Detail 01
Tapewound
Nylon ribbon over the winding gives a smooth surface, so the tone is dark and the string glides under fingers.
Product detailSKU #1304980283206
D'AddarioETB92-5 Medium Black Nylon Tapewound 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge nylon tapewound strings for five-string bass. For players who want a dark, smooth-feeling set that covers the low B.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players wanting upright-style thump without switching instruments
- Studio work where finger squeak on the wound strings is a problem
- Reggae, soul and gospel lines that sit under the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap players — the nylon wrap swallows the attack
- Four-string basses; you will have a spare string
- Players who want bright, aggressive modern tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium gauge
More tension than a light set, which helps the low B stay tight rather than flapping against the frets.
Detail 03
5-string set
The low B is included and gauged for tapewound tension, not adapted from a four-string pack plus a single.
Detail 04
Nylon outer surface
Frets see almost no metal-on-metal contact, so wear is slower than with roundwounds.
Detail 05
Black
The tape colour is not a coating over steel, so the strings read black under stage lights and in photos.
Detail 06
Higher price than steel sets
Tapewounds cost more per set but hold tone longer than roundwounds since there are no windings for grime to collect in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tapewound diameters are large; the B string may not drop into the nut slot
- 02Check your bridge string spacing and through-body routing accepts the thicker strings
- 03Plan on a truss rod and intonation reset after moving from roundwounds
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will the low B sound muddy?
It is darker than a roundwound B by design. The medium gauge keeps tension up, which is what stops a low B turning to mush.
02Do these work on any five-string bass?
Physically, if the nut slots and bridge accept the larger diameter. Check the B slot in particular before you cut anything.
03How long do tapewounds last?
Longer than roundwounds in feel and tone, because the nylon surface does not trap sweat and dirt the way open windings do.
04Can I slap on these?
You can, but the nylon wrap removes most of the metallic pop and click that slap tone depends on.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
