Description

The Rotosound SM665 5 String Swing Bass 66 are 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 Paul Jones and Geddy Lee. The steel used to produce these strings is unique, combined with a highly secretive manufacturing process.

Stainless Steel or Nickel Roundwound
The string that started a revolution and brought the bass player from the back line to the front.

Rotosound SM665 5 String Swing Bass 66 Gauges: 40,60,80,100,125

This is the string that James How and John Entwistle perfected into what was to become the industry standard. The bright punchy high energy sound this string offered and so much a big part of early rock music as we know it, quickly grew in popularity to all four corners of the globe and remains the leading contender to this present day.

With so many musicians now experimenting with their own special gauges and drop tunings it is hardly surprising to know that Rotosounds Swingbass Custom Box Singles, first introduced in the 60’s, enjoys more popularity now than ever before. With such a wide range starting from 0.025″ to 0.140″ in increments of 0.005″ there will be a gauge to suit everyone’s custom set.

Rotosound SM665 5 String Swing Bass 66  PLAYED BY

John Entwistle,Geddy Lee,Billy Sheehan,Noel Redding,Dennis Dunaway,Jaco Pastorius,Chris Squire,Duff McKagan,John Paul Jones,Bruce Foxton,Paul McGuigan and many many more….

Rotosound SM665 5 String Swing Bass 66 HEARD ON

Live at Leeds – The Who, Who’s Next – The Who, Moving Pictures – Rush, Eat em and Smile – David Lee Roth, Lean Into it – Mr Big, Electric Ladyland – The Jimi Hendrix Experience
School’s Out – Alice Cooper, Appetite for Destruction – Guns n’ Roses, 3 – Led Zeppelin, In the City – The Jam, What’s the Story, Morning Glory – Oasis etc.etc. ….

Get your Rotosound SM665 5 String Swing Bass 66 now.