Is this normal for a tapered B-string?

[Basstovsky]

I just got a tapered B-string, since it was the only way to get a K3 coated DR string (the bass currently is strung with 45-125 DR neons) in a .130 size, instead of a .125. This DR black beauty .130 B is tapered, as I expected, however when I go to string up my bass (top-load) the taper does not occur until halfway across my bridge pickup, is this normal? See below:


My right hand technique moves around quite a bit from area to area, and sometimes I do play over the bridge pickup, and I think this might cause an issue with that.

I don't want to cut the string and install it on the bass, in case I need to return it, I'm just not sure if this is normal on a tapered string, I thought the taper was usually within an inch or so of the ball end, this taper measures approx. 3 inches (!) from the ball, which seems excessive to me.

So my questions are twofold:

Is this normal for a tapered .130 B-string, or should I return it/exchange it for a new one?

If it is normal, do people find the location of the taper affects your playing, or does it play fine?

Thank you TB.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

DR Tapered Strings are longer (3")

That is correct for all Tapered DR Strings.

[Got2SadowskyNYC]

Agreed. This is meant for a string through.

One of the reasons I moved to DAdarrio is because of their winding on the other end. They changed how far up they took the outer layer and it wouldn't fit through a Sperzel any longer.

[Andyman001]

my Fender "Super Bass" are tapered aprox 2.25"

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Pretty much all tapered strings are 2.25"

Except the following are 3"

DR Tapered Strings
SIT G&L Signature Strings

[Basstovsky]

Thanks everyone!

I will play with this one for a while, if it ends up that it bugs me at all when playing, I will just have to pick a different string manufacturer, glad to know its not an issue with this particular string!

Appreciate all the quick responses, and especially thanks SLaPiNFuNK for shipping all these strings to me so quickly, from west coast to east coast in only 2 days!

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Let me know how it works out!

I didn't realize I didn't now have the tapered length on the particular item you ordered so I am going to update that info. It does appear elsewhere on the site but not the item you chose.

Let me know if you need me to work anything out for you.

[GK Growl]

Based on my experience, you are going to have some nasty overtones (warbling) on the higher frets because of the amount of taper beyond the bridge saddle.

[Basstovsky]

Yep I was getting weird overtones.

So I just put these strings on my string-thru 5 string (the coated strings seem to work well on fretless actually), and went back to my normal DR sunbeams on the top-load bass.