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Long scale
Sized for 34-inch scale basses. Check that the silk wrap clears the nut before you cut anything.
Product detailSKU #1274115044714
RotosoundRS66LC Long Scale Swing Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Long scale roundwound bass strings. The standard choice for a 34-inch scale bass when you want bright, aggressive tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard 34-inch scale basses like a Precision or Jazz
- Rock and punk players who want top-end bite and grind
- Players who slap and want string noise and clarity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short scale basses — the winding won't land right
- Players wanting warm, thumpy vintage tone; flatwounds do that
- Fretless basses — roundwounds chew up an unfinished 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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Roundwound
Ridged outer wrap. Brighter and more aggressive than flats, with more finger noise and more fret wear.
Detail 03
Swing Bass
Rotosound's steel roundwound line — known for a bright, cutting attack rather than a mellow tone.
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Four-string set
Covers a standard E-A-D-G bass. A five-string needs a separate low B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut to bridge saddle — long scale is 34 inches, not all basses match
- 02New roundwounds shift intonation slightly; check it at the 12th fret
- 03Steel roundwounds are hard on frets over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short scale bass?
No. Long scale strings are cut for 34-inch scale instruments. On a short scale bass the tapered winding ends up past the nut and the string won't seat properly.
02Do these fit a bass with string-through-body?
Long scale usually covers standard bridges. String-through routing adds several inches of path, so measure before ordering — some long scale sets come up short.
03Are these good for fretless?
Roundwounds cut grooves into an unfinished fretless fingerboard. Some players accept that for the tone; if you don't, use flatwounds or a coated set.
04How bright do they stay?
Steel roundwounds start very bright and mellow as oils build up. Wiping the strings down after playing stretches the bright period out.
