Tapered B strings

[HeavyJazz]

There has to be several sets out there where this is standard but the only current one I'm aware of is the Sadowskys.

Who else? Particularly in Steels.

 

[Yahboy]

Elixir Nano SS.
Dunlop DBS.

 

[HeavyJazz]

There's a couple among the D'Addario Pro Steels too apparently.

 

[gitfiddl]

The La Bella DTB 760FX-B set has a tapered B.

 

[Blue Swede]

I love my sadowsky stainless steels. I recently spent about 100€ Tryjng out a few different string sets (all 5 string ones) and then I just happened to put the Sadowsky blue label ss ones on and Bam! There’s the sound I was looking for all along.

What are you looking for in a different set of strings? have you tried both black and blue label sadowskys? I will also say I far prefer .130 to say .120 on the B.

 

[Aidil]

Elixir Nano SS.

I know, and in fact I use, Elixir Nano NPS 130T taperwound low-B, but never aware their SS are also available in taperwound.

Probably Elixir taperwound is my favorite, cause the taper length measured from the ball end, a slightly under 2", is the best length for top string loading bridge like most bridge on my basses.

 

[FunkHead]

My favorite strings:

 

[micguy]

GHS contact core super steels. Kalium's, D'addario Pro Steels, etc... - there are a lot of tapered strings out there. I buy only tapered strings for B's, and I'm a nickel guy - there are a lot of tapered B's out there, steel or nickel.

 

[Doner Designs]

LaBella Supersteps

 

[JZQuantum]

LaBella Supersteps

I used to use these for years...nice strings.

 

[Joeynone]

Kalium is the best for tapered IMO

 

[Spectre Gunner]

MTD Mike Tobias Designs sells Tapered 130 B strings. I have a good friend that plays only MTD and swears by them. Here's the link to a Bass string buying site with great deals. They also have many other brands at decent pricing; Feel free to browse.[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[baxter_x]

There's a couple among the D'Addario Pro Steels too apparently.

True that's what I use: EPS300-5
EPS300-5 ProSteels 5-String | Bass Guitar Strings | D'Addario

Best strings I ever played. But you must enjoy the super clean highs and massive lows.

 

[Rice]

DR Long Necks

 

[Element Zero]

Fodera

 

[AlexanderB]

I love my sadowsky stainless steels. I recently spent about 100€ Tryjng out a few different string sets (all 5 string ones) and then I just happened to put the Sadowsky blue label ss ones on and Bam! There’s the sound I was looking for all along.

What are you looking for in a different set of strings? have you tried both black and blue label sadowskys? I will also say I far prefer .130 to say .120 on the B.

Maybe it is a Swedish thing () but those blue label Sadowsky SS rounds are my go to string, too, since many years. That said, I am mainly a four string player.

 

[aidamos]

Warwick Black Label has tapered B and Fender 8250 has tapered B and E.

 

[Lindsay]

Ken Smith Taper Core Stainless Steel. Great strings

 

[HeavyJazz]

DR Long Necks

Aren't those supposed to be a tapered version of the Lo-Rider Steels? But the taper comes too early if you're not using a string through body design?

 

[michael_t]

Aren't those supposed to be a tapered version of the Lo-Rider Steels? But the taper comes too early if you're not using a string through body design?

The Long Necks are specifically designed for "thru-body" application. The tapered portion is 3", which is too long for top-loading.