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Roundwound
Wire wrap leaves visible ridges. Brighter, more growl and finger noise, and more fret wear than flatwounds.
Product detailSKU #1274115044778
RotosoundRS665LD Roundwound 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roundwound nickel-style 5-string bass set from Rotosound, priced low. A straightforward stock-up set for anyone playing a 5-string electric bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want bright, aggressive attack from roundwound construction
- Restringing a 5-string after the low B goes dull
- Buying spares to keep in the gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting warm, muted thump — flatwounds do that instead
- 4-string basses; the extra low B string goes unused
- Fretless necks, where roundwounds chew up the fingerboard
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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5-string set
Includes a low B. The B needs enough break angle and a wide enough nut slot to sit right.
Detail 03
Long scale (LD)
Cut for standard long-scale basses. Short- or medium-scale instruments will run out of usable string.
Detail 04
Rotosound
A string-only brand, so the set is sold on its own with no hardware or tools included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass is long scale before ordering; short-scale necks won't fit this set
- 02Strings only — no winder, cutters, or cleaning cloth included
- 03Roundwounds are stiff and abrasive; expect fresh strings to need a stretch and re-tune
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Yes. This is a long-scale set, which is what a 34-inch bass takes. Confirm your through-body or top-load routing leaves enough winding length at the tuners.
02Do roundwounds wear frets faster?
Yes. The ridged winding grips the fret wire, so over time you'll see more grooving than with flatwounds. It's the trade for the brighter attack.
03Can I use these on a 4-string?
You'd have one string left over. Buy a 4-string set instead — you're paying for a low B you won't string up.
04How bright are these when new?
Roundwounds start bright and zingy with pronounced finger noise, then mellow over the first few weeks of playing as oils build up in the windings.
