Collection: Rotosound

About Rotosound

Rotosound has been winding strings in England since 1958, building a reputation on consistency and tone that cuts through any mix. Their roundwound bass strings became the standard for rock and funk players in the 1960s and haven't let go since. You'll find Rotosound on stages and in studios across every genre, from metal to jazz, because they deliver reliable tension, clear articulation, and long-lasting brightness. The company still manufactures in the UK, controlling every step from wire drawing to final packaging. Swing Bass 66, their flagship roundwound set, remains one of the most recorded bass strings in history.

Rotosound Bass Strings

Rotosound's bass string lineup covers roundwound, flatwound, and pressure wound designs. The Swing Bass 66 series uses stainless steel roundwound construction for bright attack and sustain that holds up under aggressive playing. Jazz Bass 77 flatwounds offer a smooth, warm tone with reduced finger noise, ideal for upright-style lines or vintage-inspired sounds. Pressure wounds split the difference, giving you some of the brightness of rounds with a smoother feel under your fingers. Rotosound tension specs are consistent across gauges, so you can switch sets without major setup changes. Their strings work on long-scale basses, short-scale models, and five-string configurations.

Rotosound Guitar Strings

Rotosound guitar strings include electric, acoustic, and classical options, all built with the same attention to winding precision as their bass lines. The Roto series for electric guitar uses nickel-plated steel for balanced tone and comfortable playability. British Steels offer a brighter, more aggressive voice with pure nickel construction that responds well to high-gain rigs. Acoustic players get phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze options in standard and custom light gauges. Classical nylon sets use silver-plated copper wound basses paired with clear or black nylon trebles. Each string type ships in multiple gauge sets to match your playing style and tuning preferences.

Shop Rotosound at Blackout Audio

Rotosound strings give you decades of manufacturing experience in every pack, with gauges and materials for any playing style. Browse the full range of bass and guitar strings online. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Questions about gauge selection or tension? Contact the Blackout Audio team for recommendations based on your instrument and sound.