Rotosound Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel on an Acoustic

[HiEnd Basses]

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a Fender Kingman Dreadnought. Think Rotosound Stainless Steels will work?

 

[Gorn]

Sure they'll work but you're gonna get a whole lot of string noise and zing.

 

[HiEnd Basses]

Sure they'll work but you're gonna get a whole lot of string noise and zing.

Hmm. What's best? Phosphor Bronze?

 

[Gorn]

Hmm. What's best? Phosphor Bronze?

Best for what? What kind of sound do you want?

 

[HiEnd Basses]

Best for what? What kind of sound do you want?

Well, it may be a silly answer, but I wanted to stay with Rotosound. They don't appear to make Acoustic Bass Strings.

 

[jallenbass]

It will only cost you $20 and some time. Give them a whirl. I have thought about that combination but am happy with D'Addario tape wounds on my Breedlove

 

[Gorn]

Well, it may be a silly answer, but I wanted to stay with Rotosound. They don't appear to make Acoustic Bass Strings.

Buy Rotosound Acoustic Bronze Bass 44 Strings from Bass Strings Online.

 

[HiEnd Basses]

Buy Rotosound Acoustic Bronze Bass 44 Strings from Bass Strings Online.

Thank you! Why in the world is this not on their website?

 

[Gorn]

Thank you! Why in the world is this not on their website?

I can't say I've ever heard of a positive review for them. I don't think I've heard a negative review either. Phosphor bronze strings will give you the most acoustic-ey sound but will come with a lot of finger noise. Really any rounds will do. Roto steels would be fine if you like the feel of them. Probably just as noisy as these. Tapewounds are a very popular option for acoustic basses. Light flats work well too. All depends on the sound you want.

 

[HiEnd Basses]

I can't say I've ever heard of a positive review for them. I don't think I've heard a negative review either. Phosphor bronze strings will give you the most acoustic-ey sound but will come with a lot of finger noise. Really any rounds will do. Roto steels would be fine if you like the feel of them. Probably just as noisy as these. Tapewounds are a very popular option for acoustic basses. Light flats work well too. All depends on the sound you want.

For the record, these strings are advertised on the site under Bass Strings; I was looking under Acoustic. Glad that they're there.

 

[BuffaloBass]

The squeakiest strings there are, and they make your finders gray. Waste a few bucks and see how your straight SS strings work.

 

[HiEnd Basses]

The squeakiest strings there are, and they make your finders gray. Waste a few bucks and see how your straight SS strings work.

Can't hurt. Thanks for the advice!

 

[jwilson67]

They'll work but probably won't be the loudest strings you can use for the acoustic bass. Ernie Ball makes bronze strings as well.

 

[jwilson67]

As does DR. Those should be excellent strings but have never heard anything about them.