oxfordchris Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hi daft question maybe. why is there coloured cotton at the end of some bass strings? thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I think the silks are there to deaden the contact of the strings to the body outside of the nut and saddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I prefer strings without these winds..as in DR and Newtone I think they are more brand ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318777666' post='1406062'] I think the silks are there to deaden the contact of the strings to the body outside of the nut and saddle. [/quote] Yes, basically to protect the strings. The colour of the silk can be used to identify the size and denomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 They look good unless the colour clashes with the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordchris Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1318778726' post='1406080'] They look good unless the colour clashes with the bass. [/quote] Get a white or black bass and any colour looks fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 From Wikipaedia: Strings for some instruments may be wrapped with silk at their ends to protect the string. The color and pattern of the silk can be used to identify the size and denomination of the string. Also, check out http://www.quinnviolins.com/qv_stringidsearch.shtml (especially if you play a violin bass ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Coz it looks pretty,and everybody knows that red silk adds to your status as a musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' timestamp='1318805338' post='1406461'] Coz it looks pretty,and everybody knows that red silk adds to your status as a musician. [/quote] You big girl's blouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Pretty much the only reason I use Fender 7150s is because of the gold silk, it goes really well with my daphne blue precision. Bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 String manufacturers wrap the ends in coloured thread because the world would end if they didn't. Tax discs are circular for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1318778646' post='1406079'] Yes, basically to protect the strings... [/quote] Hmmpf! Never mind my lovely hardware, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I`ve got sooooooo used to Rotosound Steel Roundwounds - red silk - that anything else just looks wrong. I really want to try Rotos Nickel Rounds, but daftly, the fact that they have blue silks is really putting me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The problem is when they start to fray and look messy - nothing a lighter can't fix in a few seconds though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318950581' post='1408136'] The problem is when they start to fray and look messy - nothing a lighter can't fix in a few seconds though . [/quote] *Please do not attempt this when the strings are ON the bass* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' timestamp='1318805338' post='1406461'] Coz it looks pretty,and everybody knows that red silk adds to your status as a musician. [/quote] Maybe its like different colour belts in karate? That makes me a 3rd Dan, purple silk!! Is that good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1318966503' post='1408429'] *Please do not attempt this when the strings are ON the bass* [/quote] Exactly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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