Tapered strings

[b-monkey]

i recently played a fender jazz V and i was wondering about the srtings. a few m illimetres after the break point on the bridge the srtings went from being very thin (like at the headstock of the bass) to being normal thickness. is this what a taperd string is? who makes these? also do they effect the sound of the string? i would think they would but really have no idea.... thanks for any help!

EDIT: do they feel or play any differently than normal strings?

 

[LoveThatBass]

Fender 8150 SuperAlloy have tapered ends. The Taper is so the bass will intonate easier from what I understand. I believe DR has tapered ends on one set.

 

[Treena Foster]

i recently played a fender jazz V and i was wondering about the srtings. a few m illimetres after the break point on the bridge the srtings went from being very thin (like at the headstock of the bass) to being normal thickness. is this what a taperd string is? who makes these? also do they effect the sound of the string? i would think they would but really have no idea.... thanks for any help!

EDIT: do they feel or play any differently than normal strings?

Yes, those are taper wound strings. There are a few companies who make these string. GHS, LaBella, Rotosound, Fender, Status and Dean Markley 2002.

Here's a photo showing the difference in string types/wraps.

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IMHO, I feel the taper wound string sits more firm in the bridge saddle (of most basses) and helps with the stability or tightness of the string. I prefer the taper B string on my Fender 5 string, it sounds the most solid for that bass, to my ears.

I also have a Sadowsky V5 but I prefer the Thomastik-Infeld Power Bass series for that bass, they just sound more solid for that bass to me.

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If you have the finances, try several different string brands and gauges until you find what feels/sounds the best for you!

Good Luck!

See attachments for more info!

Treena