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Nylon tape wrap
The outer surface is smooth polymer, not ridged wire. Far less finger noise and much easier on frets and fingerboards.
Product detailSKU #1273888004305
Fender9120 Nylon Tapewound Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nylon tapewound bass strings with a smooth black wrap. For players chasing thump and quiet fingers rather than bright modern attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fretless bass, where the tape is gentler on the fingerboard
- Recording sessions where finger squeak is a problem
- Players who want an upright-like thump from an electric
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and pop players who need bright, aggressive top end
- Anyone wanting cut-through clarity in a loud rock mix
- Players used to roundwound grip — tape feels slick
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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Tapewound construction
Metal windings sit under the tape, so magnetic pickups still read the strings normally. No piezo required.
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Mellow, thumpy voice
Top end rolls off compared to roundwounds. Notes sit fatter and decay faster, which sits well under a vocal.
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Slick surface feel
Fingers slide rather than grip. Fast position shifts get quieter, but pick attack loses some bite.
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Around fifty dollars a set
More than standard roundwounds, but tapewounds keep their tone longer since there are no grooves to trap grime.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure bridge-to-nut and check the set's winding length before buying
- 02Tape can bind in tight nut slots; a slot file may be needed
- 03Expect to redo intonation and pickup height after switching from roundwounds
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will tapewounds work with my regular bass pickups?
Yes. The nylon tape wraps over metal windings, so magnetic pickups pick them up the same as any other string. No preamp or piezo change needed.
02Are these good for fretless?
They're a common fretless choice. The smooth tape is much kinder to an unlined fingerboard than roundwound ridges, and the mellow voice suits fretless mwah.
03Do they fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Check the stated winding length against your bass. Measure from the bridge saddle to the nut, and confirm whether your bridge is string-through or top-load.
04How do they feel compared to flatwounds?
Slicker and softer under the fingers, with lower tension feel and less bite. Flats are still metal; tape has a distinctly plastic, low-friction surface.
