Detail 01
Nylon tape wrap
The outer layer is nylon, not metal. Softer under the fingers, darker tone, and far less fret wear.
Product detailSKU #1274115044705
RotosoundRS88LD Trubass Black Nylon Flatwound Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black nylon flatwound bass strings from Rotosound. For players who want a thumpy, muted upright-adjacent voice and a very smooth feel under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Motown, reggae and dub lines where sustain gets in the way
- Fretless bass players who want to protect the fingerboard
- Players who slide constantly and hate finger noise
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and pop players — nylon kills the attack
- Anyone chasing bright modern rock or metal tone
- Players who want strings that respond well to hard pick attack
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
Flatwound construction
Smooth surface instead of ridged windings. No squeak when you shift, and much less finger noise through an amp.
Detail 03
Black finish
Cosmetic, but it reads clearly against a light fingerboard and looks intentional on a fretless.
Detail 04
Bass guitar set
Scaled for bass, not guitar. Check your string-through or top-load routing before ordering.
Detail 05
Rotosound Trubass line
Rotosound's darkest, thumpiest set. This is the tone extreme, not a middle-ground flatwound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon tape strings are thicker than steel — nut slots may need filing
- 02Setup will shift: expect to redo relief, action and intonation
- 03Pickup height often needs lowering; output balance changes with nylon
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a fretless bass?
Yes, and they are a common choice for it. The nylon wrap is gentler on an unlined or uncoated fingerboard than roundwound steel.
02Do black nylon strings sound different from regular flatwounds?
Yes. Nylon tape is darker and thumpier than metal flatwounds, with a shorter, more muted decay. The black coating itself is cosmetic.
03Will the black color wear off?
The nylon wrap will show wear where you pick and where you fret over time. That is the wrap itself, not paint sitting on top of it.
04Can I use these on a short-scale bass?
Only if the set's length covers your scale. Check the winding length against your bass before ordering rather than assuming.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
