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Description
Unleash the iconic sound of your bass guitar with the Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings. Known for their legendary tone, these strings have been a favorite among professional musicians for decades. With a pure nickel wrap, they deliver a warm, vintage sound that brings out the best in your instrument. Perfect for capturing the essence of classic rock or any genre that demands rich, full-bodied bass lines, these strings are designed to withstand the rigors of performance and practice alike.
Crafted with precision, the Rotosound RS66LDN strings offer a balanced feel and consistent tension, allowing for seamless playability across all strings. Their long-scale design ensures compatibility with a variety of bass guitars, while the medium gauge (.045 - .105) strikes the right balance between comfort and projection. Whether you’re laying down grooves in the studio or performing live on stage, these strings provide the reliability and tone you need to shine.
Key Features:
- Pure nickel wrap for a warm, vintage tone
- Medium gauge: .045, .065, .080, .105
- Long scale design for versatile compatibility
- Balanced feel with consistent tension
- Ideal for classic rock and a variety of genres
Reviews
PROS
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Signature crunchiness that evokes iconic bass tones
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Authentic, one-of-a-kind sound that stands out
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Competitive pricing compared to other high-end strings
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Bright, zingy tone with deep, solid low end
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Retains a warm, clear tone longer than some other strings
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Covered string ends prevent scratches on machine heads
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Organic packaging reduces waste
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Great for pop/slap styles and versatile across genres
CONS
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Tone dies quickly, especially if you sweat on stage
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Rough texture can be uncomfortable for some players
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Occasional quality control issues, like dead E strings
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Brightness might be too much for fingerstyle players
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A string too light, D string too heavy in gauge
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105).
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Reported to last longer and be less abrasive on frets compared to the stainless steel version, especially for basses with nickel fret wire.
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Based on 2 Reviews and 5 Ratings
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Great strings, they are warmer and last longer than regular Nickel strings
For those who don't know regular bass strings are made of Nickel on Steel strings, these strings are made in Pure Nickel, which give you a warmer tone compared to regular strings even brand new and they retain this warm and clear tone for longer, also they don't go completely "dead" sounding compared to regular Nickel on Steel strings after months or even years (in my experience of course) Also call me crazy, but I think they don't have as much output compared to the Swing 66 Stainless Steel, aside from that I would recommend them if you are into most styles of music from pop, funk, rock, jazz, reggae, etc. But I'm not sure if I could recommend them for something like metal, pop punk, etc. As they don't have that "zingy" sound that Nickel on Steel and Stainless Steel strings have
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Geddy Lee is confirmed to have used Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) on the album "Moving Pictures" by Rush, as noted by the Rotosound website. The source states that Geddy has been a long-time user of Rotosound strings since the early days of Rush.
According to "livenirvana.com", Krist uses the Rotosound RS66 Long Scale Standard Gauge strings
According to the Rotosound Music Strings website, John Paul Jones used Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) specifically for the album "Led Zeppelin III."
Duff McKagan is confirmed to use Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) on the album "Appetite for Destruction," as stated by Rotosound Music Strings. It is well-documented that McKagan has been a long-time user of Rotosound strings on both his basses and guitars.
According to the Rotosound website, John Deacon used Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) on the albums "A Night At The Opera," "A Day at the Races," "News of the World," and "Jazz."
John Entwistle is confirmed to use Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) as mentioned on the Rotosound page, specifically in the albums "Live at Leeds" and "Who's Next," according to Rotosound Music Strings.
According to the Rotosound Music Strings website, Noel Redding used Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) for the recording of "Electric Ladyland."
During the recent Ecos tour, a close-up picture shared on Instagram by Soda Stereo reveals that Zeta Bosio uses Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105). The image clearly shows the light blue silk and the red, white, and blue ball ends, which are distinctive features of Rotosound strings. Zeta Bosio has been a consistent user of Rotosound strings since the late 1980s and has appeared in promotional ads for them in recent years.
Conor Deegan III, bassist of Fontaines D.C., confirms his use of Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) on his Jazz and Precision basses during a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown. He specifically mentions using the Rotosound Swing 66 set and identifies the nickel version through the distinct red, blue, and white ball ends, along with the light blue silk at the string ends.
Album Usage
The Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105) has been featured on the following albums:
The Experience Sessions
Noel Redding (2010)
The Redding Factor !
Noel Redding (1995)
Lean Into It (30th Anniversary Edition)
Mr. Big (1991)
Moving Pictures (2011 Remaster)
Rush (1981)
In The City
The Jam (1977)
Who's Next (Remastered 2022)
The Who (1971)
Live At Leeds (Expanded Edition)
The Who (1970)
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They have a warmer sound, lack the extra brightness and "zingyness" of the regular Swing 66 Stainless Steel, but they retain this warmer for longer and have more low mids, also they feel smoother compared to Stainless Steel strings
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