I've been playing half rounds on my Gibson EB0, I just LOVE the way it sounds and feels. At the beggining they're a little pain in the ass to break in, but once the'yre done, they're good to go and last ages!!
Outstanding bass string demonstration....wow...all those strings sounded great.. I am really interested in the half rounds. You definitely opened up my eyes. Thanks again.
NYXLs are currently my favourite strings. They are the only roundwound I've tried that sound good from new; you don't have to wait a few days for the overbright edge to go, like on most roundwounds.
These tape wounds are my favorite strings. They are mellower than the other brands that I've tried. And, if you read the back of the package, they advertise that they're mellower than their own flat wounds. I'm a sucker for that more upright sound. They don't feel like plastic either. I believe they go through some kind of scuffing process to make them a drier, smooth feel so that your fingers don't stick to them, due to more surface tension. They are also pretty forgiving if you have bad technique, like I do, when missing proper fretting positions. As, they give less of a buzz sound. I highly recommend that you try a set.
You should really try these tapes. They're mellower than flats and your fingers don't stick to them. I'm speaking of these particular tapes, and not tapes in general. The nylon is scuffed up so that they don't feel like plastic. They almost feel like cloth. You can slide all day and have no finger issues.
Nice vid, thanks Gregor. I've been using half rounds on several of my basses. People often comment that they 'feel sticky'. The feeling comes from little micro shards that are a artifact of smoothing away half the out wraps. I've found that a wiping them with something lightly abrasive, like a scouring pad (don't use steel wool), or a brown paper bag will make them feel better quicker.
I think you guys have been doing a great job with string demos. It must be pretty tough to do because there aren't many good ones out there. Thanks for avoiding playing the same riff over and over again on different sets and just playing to the set's strengths.
I used custom light Pro Steels for a good decade, but these days I like the nickel wounds more because they last longer and there isn't such a huge tone differential between new and old strings
I don't know if the NYXLs are different but my last three sets of regular nickel XLs could not be intonated. Notes above the 12th fret were sharp and notes below were flat (!). People had told me about this before but I'd not experienced this myself until recently. I used to like the versatility and warmth of XLs, but I'm sticking to SITs from now on- yes they do stay/play in tune all over the fretboard
I am currently playing those half rounds and I love them. They give that flat wound low end with a little crunchy mid range. Very nice sounding. They seem like they would be the perfect studio strings
Being a poor (and cheap) bass player, I'm always on the lookout for long-lasting strings that are not expensive. I use the Elixir Nanoweb strings which sound punchy, bright and clear and do last a lot longer, but they're not cheap. These Nylon tapewounds seem pretty cool, not as bright as I'd like, but the sound should remain consistent for a decent amount of time.
Been meaning to give the half-rounds a go on my fretless for quite some time. NYXL has been my roundwound set of choice on bass and guitar for the best part of a decade.
I used D'Addario Chrome flatwounds forever until I found Ernie Ball Cobalt flats. Flat feel with a roundwound/halfwound sound! I'd love to know what you think of the EBs...
There’s definitely grounding issues when playing nylon strings (instruments may vary) but an easy adjustment of shielding your instrument can help with that a little 🤙🏾
You don't have a PBass and need that sound to do a specific studio gig that requires that with your JBass = half rounds!!...better definition then a flatwound!!...
I've grown tired of how my E and A dull down after time with roundwounds while G and G stay so bright. I've got a.set of Benton tapewounds befor e upgrading to another brand
Interesting comparisons. The tonal differences over time, of course can, be quite ..errr 'Different'. Short term break-in changes. Longer term ageing changes. Much harder to portray in TH-cam video format. Unless one is very Very patient ... 😉
Half Rounds are the worst of both worlds. Lots of drag and buzz but dead. Pressure wounds are better. Those NYXL have a nice snap to them but I prefer the D'Addario nickels.
They do as advertised; a mix of flat and round. I really don't like the feel of them at all so I can't use them. Sticky, but also a little bit like sandpaper :)
I've tried nearly all the different D'Addario strings and I can safely say that I simply do not like them. Ernie Balls are similarly priced, and are better in every way.
NYXLs always. They're solid, last a long time, and break in nicely.
I have to agree. I've had them on a bass for a year and they still sound really good.
On that bass all strings sound good😂
Always the best bass playing and best bass tones here, thanks!
I ordered my 1982 Carvin LB-50 bass with GHS Boomer Half Rounds and loved those strings, so half rounds have been available for quite some time.
I've been playing half rounds on my Gibson EB0, I just LOVE the way it sounds and feels. At the beggining they're a little pain in the ass to break in, but once the'yre done, they're good to go and last ages!!
NYXL and Nylon Tapewound blown me up! It's sounding great!
From the D'Addario website: D'Addario is pronounced "Da-dairy-oh".
Phil is always killing it on bass I love his style !!!
Outstanding bass string demonstration....wow...all those strings sounded great.. I am really interested in the half rounds. You definitely opened up my eyes. Thanks again.
NYXLs are currently my favourite strings. They are the only roundwound I've tried that sound good from new; you don't have to wait a few days for the overbright edge to go, like on most roundwounds.
amazing video! I love the way your intro is already part of the comparison. also very interesting choice of strings, very well recorded and presented
These tape wounds are my favorite strings. They are mellower than the other brands that I've tried. And, if you read the back of the package, they advertise that they're mellower than their own flat wounds. I'm a sucker for that more upright sound. They don't feel like plastic either. I believe they go through some kind of scuffing process to make them a drier, smooth feel so that your fingers don't stick to them, due to more surface tension. They are also pretty forgiving if you have bad technique, like I do, when missing proper fretting positions. As, they give less of a buzz sound. I highly recommend that you try a set.
I really liked the sound of the tape wound and half round strings. I use flats on my basses now. Maybe I need to experiment a bit...
You should really try these tapes. They're mellower than flats and your fingers don't stick to them. I'm speaking of these particular tapes, and not tapes in general. The nylon is scuffed up so that they don't feel like plastic. They almost feel like cloth. You can slide all day and have no finger issues.
I use the D’Addario half rounds on one of my MM, and tape wounds on the other MM. Sound great. I haven’t tried the NYXL yet.
Nice vid, thanks Gregor. I've been using half rounds on several of my basses. People often comment that they 'feel sticky'. The feeling comes from little micro shards that are a artifact of smoothing away half the out wraps. I've found that a wiping them with something lightly abrasive, like a scouring pad (don't use steel wool), or a brown paper bag will make them feel better quicker.
I think you guys have been doing a great job with string demos. It must be pretty tough to do because there aren't many good ones out there. Thanks for avoiding playing the same riff over and over again on different sets and just playing to the set's strengths.
I used custom light Pro Steels for a good decade, but these days I like the nickel wounds more because they last longer and there isn't such a huge tone differential between new and old strings
I don't know if the NYXLs are different but my last three sets of regular nickel XLs could not be intonated. Notes above the 12th fret were sharp and notes below were flat (!). People had told me about this before but I'd not experienced this myself until recently. I used to like the versatility and warmth of XLs, but I'm sticking to SITs from now on- yes they do stay/play in tune all over the fretboard
A solid string comparison. Thx.
Always hated D'addario. Had to get the NYXL as those were the only extra/super long 6 strings Thomann had available. Now I only use those.
Nyxl sounds especially great on jazz basses and stingrays im my experience. Like a bit less complex timbre on pbasses.
I am currently playing those half rounds and I love them. They give that flat wound low end with a little crunchy mid range. Very nice sounding. They seem like they would be the perfect studio strings
Did you notice that first strings sounds much brighter while lower strings sounds dull, like 2 year old ones?
Being a poor (and cheap) bass player, I'm always on the lookout for long-lasting strings that are not expensive. I use the Elixir Nanoweb strings which sound punchy, bright and clear and do last a lot longer, but they're not cheap. These Nylon tapewounds seem pretty cool, not as bright as I'd like, but the sound should remain consistent for a decent amount of time.
I found the solution years ago to make strings last a long time. Wash hands before playing and wipe the strings and neck when done.
One of my basses gets strung exclusively with these half wounds. The rest get Ernie Ball Cobalts or Black Harbor strings.
Been meaning to give the half-rounds a go on my fretless for quite some time. NYXL has been my roundwound set of choice on bass and guitar for the best part of a decade.
I used D'Addario Chrome flatwounds forever until I found Ernie Ball Cobalt flats. Flat feel with a roundwound/halfwound sound! I'd love to know what you think of the EBs...
Ernie Ball cobalt slinky flatwound are the best ever. 👍
What is that bass you held up at the end? Very cool \„/
I would love to put d'addarios on my dingwall...
Found out even the superlongs are just a tiny bit too short :(
Gregor how come we never see you playing bass ?
Pro steels currently my favorite for death metal
But do they come as Left Handed?!?
The bass? Yes. The strings too 😉
Could have gone into depth on the nylon...are they soft or hard coated? Any grounding issues?
There’s definitely grounding issues when playing nylon strings (instruments may vary) but an easy adjustment of shielding your instrument can help with that a little 🤙🏾
GHS Pressurewounds…..similar to half rounds but IMO they have more bite.
I use stainless steel round wounds. I tried half wounds, and to my taste, I found them quite disappointing.
Hi!! Anybody knows what bass strings comes with the black balls end?
Fantastico equipaggiamento
For the heptillionth time, it's not "dee-adario", it's "daddario". Ignore the apostrophe when pronouncing it.
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Auf Deutsch, bitte
i hope ernie ball send to you a variety of strings for you comparison too
I wish D'addario made half rounds in 45-65-85-105 gauge.
Didnt dogal just perfect the bass string?
I've been using half rounds for decades. They are far and away my string of choice.
You don't have a PBass and need that sound to do a specific studio gig that requires that with your JBass = half rounds!!...better definition then a flatwound!!...
I've grown tired of how my E and A dull down after time with roundwounds while G and G stay so bright. I've got a.set of Benton tapewounds befor e upgrading to another brand
Interesting comparisons.
The tonal differences over time, of course can, be quite ..errr 'Different'.
Short term break-in changes.
Longer term ageing changes.
Much harder to portray in TH-cam video format.
Unless one is very Very patient ... 😉
I like Fender Strings
Half Rounds are the worst of both worlds. Lots of drag and buzz but dead. Pressure wounds are better. Those NYXL have a nice snap to them but I prefer the D'Addario nickels.
Half Rounds are nice but sticky
They do as advertised; a mix of flat and round. I really don't like the feel of them at all so I can't use them. Sticky, but also a little bit like sandpaper :)
Nice wig.
I've tried nearly all the different D'Addario strings and I can safely say that I simply do not like them. Ernie Balls are similarly priced, and are better in every way.