Tapered string action question

[Gorn]

I like really low action. In my experience with most Fender basses, I always end up with the saddles nearly bottomed out to get the low action I prefer so I usually end up adding a shim under the neck. Do tapered strings allow for really low action without bottoming out the saddles, since the meaty part of the string will be lower over the fretboard than it would be if the end wasn't tapered? Does that make sense? I ordered a set of Dean Markley SR2000's to put on my new fretless. I'll find out for myself how they are when they arrive, but I'm wondering what other peoples experiences are with tapered strings and low action.

 

[Jon Moody]

Yes, tapered and exposed cores will allow lower action than regular strings, due to what you describe (the tapered/exposed part over the bridge saddle). When I switch between regular and tapered, I usually have to RAISE the bridge saddle on the tapered strings to even them out with the others.

 

[SoVeryTired]

Yes, tapered and exposed cores will allow lower action than regular strings, due to what you describe (the tapered/exposed part over the bridge saddle). When I switch between regular and tapered, I usually have to RAISE the bridge saddle on the tapered strings to even them out with the others.

^ this. Tapered strings will require the saddle to be raised, so that reduces issues with the saddle bottoming out.