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Fender nylon tapewounds

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by 12notes, Jul 21, 2003.

  1. Jul 21, 2003 #1
    12notes

    12notes

    Jul 15, 2003
    Hi,

    I did a search, but cannot find anything on the Fender nylon tapewounds strings.

    Any have hands on experiences with this strings, especially with P-style fretless?

    Been using D'Addario flat and groundwound for ages on my other basses. So. Want to try something different.

    Slapping is unimportant at all. I don't slap.
    I use my keyboards for that. But an expressive sound is the major thing here.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Oct 1, 2003 #2
    alembicbassist

    alembicbassist

    Mar 26, 2002
    San Antonio, Texas
    I just put a set of Fender nylons on my jazz bass (fretted. I love Thomastik jazz flats and rounds, but didn't want to go to the trouble to find the long gauge jazz rounds and pay the cost this time around, so I got this Fender set.

    I am quite impressed with the Fender nylon. Very tight tension, a sound that is not bright (which I like). They seem to bring out the mid range which is what I like. PLUS, I have never heard the harmonics so clearly before. For a inexpensive string, I am really impressed. I will reserve judgement on how long they last.

    I used to use Boomers when I didn't have the money or want to pay the TI prices. Now I have found another string I like.
     
  3. Oct 1, 2003 #3
    12notes

    12notes

    Jul 15, 2003
    Actually. I got myself a set of Fender Nylon shortly after I post. I absolutely love it.

    Punchy without the brightness. You're correct. They are tight, and the harmonics are just clean, clean and beautiful.

    Great strings for little money.