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Rotosound Tru Bass 88
$47.95 - $64.95Rotosound 4, 5, and 6 String TruBass 88 Black Nylon Flatwound Bass Strings
A string that was specifically designed by James How for Jim Burns's famous Black Bison in 1962.This string emulates the upright bass sound and the nearest you will ever get to a double bass that can be played as an electric bass. The magnetic...Rotosound Swing Bass 66
$29.95 - $47.95Rotosound 4, 5, 6 and 8 Sting Swing Bass 66 Nickel or Stainless Steel Roundwound Bass Strings
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...Rotosound Solo Bass 55
$54.95Rotosound 4, and 5 String Solo Bass 55 Stainless Steel Pressure wound Roundwound Bass Strings
Another first designed in 1977 by James How is the stainless steel bass string with his patented linea pressure-wound finish. Once the string is wound a rolling technique is applied under pressure which displaces the crown of each winding producing...RotoSound SM77 Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 4 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$44.954-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100)
Jazz Bass 77 4-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading...RotoSound SM66N Swing Bass 66 Nickel 4 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$24.954-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100)
Swing Bass 66 4-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) - Nickel Plated The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front. This is the string that James How and John Entwistle...RotoSound SM665 Swing Bass 66 Stainless 5 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100 - 125) Long Scale
$34.955-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100 - 125)
Swing Bass 66 5-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100 - 125) The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front. This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected...RotoSound SM66 Swing Bass 66 Stainless 4 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$24.954-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100)
Swing Bass 66 4-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front. This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what...RotoSound SM55 Solo Bass 55 4 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$44.954-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100)
Solo Bass 55 4-String Hybrid Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Another first designed in 1977 by James How is the stainless steel bass string with his patented linea pressure-wound finish. Once the string is wound a rolling technique...Rotosound RS88LD Tru Bass 88 Black Nylon Tapewound 4 String Standard (65 - 75 - 100 - 115) Long Scale
$47.954 String ( 65 - 75 - 100 - 115 )
A string that was specifically designed by James How for Jim Burns's famous Black Bison in 1962.This string emulates the upright bass sound and the nearest you will ever get to a double bass that can be played as an electric bass. The magnetic...Rotosound RS886LD Tru Bass 88 Black Nylon Tapewound 6 String Standard (50 - 65 - 75 - 100 - 115 - 135) Long Scale
$64.956-String ( 50 - 65 - 75 - 100 - 115 - 135 )
A string that was specifically designed by James How for Jim Burns's famous Black Bison in 1962.This string emulates the upright bass sound and the nearest you will ever get to a double bass that can be played as an electric bass. The magnetic...Rotosound RS77S Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 4 String Standard (40 - 50 - 75 - 90) Short Scale
$44.954-String ( 40 - 50 - 75 - 90 )
The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading artists including the likes of Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and Herbie...Rotosound RS77LE Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 4 String Heavy (50 - 75 - 95 - 110) Long Scale
$44.954-String ( 50 - 75 - 95 - 110 )
The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading artists including the likes of Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and Herbie...Rotosound RS77LD Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 4 String Standard (45 - 65 - 85 - 105) Long Scale
$44.954-String ( 45 - 65 - 85 - 105 )
The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading artists including the likes of Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and Herbie...Rotosound RS776LD Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 6 String Standard (30 - 45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 130) Long Scale
$64.956-String ( 30 - 45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 130 )
The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading artists including the likes of Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and Herbie...RotoSound RS775LD Jazz Bass 77 Monel Flatwound 5 String Standard (45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 130) Long Scale
$54.955-String Standard Gauge (45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 130)
Jazz Bass 77 5-String Standard Gauge (45 - 65 - 85 - 105 - 130) The Monel flatwound bass string that’s been awarded many accolades since its inception. The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top...Rotosound RS66M Swing Bass 66 Stainless 4 String Light (40 - 50 - 75 - 90) Medium Scale
$25.954-String (40 - 50 - 75 - 90)
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...RotoSound RS66LN Swing Bass 66 Nickel 4 String Standard Light (45 - 65 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$24.954-String Light (45 - 65 - 80 - 100)
Swing Bass 66 4-String Light (45 - 65 - 80 - 100) The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front. This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what was...Rotosound RS66LDN Swing Bass 66 Nickel 4 String Standard (45 - 65 - 85 - 105) Long Scale
$24.954 String, Swing Bass Nickel (45, 65, 85, 105)
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...Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 66 Stainless 4 String Standard (45 - 65 - 80 - 105) Long Scale
$25.954 String, Swing Bass, Standard, Long Scale (45, 65, 80, 105)
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...Rotosound RS66LC Swing Bass 66 Stainless 4 String Medium (40 - 60 - 75 - 95) Long Scale
$24.954 String, Swing Bass 66, Medium, Long Scale (40, 60, 75, 95)
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...RotoSound RS66EL Swing Bass 66 Stainless 4 String Standard (45 - 65 - 80 - 105) Extra Long Scale
$25.954-String Extra Long Scale (45 - 65 - 80 - 105)
Swing Bass 66 4-String Extra Long Scale (45 - 65 - 80 - 105) The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front. This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into...Rotosound RS668 Swing Bass 66 Stainless 8 String (23 - 30 - 35 - 45 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 105) Long Scale
$43.958-String (23 - 30 - 35 - 45 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 105)
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...Rotosound RS666LD Swing Bass 66 Stainless 6 String Standard (35 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 105 - 130) Long Scale
$39.956-String ( 35 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 105 - 130)
Stainless Steel The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front.This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what was to become the industry standard. The bright punchy high...Rotosound RS666LC Swing Bass 66 Stainless 6 String Medium (30 - 40 - 60 - 75 - 95 - 125) Long Scale
$39.956-String (30 - 40 - 60 - 75 - 95 - 125)
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...Rotosound RS665LD Swing Bass 66 Stainless 5 String Standard (45 - 65 - 80 - 105 - 130) Long Scale
$32.955 String, Roundwound, Standard (45, 65, 80, 105, 130)
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...Rotosound RS665LC Swing Bass 66 Stainless 5 String Medium (40 - 60 - 75 - 95 - 125) Long Scale
$32.955-String (40 - 60 - 75 - 95 - 125)
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...Rotosound RotoBass
$19.95 - $27.95Rotosound 4, and 5 String RotoBass Nickel Roundwound Bass Strings
This very popular nickel on steel string offers the best of both worlds insomuch that without sacrificing on quality Rotosound engineers have simplified the design spec. dispensed with the silk and increased productivity as a result. This enables...RotoSound RB40 Roto Bass 4 String Hybrid (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) Long Scale
$19.954-String Medium Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100)
Rotobass 4-String Medium Gauge (40 - 60 - 80 - 100) This very popular nickel on steel string offers the best of both worlds insomuch that without sacrificing on quality Rotosound engineers have simplified the design specifications. This...Rotosound RB35 Roto Bass 4 String Medium Light (35 - 55 - 75 - 95) Long Scale
$19.954-String ( 35 - 55 - 75 - 95 )
Rotobass (Nickel Roundwound) Nickel on steel, extra bright, unsilked so therefore less expensive than theRS series.Rotosound PSD Bass 99
Out of stock
$33.18 - $41.08Rotosound 4, and 5 Sting PSD Piano Bass 99 Stainless Steel Roundwound Bass Strings
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