Hey guys, I'm currently using Labella white tapewounds on my fretless, and when I go up into the upper octave, the higher I go, the less note you hear, and the more "thud". Almost every note above the 15th "fret" sounds awful. I'm looking for a string that gives me a consistent tone, allows me to play in the upper register, and is not a round wound. I like the tapewounds, because they sound kind of round, but the tone is kind of thing as well. I'm looking for something with a thick tone, but can be heard and played. Also, good effects response is a plus, but not mandatory.
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Non-Rounds, No thud on fretless.
- Thread starter Unspoken511
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Is it possible that the problem is not the tapewound itself, but when you changed the tapewound, the action/neck bow changed so when you play on the upper frets you get too much string-hitting-fingerboard sound? I've had a similar problem before.
A basic setup would be called for when changing strings - especially types of strings. Setting saddle heights, intonation, and truss rod tension would be the basic adjustments needed to accomplish this.
In your case, the truss rod adjustment will change the curve of the neck. Do a search here for lots of info on the topic.
In your case, the truss rod adjustment will change the curve of the neck. Do a search here for lots of info on the topic.
If notes are being choked off in the upper register, it can be a sign of too much relief in the neck ( too much forward bow ). As suggested above, you likely just need a setup.
