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The D'Addario ETB92 Tapewound Bass Strings deliver a vintage tone and smooth feel that's perfect for any genre. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered by D'Addario to provide optimal tension and are gaged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Designed to produce a deep, warm, percussive tone with a polished, ultra-smooth finish, the ETB92 strings wrap flattened black nylon around a high carbon steel core. Made for long scale basses, the ETB92 strings feature gauges from 50-105 for a higher tension, affording increased low-end response and output.

Flattened Black Nylon Winding

The ETB92 strings feature a unique flattened black nylon winding that creates an ultra-smooth, polished surface. This polished finish allows the strings to glide effortlessly along the fretboard, reducing squeaking and excess finger noise. The nylon also helps produce a deep, warm, upright-like tone that's perfect for jazz, R&B, reggae, and other genres that call for a vintage sound.

High Carbon Steel Core

At the heart of the ETB92 strings is a high carbon steel core that provides stability and longevity. The steel core works with the nylon winding to create a balanced tension that fits properly on most standard bass nuts and saddles. The steel also helps capture the natural acoustic resonance of the bass to produce a tone that's deep, rich and full of harmonic overtones.

Versatile Vintage Sound

The D'Addario ETB92 Tapewound Bass Strings are designed to provide a wide range of vintage tones. On a fretted bass, they create a sound reminiscent of an upright bass, with a deep "thump" and natural resonance. On a fretless bass, they provide a rich, mellow tone that glides smoothly between notes. For studio recording or live performance in any genre, the ETB92 strings are a versatile choice for any bassist looking to capture an authentic vintage sound.

D'Addario ETB92 Nylon Tapewound Medium Gauge Bass Strings
D'Addario ETB92 Nylon Tapewound Medium Gauge Bass Strings
D'Addario ETB92 Nylon Tapewound Medium Gauge Bass Strings

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  • Medium gauge
  • Smooth feel
  • Vintage tone
  • Used on fretted or fretless basses
  • Wound flattened black nylon
  • Ultra-smooth finish
  • Long Scale
  • Long lasting

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  • Note: G
    Diameter: 0.050" (1.27mm)
    Tension: 36.6 lb. (16.60kg)
  • Note: D
    Diameter: 0.065" (1.65mm)
    Tension: 36.5.0 lb. (16.56kg)
  • Note: A
    Diameter: 0.085" (2.16mm)
    Tension: 35.8 lb. (16.24kg)
  • Note: E
    Diameter: 0.105" (2.67mm)
    Tension: 32.3 lb. (14.65kg)

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4.83

23 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Loose and Warm sounding strings. With a little zing.
What a great tone!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

GIVE'M A TRY!

I guess by them being marked down so much, they may not be a popular item. I prefer the sound and feel flatwounds and do have a bass with roundwounds, but I wanted to experiment and put these tapewounds on my acoustic/electric to hopefully get the deeper, upright sound. LOVE THEM! My comment is this: If you normally purchase long scale strings, these will initially appear to be way too short. I was very upset when I first started to set them up, but, patience and an extra couple of hands to help will be worth it. It took SEVERAL tunings before they really stretched out, stayed in tune and settled to a comfortable action....An initial buzz on the lower end gradually disappeared with each tuning. I chose this brand because of the price reduction but mostly because I wanted the lighter gauge that only D'Adds offered. GIVE'M A TRY!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Too Short for my bass

These < should> have fit my bass, but were 1/8" Too Short. String length, bridge to nut is 34.5", which is almost exactly "standard". The wrap came over the nut into the speaking length. Maybe these are good strings, but not on the instrument I needed them on.

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Reviewed by 23 customers

  • Loose and Warm sounding strings. With a little zing.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byCJ

    fromAurora, IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought these to replace the roundwounds that came on a used Rickenbacker 4003. While still having some brightness it made the tone of the Ric's A & D strings noticeably darker and warmer. The G and Low E too. But G tends to be the bright string whilst the Low E on a Ric has more growl & less thump. Both sounded wider for better words. String tension is loose. It allows for minimum effort to play compared to my beloved choice of Labella Deep Talkin' standard gauge 4 string flatwounds. Tried these on an epiphone EB-3 a few years back. Again very warm and dark with that touch of brightness snap and loose effortless feel. Keep in mind the tension on the Low E can be very floppy feeling for some compared to other types of strings.

  • What a great tone!

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byZack

    fromEast Longmeadow, MA

    I recently converted my old bass to a fretless and in looking for new strings, I was between flat wound or taped. I wanted to go to the other end of tone, so I decided on these taped strings. Out of the box, they hold their tune better. Round wound always had to be tunes more and more in beginning. These held. The tone was so smooth and slightly more muted/less crisp on my passive pickups, just what I was looking for. The notes blend together so well. It is the feel and the tone I wanted. Great strings. Washburn Taurus (modified to fretless)

  • I will always use these strings.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromCorona, CAv

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are the best strings that I have ever used. The sound is much better.

  • Great Strings

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJoseph

    fromLevittown NY

    I installed these strings on a fender jazz with a Moses Graphite fretless neck over 3 years ago and they're still going strong. Prior to that I installed these Strings on a Ken Smith Burner. My tech tech thought I was crazy putting nylon strings on a KS bass but after installing then he told me he couldn't believe the tone. When I sold the KS the guy who bought it asked me to let him know what strings they were as he was never using anything else.

  • D' Addario strings are great! Also, great for the money.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    by🍤

    fromGlendora

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    GC doesn't sell any second rate manufacturer's strings but D'Addario in particular are a great value for your dollar.

  • I will buy these strings again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBillyteeee

    fromConnecticut

    Love the deep sound off of my Rickenbacker From these tapewounds

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJose

    fromVictorville, CA

    will this fit a fender kingman bass?

    will this fit a fender kingman bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. These are medium scale - 32". The Fender is 30". They will require trimming.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJamie

    fromundisclosed

    Will these fits on a 4-string stingray

    Will these fits on a 4-string stingray

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byW

    fromCharlotte, NC

    I have a 36" scale length acoustic base. Will these be long enough?

    I have a 36" scale length acoustic base. Will these be long enough?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They might. I'm not familiar with a 36" scale on an acoustic bass.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBrian

    fromTX

    Will this set fit an Ibanez GSR-200SM with no issues at the nut?? Bridge string hole to nut is 35.5", nut to closest tuner post is 2 1/8". I want to make sure I order the correct tapewounds. thank you

    Will this set fit an Ibanez GSR-200SM with no issues at the nut?? Bridge string hole to nut is 35.5", nut to closest tuner post is 2 1/8". I want to make sure I order the correct tapewounds. thank you

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, these will be compatible