Best strings for nickel allergy - answered thanks :-)

[Stub Mandrel]

Got back in touch with the friend who introduced me to bass by lending me his precision(!)

He has a severe nickel allergy, so it goes unplayed these days 😞

Unfortunately , even stainless strings contain a lot of nickel, but I was wondering is coated strings might be a solution and if so, which would be the best brand to suggest?

Edited January 17, 2021 by Stub Mandrel

[Dad3353]

Rotosound Tru Bass 88..?

[Silky999]

What about Tapewounds such as D’addario?

[Stub Mandrel]

Hah! Nylon tapewounds, always thought of those for electro-acoustics, but why not?

[Hellzero]

La Bella White Nylon's are really amazing, very low tension too. So use the 760 series as it's the highest tension. The core is stainless steel.

[TheGreek]

I use Status tapewounds - available in 40 and 45 gauge and at around £20 they're significantly less expensive than the competition, however when I last spoke to Dawn they only had medium scale - fine for 2+2, but not 4 inline.

Send her an email: [email protected]

[fretmeister]

La Bella White Nylons are very nice.

Elixirs are great too.

 

[Maude]

A very little mentioned string which I really like is the Fender 9120 nylon tapewound. They feel and sound quite different from a regularlar tapewound, very roundwound in feel and very bright. 

 

[Silky999]

Another option may be Ernie Ball Cobalt wrapped flats and round wounds? I’ve got the flats on a couple of basses and love them as they have almost that round wound zing.

Edited January 17, 2021 by Silky999