misterdistortion Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Has anyone else had this problem with Rotosound Swing Bass 665 sets? Silk wrap comes up too far on low b. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I’m not a 5’er player, so not something I experience but can it be unwrapped a bit? Someone here will know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdistortion Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 Probably could trim the silk away I guess? I was just a bit disappointed 🙁 I've used Rotosound Swing Bass and Roto Bass strings on and off for years and not had problem with sets on a 4 string. I've been enjoying gigging this NGC Nanyo SB325 for the last 14 months (Thanks GreenKing) and thought oops! definitely time for a string change. I've popped a spare Warwick Red Nickel on for now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I also have had this it limits string choice, so i drilled and fitted feral through body stringing just for the B well i actually did the E as well whilst at it, but this depends on your bridge, the other reason it is worth doing is i am also fed up of trying to wind over long strings round the post top end, so this adds enough flexibility for a happy life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 08/06/2019 at 16:37, misterdistortion said: Probably could trim the silk away I guess? I was just a bit disappointed 🙁 I've used Rotosound Swing Bass and Roto Bass strings on and off for years and not had problem with sets on a 4 string. I've been enjoying gigging this NGC Nanyo SB325 for the last 14 months (Thanks GreenKing) and thought oops! definitely time for a string change. I've popped a spare Warwick Red Nickel on for now. Gave up RS66 for WR a long time back. Superior string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdistortion Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 I'm on a bit of a journey with extended range basses and getting the best compromise between feel, tone and cost for strings. I think this Bass Collection 325 came with DR Sunbeams on, so maybe I've been a bit spoiled for the last year or so ( they only recently started to sound slightly off)? Sunbeams are quite pricey compared to the competition and I had the Swing Bass 6 string set from my previous foray into the world of 4th down/4th upness, so used them, the Warwick Reds were bought as a backup fortunately. Going slightly off topic, what else should I be considering? I've been very happy with DR strings (Blues) on guitar and currently have Roto Bass on the 4 string Jazzbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 The D’Addario XL nickels compare well with DR strings, for far less money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 put a spacer or a nut between the ball end and the bridge ? if there is enough string at the other end to wind onto the tuner of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 RS66 sets no longer have silk at the ball end for this very reason. Is this an old set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdistortion Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, arthurhenry said: RS66 sets no longer have silk at the ball end for this very reason. Is this an old set? Hmm! Must be I sold the 6 string bass I bought them for, on here a couple of years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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