Help identifying old strings

[bmac314]

I recently purchased a used Sadowsky ME and it has these strings already installed. I like the feel (smooth texture) and flexibility of these strings and want to purchase a fresh set of the same strings.
The B & E string are tapered and the ball ends are all the same brass color.
Any ideas where to start looking? I’ve done the usual searches, etc….. I get close but nothing that matches so far.

 

[michael_t]

One brand I can think of that offers 5-string sets with taperwound B and E is SIT. And they do come with all brass ball ends.

Recessed / Taper Wound Bass Strings - S.I.T. Strings

S.I.T. Strings Power Wound Nickel Recessed / Taper Wound Bass Strings are designed to deliver a warm, punchy tone with deep lows and clear highs. Featuring a high-tension hex core and nickel-plated steel wrap, these strings provide exceptional durability, balanced response, and smooth...

sitstrings.com

 

[michael_t]

I recently purchased a used Sadowsky ME and it has these strings already installed. I like the feel (smooth texture) and flexibility of these strings and want to purchase a fresh set of the same strings.
The B & E string are tapered and the ball ends are all the same brass color.
Any ideas where to start looking? I’ve done the usual searches, etc…..

Can you do something for me? Measure the B and E strings from where the ball end is seated to the taper (end of full winding) at the tuner end? Thanks.

 

[bmac314]

Can you do something for me? Measure the B and E strings from where the ball end is seated to the taper (end of full winding) at the tuner end? Thanks.

 

[bmac314]

One brand I can think of that offers 5-string sets with taperwound B and E is SIT. And they do come with all brass ball ends.

Recessed / Taper Wound Bass Strings - S.I.T. Strings

S.I.T. Strings Power Wound Nickel Recessed / Taper Wound Bass Strings are designed to deliver a warm, punchy tone with deep lows and clear highs. Featuring a high-tension hex core and nickel-plated steel wrap, these strings provide exceptional durability, balanced response, and smooth...

sitstrings.com

Thank you. I’ll take a look at those!

 

[bmac314]

 

[bmac314]

I think I may have found them! Thoughts?

DR Long Neck Tapered

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Thread 'DR Long Necks ?'

Mar 21, 2007

Did anybody here ever use these? How are they and how do they compare to Hi-Beams and Lo-Riders?

• SGT. Pepper
• Replies: 4
• Forum: Strings [BG]

 

[michael_t]

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I meant the taper at the tuner end as in headstock. I need the info on the entire length of the string from the ball end to where the full winding ends at the other end.

 

[michael_t]

I think I may have found them! Thoughts?

DR Long Neck Tapered

S

Thread 'DR Long Necks ?'

Mar 21, 2007

Did anybody here ever use these? How are they and how do they compare to Hi-Beams and Lo-Riders?

• SGT. Pepper
• Replies: 4
• Forum: Strings [BG]

DR Long Necks are designed for thru-body and their taper at the ball end is 3", not 2" as seen in your pic.

EDIT: DR Long Necks are tapered on B, E and A as well. So, not the ones you have.

 

[bmac314]

I meant the taper at the tuner end as in headstock. I need the info on the entire length of the string from the ball end to where the full winding ends at the other end.

Can you do something for me? Measure the B and E strings from where the ball end is seated to the taper (end of full winding) at the tuner end? Thanks.

DR Long Necks are designed for thru-body and their taper at the ball end is 3", not 2" as seen in your pic. EDIT: DR Long Necks are tapered on B, E and A as well. So, not the ones you have.

DR Long Necks are designed for thru-body and their taper at the ball end is 3", not 2" as seen in your pic. EDIT: DR Long Necks are tapered on B, E and A as well. So, not the ones you have.

DR Long Necks are designed for thru-body and their taper at the ball end is 3", not 2" as seen in your pic. EDIT: DR Long Necks are tapered on B, E and A as well. So, not the ones you have.

DR Long Necks are designed for thru-body and their taper at the ball end is 3", not 2" as seen in your pic. EDIT: DR Long Necks are tapered on B, E and A as well. So, not the ones you have.

I meant the taper at the tuner end as in headstock. I need the info on the entire length of the string from the ball end to where the full winding ends at the other end.

I meant the taper at the tuner end as in headstock. I need the info on the entire length of the string from the ball end to where the full winding ends at the other end.

The B string measures 37" from the ball to the headstock taper.

 

[michael_t]

The B string measures 37" from the ball to the headstock taper.

What about the E?

 

[bmac314]

What about the E?

E is 42.5"

 

[michael_t]

E is 42.5"

To the first taper, which is where the full winding ends and the string gets thinner? Is there a taper at around 37.5" on the E?

 

[michael_t]

E is 42.5"

Can you post a pic of the headstock?

 

[bmac314]

To the first taper, which is where the full winding ends and the string gets thinner? Is there a taper at around 37.5" on the E?

To the first taper, which is where the full winding ends and the string gets thinner? Is there a taper at around 37.5" on the E?

 

[bmac314]

 

[michael_t]

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That's very unusual the way the full winding on the E is so long! Now I have no idea what they are.

 

[bmac314]

I appreciate all your efforts. Much gratitude.

 

[alexgeddy]

I recently purchased a used Sadowsky ME and it has these strings already installed. I like the feel (smooth texture) and flexibility of these strings and want to purchase a fresh set of the same strings.
The B & E string are tapered and the ball ends are all the same brass color.
Any ideas where to start looking? I’ve done the usual searches, etc….. I get close but nothing that matches so far. View attachment 7417616View attachment 7417617View attachment 7417618

Hi, Contact Json At Fret Nation.com . No Affiliation, But he Sells Sadowskys and is an expert on Bass Strings

 

[bmac314]

Hi, Contact Json At Fret Nation.com . No Affiliation, But he Sells Sadowskys and is an expert on Bass Strings

Great idea! Thank you.