Which String Sets Only Have a Tapered-B?

bassplayer7770 · #1 09-24-2009, 12:09 PM

I'm wondering what strings are available where only the B-string is tapered? The rest of the strings would be non-tapered. One example are Skjold strings, which I'll be buying soon.

I currently have GHS Progressives on my 34" scale Hanewinckel 5-string, but I don't think I care for a tapered E-string. I don't mind a tapered B as long as it doesn't start sounding too hollow before the 12th fret.

Are there any other sets with only a tapered B? I really like DR Nickel-Plated Lo Riders on my 4-string, but I don't think DR makes a string set where only the B-string is tapered. I thought it would be easier to find string sets like this, but it hasn't been so easy...

CElton · #2 09-24-2009, 02:12 PM

Sadowsky strings have a tapered B. I think the Blue Labels will be very close to the DR's you like. They have XL sets for 35" scale available.

jmattis · #3 09-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Lakland's are like this as are Circle K.

metallicafan18 · #4 09-24-2009, 02:26 PM

The Dunlop Uno Mas has only a tapered B.

stflbn · #5 09-24-2009, 02:38 PM

Sadowsky Flats also have only the B Tapered.

mmbongo · #6 09-24-2009, 02:44 PM

SIT's are like this as well. Heck they might even make the strings for Skjold, Sadowsky, AND Lakland. I don't know.

spz8 · #7 09-24-2009, 02:45 PM

Ken Smith Bass Burners...

http://www.juststrings.com/ksb-aa-bbm-6n.html

Nashrakh · #8 09-24-2009, 03:27 PM

La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels, if my memory serves me right.

GML · #9 09-24-2009, 05:23 PM

Elixers have only the B tapered IIRC.

bassplayer7770 · #10 09-28-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'll see how I like the Skjolds first since they also happen to be nicely priced. Not to mention, I like helping out Pete when possible.

Ric5 · #11 09-28-2009, 09:33 AM

Some of the Carvin strings have a tapered B

bassplayer7770 · #12 09-29-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbongo

SIT's are like this as well.

Which model has only the tapered-B? I don't recall the Rock Brights having a tapered-B...

Quote:

Originally Posted by spz8

Ken Smith Bass Burners...

http://www.juststrings.com/ksb-aa-bbm-6n.html

Indeed! Thanks for the link!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GML

Elixers have only the B tapered IIRC.

I do see Elixir has a long scale .130"tw B available. Thanks.

I'm driving out to Pete's after work today to buy a couple sets of strings.

mmbongo · #13 09-29-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bassplayer7770

Which model has only the tapered-B? I don't recall the Rock Brights having a tapered-B...

Definitely the SIT Power Wound Nickels, I use them on my G&L.

Grateful · #14 09-29-2009, 10:34 AM

MTD's have a Tapered B only and they are fantastic strings (Nickel and Stainless!)!

superjaay · #15 09-29-2009, 10:43 AM

The SIT rockbrights I just put on have a tapered B string. I like them alot.

kesslari · #16 09-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Ken Smith compressor-wounds, also.

maggbass · #17 09-29-2009, 12:01 PM

at "bassguitarstrings.us" you can get a single taperwound B string from the DR longneck 5 string set

**Eric Swaim** · #18 09-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Ken Smith strings can come with a tappered B

Solarmist · #19 09-29-2009, 06:03 PM

I always have to order a 4 string set plus a single taperwound B to get the right gauges - I normally favor SIT Powerwounds, but I just ordered some ProSteel's for a change.

BTW taper lengths differ
SIT = 2 7/8"
D'Addario = 2"
Elixir = 1 7/8"

**lowendfriend** · #20 09-29-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CElton

Sadowsky strings have a tapered B. I think the Blue Labels will be very close to the DR's you like. They have XL sets for 35" scale available.

And the flats are Black Labels.....