Comfort please

[bassman2020]

which strings are the easiest on the fingers for a five string bass guitar? Thanks

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

White nylon tapewounds
Black nylon tapewounds

 

[Gorn]

Tapewounds for sure.

But if you want something even easier on the fingers, there's the five string ubass with pahoehoe strings. Black rubber and the softest option available that can produce bass tones.

 

[1stnamebassist]

Also any flats as well as Elixers. Most nickel rounds are fairly smooth and easy on the fingers.

 

[jd56hawk]

LaBella for sure. Not only are the new gold tapewounds incredibly smooth, they're incredibly expressive, too.
They also make white nylon, copper nylon, and black nylon tapewounds.
Hell, they had a limited supply of two different striped ones, too!

 

[iiipopes]

The light gauge La Bella black tapes are the softest in feel and darkest in tone.

 

[Mktrat]

Slight derail: {sorry}

What is the difference between the LaBella gold, copper, and plain white nylon tapes?

 

[hotbass57*123]

Smooth flats I've used DR Legends and GHS precision flats super smooth.

 

[photogdude]

+1 for DRLegends. just started to use those and i love them.

 

[Gorn]

Slight derail: {sorry}

What is the difference between the LaBella gold, copper, and plain white nylon tapes?

Brightness mostly. The blacks are the darkest and thumpiest. The white, copper and gold are all brighter. I believe the coppers are more acoustic sounding. There's good clips on youtube.

 

[Mktrat]

Brightness mostly. The blacks are the darkest and thumpiest. The white, copper and gold are all brighter. I believe the coppers are more acoustic sounding. There's good clips on youtube.

Thanks Gorn. I'm not thinking, should have gone to youtube!

 

[Gorn]

Thanks Gorn. I'm not thinking, should have gone to youtube!

They feel different too from what I remember. It's been a while. The white/gold/cooper tapes feel almost like plastic more than nylon. Like a string inside a plastic tube. Very unique.

 

[40Hz]

Slight derail: {sorry}

What is the difference between the LaBella gold, copper, and plain white nylon tapes?

The coppers have a very warm sound with complex mids. Of the three, they're my fav. Close second goes to the golds which have a bit more 'singing' (for lack of a better word) quality. Those are the only two tapewounds I ever tried that I actually liked. I don't care for the original black tapewounds at all.

+1 with the Gorn Captain on the feel. It does feel more like they're in plastic tubes rather than wrapped in tape. Can't say I've ever felt anything quite like them either. That said they're quite comfortable to play.

 

[Mktrat]

They feel different too from what I remember. It's been a while. The white/gold/cooper tapes feel almost like plastic more than nylon. Like a string inside a plastic tube. Very unique.

The coppers have a very warm sound with complex mids. Of the three, they're my fav. Close second goes to the golds which have a bit more 'singing' (for lack of a better word) quality. Those are the only two tapewounds I ever tried that I actually liked. I don't care for the original black tapewounds at all.

+1 with the Gorn Captain on the feel. It does feel more like they're in plastic tubes rather than wrapped in tape. Can't say I've ever felt anything quite like them either. That said they're quite comfortable to play.

Thanks guys for the info.

I ordered the Gold, just cuz.
I actually kinda cheated because Jason (BSO) didn't have 5 string sets available, so I ordered a 6 string set. Anybody need a high c?

 

[iiipopes]

Slight derail: {sorry}

What is the difference between the LaBella gold, copper, and plain white nylon tapes?

Black - darkest tone
White - brightest tone
Gold - in the middle
Copper - different midrange emphasis

 

[Mktrat]

OMG OMG OMG!!!


I love these strings!!! (gold labella tapes)

I can get finally get the hi/mids under control and still maintain a big punch. They feel great under the fingers, and the tension is pretty good. Gotta be a little careful really digging in. They sit so much better in the mix. LOVE 'EM!!

Obligatory shout out to Jason (@SLaPiNFuNK) and the rest at BSO. You guys rock!!

 

[Craig Fones]

OMG OMG OMG!!!


... They feel great under the fingers, and the tension is pretty good. Gotta be a little careful really digging in. They sit so much better in the mix. LOVE 'EM!!

Obligatory shout out to Jason (@SLaPiNFuNK) and the rest at BSO. You guys rock!!

When you say the "tension is pretty good" is it tight or more on the loose side? Do you think the Gold Tapewounds are easier on the fretting fingers compared to a set of 45/65/85/105 Roundwound Nickel?

 

[Mktrat]

When you say the "tension is pretty good" is it tight or more on the loose side? Do you think the Gold Tapewounds are easier on the fretting fingers compared to a set of 44/65/85/105 Roundwound Nickel?

I will say this:

I had a Daddario balanced tension set with a 145 b string on it before. It seems to be a bit lower tension. Or they could be more flexible. Or i could be totally wrong. I'm just a bass player.

 

[Craig Fones]

I find that my ExFactor tuned down one half step is easier on my fingers so I think less tension or more flex will work better for me especially at standard tuning. Thx.

 

[Mktrat]

I will say this:

I had a Daddario balanced tension set with a 145 b string on it before. It seems to be a bit lower tension. Or they could be more flexible. Or i could be totally wrong. I'm just a bass player.

I didn't really answer your question @Craig Fones Yes they are easier on the fretting hand, they are smooth as silk.