kodiakblair Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just got around to putting Status nylons on the Harley Benton PB-50. Very happy with them,usually use Rotosound nylons but thought I'd give these a bash. Bit cheaper,nice and smooth plenty thump. Might put a set on the Epi Thunderbird next. Oh and they look great against the Sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I love nylons - I'm wearing a pair right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Cheeky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Tension's quite high and I'm getting some fret buzz mid neck.Things have still to settle and it could be the Benton was't set up 100% before.It's be kind of neglected while waiting on me getting strings.Raising the action a wee bit should help. I've Roto 88's on a Dean Evo but they're 65-115 and it's a short scale so different animal to compare with plus it's nearly 30 years since I last used nylons so maybe I need to look at technique again. One thing though I can't stop playing Dennis Dunnaway's bass lines on the Benton. Is this cause I meant to watch Super Duper Alice Cooper last night? Let you know how I get on as it settles down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Well the Rotos on the Dean are heavy and me being an eejit thought you meant against roundwounds. I've tapes on a fretless and the tension there is higher than the nylons. Same gauge but i've no idea who made the tapes. So compared to the Rotos and the no-name flats the tension is less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've got a set on my Shuker fretless - completely different feel to anything else I've ever used but they certainly provide the sound that you expect from a fretless with a super smooth feel. I went for these as Status are the only company producing Tape wound nylon's in what I consider a sensible gauge - strings of 0.50+ never appealed to me, having a light gauge is a perfect and natural choice for me. I was so pleased that I ordered 2 extra sets which I have waiting to go on other basses as soon as they're needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Reviving a zombie topic - looks like Status aren't doing these any more. Are there any other nylon tapewound which compare with the Status ones, and at a not-dissimilar price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) All the good ones seem to be discontinued Status,GHS. Daddario are a sensible gauge but brighter than most , Labella black tapes are meant to be very good but big gauges Edited August 14, 2017 by markdavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) When it became apparent that Status were having issues with restocking these I and two other BCers bought up the remaining stock (12x sets IIRC) - I'm holding on to those I've got. Nobody else, as I can tell, makes a set of 40 gauge tapewounds - I think D'Addario make a 0.53 set. Maybe somebody makes a 6 string set with a lightweight G/C...but can't see that being cost effective. [url="http://www.bassstringsonline.com/La-Bella-Black-Nylon-Tape-Wound-Bass-Strings--6-String-Set_p_226.html"]http://www.bassstrin...-Set_p_226.html[/url] https://schneidermusik.de/shop1/product_info.php/products_id/23726/language/en Edited August 14, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Do fender not still make some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I've no experience of these but they do come in a 35 gauge. Maybe Andy from D'Addario D'AddarioUK) can spread more light on this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-TWB035-Nylon-Tapewound-Scale/dp/B00E9SXJXE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502718181&sr=8-3&keywords=tapewound+bass+strings I've ordered a set to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502718446' post='3353058'] I've no experience of these but they do come in a 35 gauge. Maybe Andy from D'Addario D'AddarioUK) can spread more light on this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-TWB035-Nylon-Tapewound-Scale/dp/B00E9SXJXE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502718181&sr=8-3&keywords=tapewound+bass+strings I've ordered a set to see. [/quote] Is that not a single string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 You're right...thanks for pointing this out Andy..I've cancelled my order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 In my struggle to find not expensive black nylons, just spotted DV247 are doing the standard fender flats for £17 So bought them for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumblejunkie Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The D'Addario tapes are superb . Going on nearly 2 years on one set and still play and sound great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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