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Rotosound 5-String RS665LC Swing Bass Stainless Steel Roundwound 40-125 5-String

Item Description
Instrument5- String BassScale LengthLong Scale (Standard)Gauge Range40 - 125Gauges40 , 60 , 75 , 95 , 125Wrap MaterialStainless SteelConstructionRound WoundHex Core / Round CoreHex CoreStandard / Double Ball EndStandard Ball EndCoated / Non-CoatedNon-Coated
**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 37" / 94cm from the ball end to the start of the silk winding. These strings have Red Silk at both ends of the string.

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Instrument5- String BassScale LengthLong Scale (Standard)Gauge Range40 - 125Gauges40 , 60 , 75 , 95 , 125Wrap MaterialStainless SteelConstructionRound WoundHex Core / Round CoreHex CoreStandard / Double Ball EndStandard Ball EndCoated / Non-CoatedNon-Coated
  • **Rotosound 5-String RS665LC Swing Bass Stainless Steel Roundwound 40-125 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings
  • 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.

    **PLEASE NOTE** These are Long Scale Strings.

    The string measures 37 inches from the ball end to the start of the silk covering. N.B. These strings have silk at both ends.

    Gauge RS665LC - 40, 60, 75, 95, 125.

    Made in the USA


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.

**PLEASE NOTE** These are Long Scale Strings.

The string measures 37 inches from the ball end to the start of the silk covering. N.B. These strings have silk at both ends.

Gauge RS665LC - 40, 60, 75, 95, 125.

Made in the USA

Music Factory UK has been supplying musicians with strings since January 1997.

Run by a small but dedicated team of professionals, our goal has been to bring top quality goods and service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our reputation of speed and reliability, on giving good friendly advice, the same to each and every customer.

We feel our policy of providing a service beyond reproach coupled with an extensive range of competitively priced products is a policy we will always standby.

We will never deviate from the standards we have set ourselves, but should the unthinkable happen and we make an error, rest assured we will always do everything possible to rectify any problems swiftly and professionally.

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Delivery is by First Class mail, or orders over £50 are sent via courier, UK Mainland only.


If you absolutely require guaranteed next day delivery, we can offer a Royal Mail ‘Special Delivery’ service which is only guaranteed for weekday deliveries and must be ordered before 3pm , Monday - Friday. This service can be added by selecting ‘Special Delivery’ in the checkout section. There is a £9.99 additional cost for ‘Special Delivery’ before 1pm.


To arrange a return please contact us and we will issue you with a returns number.


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Returned goods must be in their original condition and packaging.

If you decide that you do not wish to keep an item you can either return it to us yourself at your own expense, or contact us and we will arrange collection  which is chargeable. The average cost for a collection is £14.95