Looking for Taperwound Bass Strings

vinxbass · #1 10-07-2008, 04:46 PM

I'm looking for some taperwound bass strings, besides the Fender Super Bass 8250's that will fit into the grooves on my Jazz V. Currently the gauges I'm using are 45-65-85-110-130. Are there any out there besides Fender?

Here's what the Fenders look like going over the bridge -

**cheezewiz** · #2 10-07-2008, 05:47 PM

I'm using the LaBella slappers on mine, and it's a VERY good combination I think. Only the B is tapered, but that is a quick and easy adjustment on the E. The Fender strings sound OK, but I don't like gauges that heavy

Ampeg SVT · #3 10-07-2008, 06:41 PM

DR Long Necks, Labella Super Steps, Ken smith Taper wounds.

SLaPiNFuNK · #4 10-09-2008, 04:19 PM

hrmm... taperwounds that are long enough to go through the body...

is day long necks as well...

i dont think the ken smith tapers are long enough...

vinxbass · #5 10-09-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

hrmm... taperwounds that are long enough to go through the body...

is day long necks as well...

i dont think the ken smith tapers are long enough...

Once again, I'm looking for some Taperwound strings that will fit a Fender Jazz Bass and go thru body.

Lapicide · #6 10-09-2008, 11:13 PM

Maybe this will help. I made some measurements of taper strings that I have. The measurements are the taper length up to the ball. It does not include the width of the ball. You can measure the Fender's and compare. These that I measures are for a 4 string, however also the b would be tapered, I suspect to the same length.
ken Smith bass burners nickel plated steel, e,a are tapered measure 2 1/4 inch taper.
La Bella slappers nickel plated steel e,a,d taper measures 2 1/8 inch
Daquisto nickel plated steel e,a,d taper measures 2 1/4
Dean Markley SR 2000 stainless steel strings piano design e,a,d taper measures 1 3/4
Hope that helps to compare......Lapicide

vinxbass · #7 10-09-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapicide

Maybe this will help. I made some measurements of taper strings that I have. The measurements are the taper length up to the ball. It does not include the width of the ball. You can measure the Fender's and compare. These that I measures are for a 4 string, however also the b would be tapered, I suspect to the same length.
ken Smith bass burners nickel plated steel, e,a are tapered measure 2 1/4 inch taper.
La Bella slappers nickel plated steel e,a,d taper measures 2 1/8 inch
Daquisto nickel plated steel e,a,d taper measures 2 1/4
Dean Markley SR 2000 stainless steel strings piano design e,a,d taper measures 1 3/4
Hope that helps to compare......Lapicide

Thanks, I appreciate it.

lighthouse · #8 10-29-2008, 12:22 AM

Vinxbass, Can you tell us what you ended up using? I'm about to try some different strings on my Jazz V (see http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/08-mia-fender-jazz-v-b-string-quality-464082/#post6457962), and I'd like to learn from your experience.

randomrage33 · #9 05-31-2010, 03:28 PM

I know I'm a little late to this thread, but I've been going back and forth between the DR Long Necks and the Fender 8250s on my Vic Bailey Jazz V. Currently in a 8250 swing, I'm also looking for other alternatives besides these two...

nysbob · #10 05-31-2010, 03:45 PM

I've been using the Smith tapercores for years - I really like them.