tapered B string

[brianh]

Hi,

I am generally very happy with the strings I use (and the deal I get on them...) but the B string just doesn't speak well, on any of my 5 strings. I know it's not really the basses because on both my Elrick and my F Bass, I have tried taper core strings and noticed the B string was a bit clearer. Has anyone else had this experience?

The only problem is, I hate the feel and all around sound of a whole set of tapered strings. Does anyone just use a single tapered B string? If so, who sells them in singles and whats the best deal for the best string?

Thanks

[CElton]

As a matter of fact, I would guess more sets are sold with only the low B taper than sets that are all taper. I could be wrong.

www.juststrings.com sells single strings. What are you looking for?

[brianh]

just a good, not so expensive tapered B string. it would be great if, once I decide it works for me, I could buy them in bulk at a discount. with travelling for gigs and being on the road it's hard to go buy them in singles...

[CElton]

What kind of music do you play? What kind of strings are you using now?

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by brianh

I hate the feel and all around sound of a whole set of tapered strings. Does anyone just use a single tapered B string? If so, who sells them in singles and whats the best deal for the best string?

I can't speak to your question of "best deal" but I use Ken Smith Stainless Steel RockMasters and more often than not I have to buy the taper-core low B separately/singly as no one in my area stocks the exact 6-string set I like. It's like $10 or $12 for the single string.

[brianh]

I use Martin strings...because I get them in bulk for free. They're good strings..just like DR. I play all styles...I guess I have an agressive touch/ higher action and I use a custom gauge (.050, .070, .085, .105, and .125 although I'd like a .130 that Martin won't make me).

I actually typically play 4 string but right now I'm getting ready to go out for a month with Deborah Gibson and I'm taking my 5 string F Bass to cover the low synth bass parts. The bass sounds great but I'm thinking a taped B will speak a bit clearer.

[CElton]

Originally Posted by brianh

I use Martin strings...because I get them in bulk for free. They're good strings..just like DR. I play all styles...I guess I have an agressive touch/ higher action and I use a custom gauge (.050, .070, .085, .105, and .125 although I'd like a .130 that Martin won't make me).

I actually typically play 4 string but right now I'm getting ready to go out for a month with Deborah Gibson and I'm taking my 5 string F Bass to cover the low synth bass parts. The bass sounds great but I'm thinking a taped B will speak a bit clearer.

+1 to the Ken Smith's mentioned above. You can buy singles at www.juststrings.com. Have you tried any of the Sadowsky strings? Very nice and their taper b is .130.

Good luck with the tour...

[SLaPiNFuNK]

what kind of wood is the bass?

[brianh]

ash/maple top, maple neck/board

also it's a bolt on