Detail 01
Tapewound
A nylon ribbon wraps the outside of the string, so the surface is smooth and the tone loses most of its top end.
Product detailSKU #1304980283203
D'AddarioETB92S Black Nylon Tapewound Short Scale Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nylon tapewound bass strings cut for short-scale instruments, 32-inch string length. For players chasing a dark, thumpy, upright-adjacent tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short-scale basses with a 32-inch or shorter string path
- Motown, reggae and dub lines that want thump over growl
- Players who dislike fret and finger noise
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long-scale basses — 32 inches will not reach the tuners
- Slap and aggressive fingerstyle wanting bright, cutting attack
- Anyone on a budget; roundwounds cost a fraction of this
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
Nylon outer wrap
Feels slick under the fingers and is gentle on frets, with almost no squeak when you shift positions.
Detail 03
32-inch string length
This is the winding length, not the scale. Measure from ball end to tuner post before ordering.
Detail 04
Black
The tape is black all the way through, so wear shows as bare metal spots rather than fading.
Detail 05
Short scale
Shorter length means lower tension at pitch, so these feel loose and easy to fret compared to a long-scale set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tapewounds are thicker than roundwounds; nut slots may need widening
- 02Expect to reset intonation and truss rod after switching from roundwounds
- 03Measure your bass first — some medium-scale instruments exceed 32 inches
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my full-size bass?
Only if the distance from bridge to tuner post is under 32 inches. On a standard 34-inch bass the strings will be too short.
02Do tapewounds sound like an upright?
Closer than roundwounds. The nylon wrap kills the metallic top end and leaves a dark, short-decay thump, but it is still an electric bass.
03Are these hard on frets?
No. The nylon surface is softer than steel windings, so fret wear is minimal.
04Does the black tape wear off?
Over time the wrap can flatten and thin at heavy contact points, usually over the frets you play most.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- String Length
- 32.0 inch
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
