ROTOSOUNDRS66LDN Nickel Bass Guitar Strings (45 65 85 105)

I just strung these up on my p bass. They sound really nice, sitting right between flats and nickel plated steel rounds. I really like that they seemed to bring the bass to life. I feel like I have a lot more tone variation with my tone knob now. I also think these really bring out that classic p-bass tone for me. I'm very happy with the tone. I did however have an issue. In the picture if you look closely at the A string you'll notice a flat spot on the string. It looks like it got smashed. It's right between the sixth and seventh frets. It probably won't cause any major issues, but it is bothersome for me since this is a new set, has only been on the bass about an hour as of writing this review. I did reach out to Rotosound so I will update this review depending on what type of response I get. If it wasn't for this issue I would give these strings 5 stars, but had to deduct a star due to this issue.

I'm a long-time bassist (over 40 years) with many basses. The regular stainless wound Rotosound RS66 Swing Bass strings have been my favorite 4 string set for that entire time, and still are. For those of you who know them, the standard RS66 have a very unique "grand piano" sound for about 3-4 days, then that beautiful edge goes away. I love the clear sound that they mature to, and it stays very stable for me for months or a year after that. Love the gauges, love the feel (they are rougher feeling than most strings).On guitar, I prefer really dark strings, and often string up with pure nickel wrap strings - Gibson Vintage Reissues or Ernie Ball Rock & Roll Slinkys.So when I spied these nickel plated Rotosound RS66N nickel plated roundwounds, I definitely had to give them a try. I was hoping for a little different tone color after they settled out, and curious if they would have a "zing" period like the stainless. When I put them on (this was on a 1990 Warwick Thumb 4 neckthrough), it was a resounding "meh". No piano sound at all, but that's not totally suprising. The feel is identical (good) and the string balance and sustain is good as well. But there was nothing there to get excited about, might as well have bought something more vanilla to my ears like D'Addario.For most of the time I've been playing them, Rotosounds cost about 30% more than D'Addario or Ernie Ball. They seem to be more at parity these days. In the past, Rotosounds were often variable in quality, and you would get occasional dead or dud strings right out of the package. The quality is very consistently high today, and the RS66 stainless sound as good as a "good set" back in the day. As much as I would have liked these to be another delicious flavor of strings, they have pretty much convinced me to stay with the regular stainless RS66.

A little dark and dull for my tastes. Pure nickel wrap is expected to be warmer sounding but I feel they sounded lifeless. For a brighter Roto string, go with the nickel plated steel pink package Roto 45’s.

Perfect for a P bass. Hold their tone well.

I have used Roto sound for 40 years I love Roto sound

Put these on my Yamaha TRBX174ew after a year and a half. Others have mentioned piano-ey sounds...I can see that, but do not think it is a bad thing. I am hoping they will "die out" a bit, as they are rather resonant after a months use. Definitely more voice than the stock strings. Have noticed more vocalizations of each note, but not sure to blame the newness of the strings, or the nature.

Haven't used Rotosound strings since the 80's when I had a Rick. Decided to give them a try 'cause my usual strings were out of stock. What a pleasant surprise when I put these on and played 'em! Nice bright highs and rich deep lows. And cost less than most others. Welcome home, Rotosound!

For 40 years I've been using these strings, specifically the nickel round wound. My personal preference is nickel over stainless. Rotosound strings are one of the best strings in the world. Thru the years I've tried many many different kinds of sets and the only two that I rely on consistently are the rotosound RS 66 series and Thomastik Infeld but the Thomastiks are three times the price at approximately $95 a set(and well worth the money if you're inclined to try a set). You will not however be disappointed if a round wound is what you're looking for. There's a reason bass players like Geddy Lee and Steve Harris use Rotosounds. Fantastic quality at a good price and made in England to boot. Thanks James Howe for being the father of the modern round wound bass guitar string.

Mina första strängar till bas - känns som ett bra och prisvärt alternativ.

Buenas cuerdas

Il nome già è una garanzia, sono da provare ognuno a il suo orecchio, ma di sicuro non deludono, consigliate

good strings first time ive used these but they sound great see how long they last

El sonido único de la marca, para mí unas de las mejores, muy satisfecho recomendable ese sonido nítido con presencia