D'Addario ETB92 Tapewound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - Fits Long Scale 4 String Basses with Scale Length Up to 36.25 Inches - Medium, 50-105, Long Scale

Know what you want! Do you want an INDIVIDUAL and more defined warm, fat, steel string sound (D'Addario Chromes), or do you want the duller, broader thump of a nylon (D'Addario Tapewound)that BLENDS IN more with the rest of the sound? If you're not sure, listen to some sound bites on youtube.IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a 'blended' sound; one that blends in with the band or orchestra, these strings will probably make you happy. If you are looking for a sound that presents itself more individually, then these strings are probably not for you.LENGTH: D'Addario, according to their website, put these at 36" from the ball to the thread wrap. ADDITIONALLY, D'Addario DOES NOT list a Super Long Scale set for the Nylon Tapewounds. I measured 36-1/8" on the B string (5-string set) and a little longer on the others.FENDER Jazz V MIM 34" Scale:Strung from the bridge only (not through-the-body), these strings set up with the thread winding only 3/4" - 1" beyond the nut.THEREFORE, I believe that they would BARELY fit a through-the-body 34" or bridge-only 35". Even then, there would be a possibility of a little thread on the fret side of the nut (as is the case with the B string of my Long Scale D'Addario Chromes Flatwound strung through-the-body on my 34" Fender American DLX Jazz V - 1/8" into 1st fret).SOUND: Since these strings have a metal core and are just wrapped with nylon, they do have a defined thump; albeit an obviously softer and much less defined thump than all-steel.FEEL: Flatwounds all have that distinctive smooth feel. You will love the feel of these.INTONATION: Like the Chromes flatwounds, these strings have a different intonation than roundwounds. You will need to set up the intonation when you put this set on your bass. They generally get shorter, from the E, as you go up, and then get longer again for the D and G as you continue up. This is very different from most steel strings which have a consistent intonation 'slant' as you go up. The intonation on these will resemble more of a 'bell curve'.CONCLUSION: If you want an incredibly mellow, blended sound that builds a broad, thick foundation, these are a 5-star choice! If you're looking for individuality and a sound that punches through everything else, don't bother with these b/c you'll just end up rating them poorly.

One of favorite tones from a bassist is by Graham Maby, Joe Jackson’s long time bassist. Listen to “Is She Really Going Out With Him” and “I’m the Man.” Unique punch, clarity and drive. Turns out he was using a P/J bass clone with tapewounds {Rotosounds specifically) and a pick! So I put a set of these DA tapes on my second MIA P-bass, dime the tone and play with a yellow Tortex pick to channel that sound. As much as my meager skills can:) That combo also sounds great when playing songs by the Police, Tom Petty, Talking Heads, U2, REM and other classics from the new wave/alt/power pop era of rock. Nice amounts of body, punch and drive with all the benefits of DA tapes; smooth feel and tension that’s just right. Yes they’re pricey but they last a good long time, even when played with a pick and cause virtually no fret wear so bonus. Cheers!

These are excellent quality tapewound strings. Basically, they are flatwounds with a very thin nylon wrap, which feels very smooth and silky to the touch. The manufacturing quality is typical for D'Addario, which means absolutely top fit and finish.I've got these Super Long tapewound strings on my Fodera Monarch Standard Fretless 4, which has an extremely long scale (a shade over 35" when including the bridge saddles. These strings are a perfect fit for the Monarch, not only for the long scale, but for the factory nut, which received these strings without any hassle. The black strings look stunning on the guitar, especially with its black hardware.The strings impart a nice, mellow tone that is somewhat Motown Snake Pit-ish; basically a slightly thuddy attack, but it resolves to a nice clear ring. With roundwound strings, you'd achieve the same effect with a light foam damper under the strings as they enter the bridge, but just barely. I was concerned that the tape would affect the harmonics capability of the Monarch, but the harmonics are clear as a bell and sustain nicely. These strings are awesome for '60's be-bop jazz or R&B, and acoustic "unplugged" rock that requires a more subtle intonation. Plus, the sliding on these strings is unparalleled; you can Lee Sklar to your heart's content without a lot of noisy string squeaks.I don't yet have enough experience with these strings on my Monarch's ebony fretboard, but have every reason to believe that they will be kind to the wood and help the bass age nicely without wearing grooves. I'll update this listing once I get a year or so of experience with the strings.All in all, I'm thrilled with the strings for my Fodera. They are the right length, have a great tone and beautiful harmonics, are super-easy to play, and help protect the guitar. Can't ask for much more goodness than that.

Haven't used tape wounds since early 1970s on a Rick (wasn't crazy about the sound at the time) but decided to try these on Ibanez SR Premium bass, and they are fantastic, perfect for this bass! Really light pressure, so super fast. I mean, really fast, and effortless! Good bottom end and they tame the scratchy high end of the Ibanez really well. Strings are standard gauge so fit well in the saddles and nut. If these hold up, I'll be making these the standard issue for this bass.

Bought these on the basis of many favorable reviews in bass forums for a 32” scale Ibanez acoustic bass. The strings are long enough for that scale—but the coated part is not, as shown in the picture. They’re still playable, but still—why are they advertised as fitting a 32” scale? For all of that, they sound good and tight, and are very playable with little finger noise. Not as loud acoustically as the round wounds I had in it earlier, but sweeter and smoother. I like the tone, I just wish they actually fit the bass like they’re supposed to.