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Gauges 40-50-75-90. Flatwound. Monel. Short scale.
One of the original Rotosound sets from the early 1960s. These strings can be heard on many famous albums, used over the years by Sting, Phil Lynott, Steve Harris and John Deacon. Outstanding brilliance and superb tone.
Rotosound makes the world's most famous and highest quality electric bass strings.
Rotosound RS77S Short Scale Jazz Bass Monel Flat Wound Strings
Rotosound RS77S Short Scale Jazz Bass Monel Flat Wound Strings

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4.79

14 Reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Takes me back to 1965

I just got an Epiphone EB-O because it has a short (30.5") scale. I wanted to get that old vintage sound so prevalent back in the 60s. A better bridge and these flat-wounds more than did the trick. They went right on, and, for what it's worth, I had no problems with the silk getting in the way on either end. Now I have that vintage thump sound from the days of old. In fact, my EB-O now sounds EXACTLY like the Gibson bass the Animals bass player used. Yeah, that tone. I now have 14 basses, and they're all very different. This one is my only 4-string, and will always be the closest to my heart. my darling wife told me to go ahead and get it then passed away just before it came in. It's a beautiful bass, and these strings only made it more perfect. Can't ask for more.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Some inconsistency in silk windings on this set.

The A string was only 31.75" (this was for a short scale bass) from ball end to the silk winding (Rotosound's information states this should be 32.25") and I had to trim the silk as it was catching the nut (I have a Hipshot bridge on this bass which increases the bridge to nut length slightly). The other 3 strings did not present this problem. I wish Guitar Center would carry a larger selection of short scale strings.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Concerts2
  3. With my worship team, clean sound1
  4. Everything else I do1
Cons
  1. After extended play, loses tone a bit1
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  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone8
  2. Consistent6
  3. Well Built / Quality2
  4. Long Life1
  5. Clean sound1

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • Works!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byRick

    fromPalmyra Virginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Put these on my Gretch Junior Jet. Sound great

  • These are my favorite strings I've ever used

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byMontana

    fromMemphis

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sound great and feel great. The tone is incredible. I just adore the sound. It's bright, punchy, and impactful, but the lows are still rumbly enough to hold a solid and heavy bottom line when I play rock music with my band.

  • I use these on a Hofner bass for my worship team.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byFilo

    fromFort Worth, TX

    I prefer the smooth sound especially with the Christian music we're playing. I often slide into a note and these strings are perfect.

  • Some inconsistency in silk windings on this set.

    3

    submitted7 years ago

    byMark

    fromUndisclosed

    The A string was only 31.75" (this was for a short scale bass) from ball end to the silk winding (Rotosound's information states this should be 32.25") and I had to trim the silk as it was catching the nut (I have a Hipshot bridge on this bass which increases the bridge to nut length slightly). The other 3 strings did not present this problem. I wish Guitar Center would carry a larger selection of short scale strings.

  • It is very good product

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byPeter

    fromSussex,Wisconsin

    I stringed inexpensive bass guitar.Now I got very good sound.

  • First time with flats

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byCarl

    fromundisclosed

    Was looking for that British invasion bass sound and put these on a short scale bass and I am quite happy.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byGREGORY

    fromCuLVER CITY, CA. 90066

    WILL THESE WORK ON THE IBANEZ MICRO GSRM20B BASS?

    WILL THESE WORK ON THE IBANEZ MICRO GSRM20B BASS?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, they will work.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked bySTEPHEN

    fromIA

    Will these strings fit and work well on a Ibanez AEB5E Acoustic-Electric Bass?

    Will these strings fit and work well on a Ibanez AEB5E Acoustic-Electric Bass?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These strings would work well on an Ibanez AEB5E bass.