6-sting tapewounds?

[HaVIC5]

Hey, I was wondering if anybody knew of any 6-string sets of tapewounds. Do they exist?

[Psychicpet]

not entirely sure, Rotosound does a great 5 string set but I think that maybe LaBellas do a 6str. set of tapes.

[fretlessguy]

I have seen six string basses with tapewound sets. They were on the Conklin website, I believe. You may also try to contact:
www.juststrings.com
www.bpstrings.com
I wish you well in your search and hope you find what you are looking for.

[MaccaMan1964]

Hi! The best site I've ever seen for strings is www.juststrings.com.

Their prices are not the best, but their selection and availability is.

Good luck!

BTW, I tried a set of 6 string tapewounds on a Roscoe I used to own. They were awesome. I just couldn't get the hang of the fretless neck! Very tough! I believe the ones I used were LaBella.

[Philbiker]

LaBella makes a tapesound 6 string set. I use them on my Brice, they cost almost half what the bass itself cost!!!

[kevinmoore73]

Originally Posted by Philbiker

LaBella makes a tapesound 6 string set. I use them on my Brice, they cost almost half what the bass itself cost!!!

I have the La Bellas on my Douglas WEB-846. I like them a lot. (They cost 60% of what I paid for the bass)

[Richard Lindsey]

It might be cheaper to buy a set of 5 string Labella tapewounds from Carvin and then buy the remaining single somewhere else. Carvin sells 4 string sets for $19 and 5 string sets for $25.

[T-34]

Good luck finding single high C flatwound...

[Richard Lindsey]

Originally Posted by T-34

Good luck finding single high C flatwound...

Well, we're talking about tapewound, not flatwound. If I recall, the Labellas are actually roundwound under the layer of black tape.

In fact, it's relatively easy to find a tapewound high C. I've done it, which is why I made the suggestion. Check this:

http://www.juststrings.com/blacknylo...lestrings.html

I also know that it's possible to buy a single Thomastik-Infeld flatwound high C. I'm sure it's possible with at least some other manufacturers as well.

[bassmonkeee]

Originally Posted by Richard Lindsey

Well, we're talking about tapewound, not flatwound. If I recall, the Labellas are actually roundwound under the layer of black tape.

In fact, it's relatively easy to find a tapewound high C. I've done it, which is why I made the suggestion. Check this:

http://www.juststrings.com/blacknylo...lestrings.html

I also know that it's possible to buy a single Thomastik-Infeld flatwound high C. I'm sure it's possible with at least some other manufacturers as well.

The tapewounds are actually flatwound strings. Back when I had a 6 string ABG, I used the LaBella tapes, and I did exactly what you just described--ordered 5 string sets from Carvin and then ordered a couple of single high C strings from Juststrings.com (It makes sense to buy a couple since there is a minimum shipping charge). Worked like a charm.

Finding a six string set of tapes/flats in a store is next to impossible, but it's relatively easy online.

[Richard Lindsey]

Originally Posted by bassmonkeee

The tapewounds are actually flatwound strings.

That's interesting; I had always heard the opposite. The LaBella catalog isn't specific--it just says "stainless steel wound," which could mean anything. However, I've never actually tried to peek under the wrap of the set I have, so I don't have any personal knowledge either way.

But no matter. In reference to the original post, getting a 5 string set from Carvin and a single high C from elsewhere is indeed the way to go. You end up paying $36 or so for a 6 string set instead of $66.

[Philbiker]

From what I understand Fender nylon tapewounds are roundwound underneath.

[Lokire]

All tapewound strings are roundwound strings wrapped in flat black nylon tape.

[kevinmoore73]

Originally Posted by Richard Lindsey

In reference to the original post, getting a 5 string set from Carvin and a single high C from elsewhere is indeed the way to go. You end up paying $36 or so for a 6 string set instead of $66.

I wish I would've known this before.

[BEADGCF]

I'm curious myself. I asked here before, but I'm wanting to know what strings to get for my Cort Curbow. The ones I have on there sound like they need to be replaced, and I'm thinking I should accentuate the "thump" on the instrument because my other bass is pretty bright...