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Tapewound (nylon outer wrap)
Rolls off highs and mutes finger noise. Sounds closer to an upright than a modern electric bass.
Product detailSKU #1325692825648
D'AddarioETB92M Medium Tapewound Bass Guitar Strings Medium Scale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-scale tapewound bass strings with a smooth nylon outer wrap. For players chasing upright-like thump and a slick, quiet feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Medium-scale basses, roughly 32-inch scale
- Motown, reggae, and vintage R&B tones
- Fretless basses — nylon tape won't chew the fingerboard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and aggressive fingerstyle players wanting bright top end
- Long-scale 34-inch basses — the wrap may end short of the nut
- Anyone wanting the metallic zing of roundwounds
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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Medium scale
Sized for roughly 32-inch basses. On a 34-inch, the tapered end may land in the nut slot or tuner.
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Medium gauge
Middle-ground tension. Enough resistance for a firm attack without fighting you on bends.
Detail 04
Smooth nylon surface
Gentle on fretless fingerboards and quiet under sliding fingers. Also slower to wear frets.
Detail 05
Four-string set
Covers standard EADG. A five-string bass needs a separate low B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bass from nut to bridge saddle before ordering — scale length decides fit.
- 02Tapewounds are thicker than roundwounds; nut slots may need light filing.
- 03Lower output and darker tone usually mean re-setting your amp EQ and pickup height.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a 34-inch long-scale bass?
They're built for medium scale. On a 34-inch bass the winding often stops short of where it should, causing tuning and break-angle problems.
02Are tapewounds good for fretless?
Yes. The nylon outer wrap is smooth and won't cut grooves into an unfinished fingerboard the way roundwounds do.
03How do these compare to flatwounds?
Both are smooth and dark. Tapewounds go further — the nylon wrap softens the attack more and gets closer to an upright thump.
04Do they fit through standard bridges?
Usually, but tapewounds are thicker than typical strings. Through-body stringing and narrow bridge slots are where problems show up.
Reference
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