tapered strings

[Trauma Boy]

I keep on hearing about tapered strings but still have no idea what they are? whats the difference in them compared to others??

[JustDavid]

Instead of the whole thickness of winding going over the bridge saddle, tapereds will have an 'unwound' portion; just the core with none of the outer windings. (I could easily be off on the finer details, but that gives the idea.)

They are supposed to give improved intonation.

[basmartin]

Don´t mix up taperwound strings with tapewounds.

Tapewounded strings are wraped with nylon. Sound similar to flatwound strings but they have looser tension.

[RickenBoogie]

Sometimes, tapered strings leave the tapered end going over the bridge saddles. Not my idea of a good time. Only ever tried the DR's, and I'm not a fan.

[Trauma Boy]

thank you!!