Taper core flat wounds, do they exist?

[jvbjr]

Someone told me DR is making them, can't seem to confirm. Know of any other makers of such an item?

[rsautrey]

DR is now making a Hi-Beam flatwound which is a round core string but not exposed/tapered at the bridge end. I don't think there are any manufacturers that make a full set of tapered flatwounds. I'm assuming you want all the strings tapered, not just the B and E correct? I think Labella might do them custom for you. Call them and see.

I hadn't heard about the DR High Beam Flatwounds, has anyone tried them yet? If so I would love to read a review.

George

[Blues Cat]

Tapered chromes would be nice.

[lug]

I've never heard of any but that is a great idea.

[rhp335]

I hadn't heard about the DR High Beam Flatwounds, has anyone tried them yet? If so I would love to read a review.

I've had these on order from juststrings for over a month, they have not gotten any from DR and even the DR website doesn't show any flats. I'm beginning to think this is just rumour.

[Sadowsky]

Sadowsky Flatwound 5 string sets have a tapered B string.

Roger

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Sadowsky

Sadowsky Flatwound 5 string sets have a tapered B string.

Roger

And they are some NICE flats. Strong focused fundamental that flats are known for but still bright enough to give a good slap tone and real focus and clarity on the B string.

[Blues Cat]

I've searched and can't find a set of tapered flats. The Sadowsky's tapered B is better than nothing.

Does anyone know of any tapered flats Btw Etw Atw Dtw? I guess they don't make them yet.

I have a hipshot piezo saddle bridge and tapered strings fit way better.