Bronze Bass Bronze Bass 44
(Phosphor Bronze Roundwound)
Phosphor bronze wound acoustic bass strings deliver a deep bright tone for acoustic bass guitars, available in 4, 5 and 6 string.
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4 String Sets-----
RS 44LC
40
60
80
100
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RS 44LD
45
65
85
105
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5 String Set-----
RS 445LD
45
65
85
105
130
44s Soundbyte
Solo Bass Solo Bass 55
(Stainless Steel Pressure Wound)
The original ‘pressure wound’ Bass string designed in the mid 70’s. Due to rolling, mass is retained and therefore brightness. Solo Bass strings eliminate finger noise, reduce fret wear, work well on fretless basses and excel in the studio.
55s Soundbyte
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4 String Sets-----
SM 55
40
60
80
100
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RS 55LD
45
65
85
105
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5 String Set-----
RS 555LD
45
65
85
105
130
 
Swing Bass Swing Bass 66
(Stainless Steel or Nickel Roundwound)
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.
Swing Bass Nickel
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4 String Sets------
RS 66LA
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30
50
65
85
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FM 66
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30
50
70
90
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RS 66LB
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35
55
70
90
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RS 66LC
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40
60
75
95
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SM66
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40
60
80
100
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RS 66LD
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45
65
80
105
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RS 66LE
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50
70
85
110
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BS 66
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43
65
80
110
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RS 66LH
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65
80
105
130
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5 String Sets
RS 665LB
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35
55
70
90
120
RS 665LC
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40
60
75
95
125
SM 665
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40
60
80
100
125
RS 665LD
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45
65
80
105
130
6 String Sets
SM 666
30
40
60
80
100
125
RS 666LC
30
40
60
75
95
125
RS 666LD
35
45
65
80
105
130
8 String Set
RS 668
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20
30
35
45
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45
65
80
105
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Double Ball End - 4 & 5 String Sets
RDB 66LC
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40
60
75
95
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RDB 66LD
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45
65
80
105
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RDB 665LD
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45
65
80
105
130
Non Standard Scale Lengths
RS 66M (Med)
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40
50
75
90
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RS 66S (Short)
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40
50
75
90
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RS 66EL (XL)
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45
65
80
105
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Nickel 4 & 5 String Sets
SM 66N
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40
60
80
100
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RS 66LDN
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45
65
85
105
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RS 66LN
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45
65
80
100
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RS 665LDN
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45
65
85
105
130
66s Soundbyte
 
Jazz Bass Jazz Bass 77
(Monel Flatwound)
Highly praised by Bass Player Magazine as their favourite Flatwound. Unique materials produce a very bright tone. Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and many others have all favoured this particular string over the years.
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4 String Sets-----
SM 77
40
60
80
100
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RS 77LD
45
65
85
105
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RS 77LE
50
75
95
110
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5 String Set-----
RS 775LD
45
65
85
105
130
Non Standard Scale Lengths
RS 77S (Short)
40
50
75
90
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RS 77M (Med)
40
50
75
90
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RS 77EL (XL)
45
65
85
105
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77s Soundbyte
 
SH 77
(Monel Flatwound)
Steve Harris signature set. Steve’s custom gauge flatwound set with his favorite West Ham colours on the silk ends. All he has ever used throughout his career.
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SH 77
50
75
95
110
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Tru Bass Tru Bass 88
(Black Nylon Flatwound)
Most famously heard on the Beatles album ‘Abbey Road’. Super smooth with ultra low tension transforms any electric bass into a jazzy upright sound. Works great on fretless. Also works well with any kind of jazz, fusion, dub and reggae styles. Heard on ‘Transformer’ by Lou Reed, courtesy of Herbie Flowers.
88s Soundbyte
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4 String Set-----
RS 88LD
65
75
100
115
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5 String Set-----
RS 885LD
65
75
100
115
135
Non Standard Scale Lengths
RS 88S (Short)
65
75
90
115
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RS 88M (Med)
65
75
90
115
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RS 88EL (XL)
65
75
100
115
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PSD PSD 99
(Piano String Design -
Stainless Steel Roundwound)
The ultimate in power, sustain and brightness. Contact-core design improves string movement. Designed to fit any Bridge styles. Favoured by John Paul Jones.
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4 String Set-----
RS 99LD
45
65
85
105
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5 String Set-----
RS 885LD
45
65
85
105
130
Ball and cone fitment instructions are inside
the box
99s Soundbyte
 
Roto Bass
(Nickel Roundwound)
Nickel on steel, extra bright, unsilked so therefore less expensive than the RS series.
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Roto Bass RB 35
RB 35
35
55
75
95
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Roto Bass RB 40

4 String Set

RB 40
40
60
80
100
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5 String Set

RB 40-5
40
60
80
100
125

Roto Bass RB 45

4 String Set

RB 45
45
65
85
105
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5 String Set

RB 45-5
45
65
85
105
130
Roto Bass RB 50
RB 50
50
70
90
110
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