Which String Sets Only Have a Tapered-B?

[bassplayer7770]

I'm wondering what strings are available where only the B-string is tapered? The rest of the strings would be non-tapered. One example are Skjold strings, which I'll be buying soon.

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I currently have GHS Progressives on my 34" scale Hanewinckel 5-string, but I don't think I care for a tapered E-string. I don't mind a tapered B as long as it doesn't start sounding too hollow before the 12th fret.

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Are there any other sets with only a tapered B? I really like DR Nickel-Plated Lo Riders on my 4-string, but I don't think DR makes a string set where only the B-string is tapered. I thought it would be easier to find string sets like this, but it hasn't been so easy...

 

[CElton]

Sadowsky strings have a tapered B. I think the Blue Labels will be very close to the DR's you like. They have XL sets for 35" scale available.

 

[jmattis]

Lakland's are like this as are Circle K.

 

[Lammchop93]

The Dunlop Uno Mas has only a tapered B.

 

[stflbn]

Sadowsky Flats also have only the B Tapered.

 

[mmbongo]

SIT's are like this as well. Heck they might even make the strings for Skjold, Sadowsky, AND Lakland. I don't know.

 

[spz8]

Ken Smith Bass Burners...

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[Nashrakh]

La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels, if my memory serves me right.

 

[GML]

Elixers have only the B tapered IIRC.

 

[bassplayer7770]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'll see how I like the Skjolds first since they also happen to be nicely priced. Not to mention, I like helping out Pete when possible.

 

[Ric5]

Some of the Carvin strings have a tapered B

 

[bassplayer7770]

SIT's are like this as well.

Which model has only the tapered-B? I don't recall the Rock Brights having a tapered-B...

Ken Smith Bass Burners...

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Indeed! Thanks for the link!

Elixers have only the B tapered IIRC.

I do see Elixir has a long scale .130"tw B available. Thanks.

I'm driving out to Pete's after work today to buy a couple sets of strings.

 

[mmbongo]

Which model has only the tapered-B? I don't recall the Rock Brights having a tapered-B...

Definitely the SIT Power Wound Nickels, I use them on my G&L.

 

[G On Bass]

MTD's have a Tapered B only and they are fantastic strings (Nickel and Stainless!)!

 

[superjaay]

The SIT rockbrights I just put on have a tapered B string. I like them alot.

 

[kesslari]

Ken Smith compressor-wounds, also.

 

[maggbass]

at "bassguitarstrings.us" you can get a single taperwound B string from the DR longneck 5 string set

 

[Eric Swaim]

Ken Smith strings can come with a tappered B

 

[Solarmist]

I always have to order a 4 string set plus a single taperwound B to get the right gauges - I normally favor SIT Powerwounds, but I just ordered some ProSteel's for a change.

BTW taper lengths differ
SIT = 2 7/8"
D'Addario = 2"
Elixir = 1 7/8"

 

[lowendfriend]

Sadowsky strings have a tapered B. I think the Blue Labels will be very close to the DR's you like. They have XL sets for 35" scale available.

And the flats are Black Labels.....