andyonbass Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I notice Status Graphite no longer offer their black nylon strings. Seeing as the ones on my fretless are a few years old now, I am wondering if there is a comparible alternative. It's a five string so a good B is important. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) The BC Massive have more stock of the Tapewounds Nylons than Status themselves. When we found out there was little stock left me and two other BCers bought 10 sets between us. Only the 4 string sets though. D'Addario do a .50 gauge set I believe. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/362042573853?chn=ps&adgroupid=46781198765&rlsatarget=pla-378868108227&abcId=1129946&adtype=pla&merchantid=7268794&poi=&googleloc=9046033&device=c&campaignid=974199509&crdt=0 Edited February 6, 2018 by TheGreek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, TheGreek said: D'Addario do a .50 gauge QUID set I believe. Crikey! They're a bit pricey these days! Edited February 6, 2018 by andyonbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 La Bella, Galli, GHS and Rotosound also do nylon flats. There are probably more out there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, walbassist said: La Bella, Galli, GHS and Rotosound also do nylon flats. There are probably more out there too. I need to google! Trying to avoid expensive experiments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, andyonbass said: I need to google! Trying to avoid expensive experiments! Indeed. What scale length do you need? I only ask as I have some 38" winding La Bella white nylons for sale if you fancy giving them a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, walbassist said: Indeed. What scale length do you need? I only ask as I have some 38" winding La Bella white nylons for sale if you fancy giving them a go? Thanks for the offer Gareth but it's particularly the black ones that I'm after..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, andyonbass said: Thanks for the offer Gareth but it's particularly the black ones that I'm after..... Understood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 08:04, andyonbass said: I notice Status Graphite no longer offer their black nylon strings. Seeing as the ones on my fretless are a few years old now, I am wondering if there is a comparible alternative. It's a five string so a good B is important. Any suggestions? Thanks! I bought a set last week. I just checked and they're still there in the list of bass strings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 08/02/2018 at 10:09, mcnach said: I bought a set last week. I just checked and they're still there in the list of bass strings... All I could find was this note.... Unfortunately our previous manufacturer stopped making strings completely so we have taken some time to find a new supplier who could continue to make our custom strings to our specifications. We currently have only round-wound strings available but hope to have flats, halves and black nylon sometime soon. I will add a note to our website when they are available. Sorry for any inconvenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 14 hours ago, andyonbass said: All I could find was this note.... Yes, I saw that... but if you go to the online shop, go to bass strings, medium scale (which actually are just fine for Fender 4-inline 34" scale bases), single ball end... you'll find the black nylons. I placed an order and it arrived... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 They're Picato strings - they have just gone out of business, hence no 'Status' strings anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 3 hours ago, The59Sound said: They're Picato strings - they have just gone out of business, hence no 'Status' strings anymore. Mine came packaged as Status... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 ...which were made by Picato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 11 hours ago, The59Sound said: ...which were made by Picato. So are these different from what they used to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) On 15/02/2018 at 09:39, mcnach said: Yes, I saw that... but if you go to the online shop, go to bass strings, medium scale (which actually are just fine for Fender 4-inline 34" scale bases), single ball end... you'll find the black nylons. I placed an order and it arrived... So medium status strings do fit long scale basses then are we saying? Edited February 19, 2018 by Pow_22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Pow_22 said: So medium status strings do fit long scale basses then are we saying? Yes. Strange as most manufacturers would call them Long Scale... but the medium Status strings fit Precision/Jazz basses (4-in line, so 2+2 would be ok too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Oooh, thanks for this info. Have missed the halfrounds since they ran out of long scale, might order a medium set and see how I get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Just to confirn whats been said about medium scale black nylons from Status. Yes they do fit 34" basses. Mick The Greeeeeeeeeeeek told me this when i was at his house, and so i ordered some. So mediums are ok Edited February 19, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) The Long scale are out of stock. Rob is under the impression that the medium scale strings don't fit a 4 inline - I thought they were fine for 2+2, didn't realise they were OK for both. We live and learn. Fleabag, there's an "e" missing in the way you spelt my username. Edited February 19, 2018 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 19/02/2018 at 11:46, TheGreek said: The Long scale are out of stock. Rob is under the impression that the medium scale strings don't fit a 4 inline - I thought they were fine for 2+2, didn't realise they were OK for both. We live and learn. Fleabag, there's an "e" missing in the way you spelt my username. I ordered medium scale based on your recommendation! They did fit my Precision just fine. I got the 45-105 set... and it's growing rapidly on me. However I really wish they were thicker. I had to measure them with my electronic calipers as I thought they were more like a 40-95 or 40-100 perhaps. I really wish I could get something like a 50-110 set. The thinner strings in particular feel too thin. The Labella white nylons I got are a 50-105 set and those feel suitably 'girthy', while still very soft to play. But I like the sound of the Status blacks. More 'thumpy' than the white nylons, but not like the TruBass or even D'Addario ones... and on the Precision, rolling off treble a bit and bumping the low mids... it's such a lovely thick tone. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 25 minutes ago, mcnach said: I ordered medium scale based on your recommendation! They did fit my Precision just fine. I got the 45-105 set... and it's growing rapidly on me. However I really wish they were thicker. I had to measure them with my electronic calipers as I thought they were more like a 40-95 or 40-100 perhaps. I really wish I could get something like a 50-110 set. The thinner strings in particular feel too thin. The Labella white nylons I got are a 50-105 set and those feel suitably 'girthy', while still very soft to play. But I like the sound of the Status blacks. More 'thumpy' than the white nylons, but not like the TruBass or even D'Addario ones... and on the Precision, rolling off treble a bit and bumping the low mids... it's such a lovely thick tone. Yum! I generally use 40s but if I can find 35s I'll have these instead so the Status 40s are ideal for me...the tone is wondrous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 18/02/2018 at 14:35, mcnach said: So are these different from what they used to sell? The nylons they have left are the last of the Picato made Status strings. Whenever they get a new batch in, it will be Status nylons but made by a different manufacturer so the string will be a little different from previous versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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