Stub Mandrel Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) 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 š 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Rotosound Tru Bass 88..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 What about Tapewounds such as Dāaddario? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hah! Nylon tapewounds, always thought of those for electro-acoustics, but why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I use Status tapewounds - available in 40 and 45 gauge and at around Ā£20 they're significantlyĀ less expensive thanĀ 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:Ā [email protected] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 La Bella White Nylons are very nice. Elixirs are great too. Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 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.Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Another option may be Ernie Ball Cobalt wrapped flats and round wounds? Iāve 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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