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Nylon tapewound
A nylon ribbon wraps the outside of the string. Feels smooth like a flatwound but darker and thumpier.
Product detailSKU #1294516231406
D'AddarioETB92 Nylon Tapewound Medium Gauge Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge nylon tapewound bass strings. Smooth, thumpy, and easy on fingerboards, which is why fretless players reach for them.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fretless bass, where tape won't chew the fingerboard
- Motown, reggae, and upright-adjacent thump
- Players who want a slick, low-friction feel with no finger squeak
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and modern aggressive rock tones
- Players who want bright, cutting attack
- Anyone wanting the cheapest set to restring with
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.
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Fingerboard-friendly
The nylon outer surface is gentler on an unlined fretless board than roundwound steel.
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Medium gauge
Enough tension for firm attack without going heavy. A middle-ground choice rather than a loose or stiff set.
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Dark tonal character
Rolls off top end and emphasizes fundamental. Closer to an upright thump than to a modern bright bass sound.
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Smooth outer surface
No wire ridges under the fingers, so position shifts are quiet and slide noise mostly disappears.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Different tension than roundwounds usually calls for a setup and intonation check
- 02Some tapewounds sit thicker at the nut and may need slot checking
- 03Verify your bass's scale length before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do tapewounds work on a fretted bass?
Yes. They fit fretted basses fine. You'll get a dark, thumpy tone with a smooth feel rather than a bright modern one.
02Are these good for fretless?
That's the common use. The nylon outer surface is far kinder to an unlined fingerboard than roundwound steel.
03How do they compare to flatwounds?
Similar smooth feel, but tapewounds are generally darker and thumpier, with less midrange bite than flats.
04Will these fit my bass?
Check scale length before buying. Long scale is the usual default, but short and medium scale basses need matching sets.
