can anyone recommend 6 string taperwounds

[captainhaddock]

Hi Guys,
I`m thinking of trying taperwound string on my 35"scale 6 string!
wot I want to know is does anyone one have any recommendations I would prefer to use nickel string if possible

[jasper383]

La Bella Super Steps. Good, middle of the road nickel string.

[captainhaddock]

Cheers thanks had`nt even thought of those are the good for a 35" scale

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by captainhaddock

Cheers thanks had`nt even thought of those are the good for a 35" scale

Through the body, or just through the bridge?

La Bellas, in my experience, are pretty long. But, through the body stringing on a 35" bass, I'm not sure.

[winegamd]

+1 for the La bella's. I am loving a set of their slapper strings (only tapered b though). You should also look at the Ken Smith Burners. I have had great luck with them in the past. You might also try a set of the Fodera Anthony Jackson signatures. They are a little pricey, but I mean the Anthony invented the contrabass, so I am sure they would sound great. Plus, they are for a 36" scale length and should have no trouble with through body stringing on a 35" scale.

[captainhaddock]

Thanks guys for the info I think I might have a Look at the Fodera strings

I`m stringing the bass through the bridge only!

[rogerwilliamsen]

I don't care for tapered strings. I don't like the way they roll on my right hand finger tips. I also find it hard to play fast on them.

[FunkMetalBass]

Circle K strings. Their standard length, balanced-tension sets are amazing.

Originally Posted by rogerwilliamsen

I don't care for tapered strings. I don't like the way they roll on my right hand finger tips. I also find it hard to play fast on them.

What tapered strings have you been using?

[captainhaddock]

Cheers thanks been looking at Circle K strings!
Do seem to have some strange gauges though

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Nickle? Check out ken smith burners...

[FunkMetalBass]

Originally Posted by captainhaddock

Cheers thanks been looking at Circle K strings!
Do seem to have some strange gauges though

I call them "accurate."

I used my digital caliper and found that few strings are actually at the .005 gauge intervals that they claim. D'Addario strings were pretty spot-on, as well as Circle K. Most others were off by -.001/.002.

Furthermore, Circle K has some thick strings that can't be found in many other places. These help with the balanced tension concept.

[captainhaddock]

Thanks for the info certainly has given me something to think about!

[MonkeyBass]

I always liked the SR2000 Will Lee signature Dean Markley strings.

[captainhaddock]

Thanks just been looking at the SR2000 on evil bay they look like they might be worth trying out at that price!
How would you describe them tone and feel wise?
Just wondering if they will work on a 35" scale!

[MonkeyBass]

Originally Posted by captainhaddock

Thanks just been looking at the SR2000 on evil bay they look like they might be worth trying out at that price!
How would you describe them tone and feel wise?
Just wondering if they will work on a 35" scale!

I used them on my 35" 5-string for years. They have a nice tight feel to them, good solid low B. Typical nickel string sound. I liked them. The only reason I don't use them anymore because I sold the bass that they were good for.

[captainhaddock]

Cheers!
It`s evil bay time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MonkeyBass]

I hope you like them!

[captainhaddock]

Received my SR2000`s the other day! will fit them when My new pickups arrive

[BuffaloBass]

Originally Posted by rogerwilliamsen

I don't care for tapered strings. I don't like the way they roll on my right hand finger tips. I also find it hard to play fast on them.

Yeah, but did anyone ask?


Put a set of K.Smith's on a Epi 6 string. Decent strings, except the B is weak. Dont let that prevent you from buying a set though, B strings are funny with every manufacturer IMHO.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Were the ken smith cusom balanced sets mentioned?