bien sur pour les graves tirant 110, il faudra que les amateurs d'extra light se musclent un peu les doigts, ce sont des cordes qui aiment qu'on leur rentre dedans sans ménagement!! Rock, reggae, hard et dérivés...elles feront merveilles. Pour donner un avis sur la durée, je manque de recul. Mais si elle tiennent la route, ce seront mes cordes pour encore de longues années, aucun doute ce sont les meilleures sur une quinzaine de jeux déjà essayé.
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