12 best strings for hofner bass

Product description

Our “Beatle” Bass set is made up of special lengths and gauges. Each handmade flat wound stainless steel string is calibrated to fit the three different bridge types made by Hofner. Stainless Steel Flat Wound Deep, authentic “Beatles” tone typical of La Bella flat wound bass strings Fits Hofner “Beatle” basses and similar models that require 34″ distance from ball-end to silk. Please do not substitute this set for a medium scale set. Tension: Light String Gauges: .039, .056, .077, .096 Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness Please do not use this set to replace any of our medium scale bass sets as they will not fit medium scale basses due to the string construction. La Bella makes medium scale bass sets for all of our bass strings.

• Made in USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone fit these on a Hofner Shorty bass? thanks
Answer:	Yes, those strings fit nicely on a short scale bass.
Question:	are these made of nickel or stainless steel
Answer:	Hi, these strings are "flat wound with stainless steel". I have these on my Hofner bass and a larger gauge set on my Gibson SG bass. I like them very much.
Question:	do they fit well in hofner ignition b-bass hi-series violin
Answer:	I am almost a Hundred percent certain that they do. The bases are not exactly the same, but the scale is. Also the tuners are very very similar. The strings are made short, so that the really thin part of the string, at the top, which is needed to be wrapped around the pegs should be at exactly the same length. Go to beatlebass.com get their phone number, and call them-they will know for sure.
Question:	I have a 28 scale wishbass will they suffice
Answer:	my Epiphone is 30.5 inches so they should cover a 28" scale. I can get very close to an acoustic bass sound out of them with thumb and play just below the bottom of the fingerboard. Love them

Product description

760FL Deep Talkin' Bass Flat Wound Light Electric Bass Strings. String gauges: 43-60-82-104. Since the '50s and '60s, La Bella' Deep Talkin' Bass Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best-sounding flat wounds on the market. NOTE: This particular set is not suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument.

• Stainless steel flat wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish and light tension
• Standard long scale length (37" string wound length i.e. ball-end to silk length)
• Made in the USA with American Wire- Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness
• NOTE: This particular set is not suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument
• String gauges: 43-60-82-104

User questions & answers

Question:	How much string tension? more than standard med flats? or softer
Answer:	This set and the 1954 Orignal Set are among the highest tension string you can get. If you play on or in front of the neck pickup they are wonderful, they don’t slap the fretboard unless you make them. They are also exceptionally smooth and a joy to play. If you play off the bridge pickup of something like a J Bass these are not the string for you.
Question:	Will these fit a MM Stingray
Answer:	Yes, absolutely.
Question:	I have a hofner ignition bb hi series , what size of string should i buy
Answer:	Short scale strings. La Bella have a nice set, designed for Hofner.
Question:	How do they compare to Rotosound flats (jazz bass 77) regarding tension and overall feel
Answer:	The Rotos are more tight to me, and brighter as well. The LaBellas are classic old school thump.

Product description

760FHBB Beatle Bass Flat Wound Standard Electric Bass Strings. String gauges: 50-65-80-100. La Bella "Beatle" Bass sets are constructed with special lengths and gauges. Each handmade flat wound stainless steel string is calibrated to fit the three different bridge types made by Hofner.

• Stainless steel flat wound
• Deep, authentic "Beatles" tone typical of La Bella flat wound bass strings
• Fits Hofner "Beatle" basses and similar models that require 34" distance from ball-end to nut
• Tension: Standard
• Made in the USA with American wire

User questions & answers

Question:	Would these strings work on the rogue violin bass
Answer:	I would imagine so. These flat wounds are the only strings I use on my ‘63 Hofner 500/1
Question:	Will these strings work on other short scale (30”) bass guitars or is the length specifically for A Hofner type bass
Answer:	I have only used them on a Hofner style bass (31" scale), but given the design of the strings, I can't see why not. Excellent strings by the way - nice fat tone.
Question:	Will these strings fit on a low end Hofner Ignition violin style bass
Answer:	They should. The y fit on my Rogue Hofner knock-off, which is an almost identical configuration. I've had them on my bass for four years now, and they are holding up brilliantly - which they should for the price.

Product description

Hofner bass strings Contemporary Range. Flat wound. Short scale. Gauges: .040 .060 .075 .095 Will fit all Höfner Violin Basses, Club Bass, HCT-500/7 Verythin Bass with long tailpiece and HCT-500/5 President Bass with long tailpiece. These strings produce a distinctive warm sound with less sustain than roundwounds. Excellent value for money.

• Excellent value for money.

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GOLD SERIES FLAT WOUND - Strings are short scale (30"/76cm), appromimately 040w 055w 070w 100w. Made in Germany. STRING GAUGES MAY VARY AS THEY ARE HAND WOUND.

• Gauges: .040, .055, .070, .100
• Short scale 76cm / 30"
• Tension: Medium Full Set Material: Pure Nickel Winding: Flat Wound Core: Hex

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit g5442bdc electromatic® hollow body 30.3 “ model
Answer:	Yes. Same scale as my guild starfire. Perfect fit
Question:	What color are these strings
Answer:	Standard metallic string color.

Product description

ETB92S is the short scale version of the popular ETB92 black nylon tapewound bass set. ETB92s offers the ideal combination warm, deep tones with a smooth feel. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.Designed to produce a deep, warm tone with smooth feel, D’Addario Tapewound Bass strings are wound using a flattened black nylon which is polished to an ultra-smooth finish. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered to provide optimal tension and are gauged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Tapewounds may be used on fretted or fretless basses and are designed to deliver a vintage tone ranging from the “thump” of an upright bass to the focused depth of traditional flatwound strings. D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as "The Players Choice" with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging both reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state of the art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

From the Manufacturer

ETB92S is the short scale version of the popular ETB92 black nylon tapewound bass set. ETB92s offers the ideal combination warm, deep tones with a smooth feel. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.

Designed to produce a deep, warm tone with smooth feel, D’Addario Tapewound Bass strings are wound using a flattened black nylon which is polished to an ultra-smooth finish. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered to provide optimal tension and are gauged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Tapewounds may be used on fretted or fretless basses and are designed to deliver a vintage tone ranging from the thump of an upright bass to the focused depth of traditional flatwound strings.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• Short Scale version of D'Addario's popular ETB92 bass guitar set
• Flattened black nylon wound for a warm, deep tone
• Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .050, .065, .085, .105

User questions & answers

Question:	I just purchased a set of these etb92m's for my p bass. the blue thread winding came well beyond the nut on all 4 strings? just a fluke
Answer:	It looks like you purchased the wrong scale strings.
Question:	Can i put these on an acoustic bass
Answer:	I use them on a Guild B30 acoustic bass guitar. Acoustically, they're not as loud as bronze round-wound strings, but if you're not playing unplugged and volume isn't an issue and you're not a fan of the twang, these are a nice mellow alternative.
Question:	I have bass with a measurement of 39 1/2” from ball end to tuner on low E string. What length has a low E length taper that will work
Answer:	The scale length is determined by the length of the string from saddle to nut. That is the measurement you need to determine the scale length you need. The most common scale for an electric bass is 34” from saddle to nut, which is called "long scale". "Extra long scale" is considered anything longer than 34”. There is also "medium scale", which is 30"-33”, and "short scale", which is 30” or less. The advantage of the ETB92 strings are, despite being called "long scale", they can comfortably handle a bass scale up to 36 1/4".
Question:	The g string unwound after only two months of sparse use. the last strings i had lasted for two years. could i get a replacement g string
Answer:	April - I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I have had the first set of these tapewounds on my Precision Bass for about 8 months and I play most every day (not that well - but I try) but I have not had problems with loose strings. I am wondering if there is something wrong with your G-string tuning key or perhaps the gears the tuning key connects with. Even on 6-string guitars I have never heard of your guitar's problem. It might not be the answer you want to hear but I do not think it is possible to buy only 1 string - especially these tapewounds (they are not very common). The first thing I would do is check to see if your bass is a long scale or short scale guitar - maybe you got the wrong strings given your instrument (I got short-scale strings for my P-Bass - go to an internet browser and type in your bass make as well as scale (I would type "Precision Bass + scale length" for my guitar). Buy a new set of tapewound wounds (all 4) and take your bass into a shop to have a tech look at your guitar. Ask them to not only look at that G string key and gears but to look at the whole guitar as well as to replace the strings and do a setup. They will check the intonation for you as well. This will cost you, I know, but you want to get your bass sounding best it can which will make you want to play it more. Incidentally - when I have work done on my bass I stay away from large stores but go to smaller independent music shops. I have had much better luck with owner-occupied music shops when it comes to instrument repair than taking it to larger stores which focus more on volume. Good Luck April!

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D’Addario XL Electric Bass Strings

XL Electric Bass Strings are precision-wound on D’Addario’s own digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. With a variety of options in materials, gauges, and set sizes, D’Addario makes a bass string suitable for any playing style.

The selection of XL electric bass strings include:

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Long revered as the "Sound of Chocolate, " Precision Flats have a traditional deep percussive tone that is sure to make you play as many Motown licks as you can. A polished steel ribbon wire gives you a smooth and supple feel that is evenly balanced across all strings. GHS Precision Flats Bass Strings deliver traditional deep percussive tone due to a unique cross-winding process. They are made with a highly magnetic stainless steel flat wrap for greater volume, longer durability and a smooth satin finish. ABOUT GHS STRINGS - GHS Strings are manufactured in a state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility using precision equipment and only the purest of materials. When you buy GHS strings you get quality, consistency, lasting intonation and superbly harmonious sound.

• Model: 3120
• Stainless steel flat wrap on a hex core
• Unique cross-winding process delivers a traditional deep percussive tone
• Highly magnetic stainless steel with a smooth satin finish
• Medium Scale light Gauge: 045-060-075-95

Product description

Now available in a LIGHT gauge! Redesigned for improved tone, sustainability and longevity, these stainless steel wound strings have an outer wrapping of black nylon tape. Ideal for fretless electric basses, these strings' warm tone also sound great on all acoustic bass guitars. Black Nylon Tape wound strings with extra smooth surface Warm, deep, vintage tone; long sustain Light Tension String Gauges: . 050, . 065, . 085, . 105 Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

• Made in USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Does “Standard Long Scale” mean 34 or 35 inch scale
Answer:	Long scale is generally 34" which is really considered standard now. Remember it doesn't really mean length of the neck but the distance from the nut to the bridge
Question:	Will these strings work on a UBass
Answer:	I wouldn’t think so. These are, in many ways, identical to other electric bass strings. If a normal string doesn’t work than these wouldn’t.
Question:	Are these strings short scale
Answer:	No. They are long scale
Question:	Are these flats? will they both fit and work well with the hofner ignition
Answer:	They are not flat but rounds with a black nylon coating. They feel smother than flats and have nice deep tone. I'm not sure what scale length a Hofner is but I use them on a Rickenbacker 4004 which is 33.5 inch scale and I love them.

Product description

Highly praised by Bass Player Magazine as their favourite flatwound string. Unique materials produce a unique tone.

• MONEL FLATWOUND MEDIUM 40 50 75 90

User questions & answers

Question:	These strings are about 1-2 inches shorter at the nut than my fender short scale bass strings (5250xl). can i replace them with medium scale strings
Answer:	To be honest, I'm not sure. What is the scale length of your bass? I find that short scale basses with longer strings suffer from intonation problems and a low E string that is REALLY tubby sounding. I ran into that problem with my EB-0. You could try them and return them if they don't work.

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Rotosound RS77M Standard Gauge Monel Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings

Why do so many artists choose Rotosound?

By helping music icons like Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle and Geddy Lee to create their amazing sounds, Rotosound strings have become synonymous with the British Tone. Renowned throughout the world, Rotosound is the home of legendary products such as Swing Bass 66 and Roto strings.

For over fifty years now their strings have changed the sound of rock and have been used on some of the most amazing albums recorded by some of the best artists in the business.

Founded in 1958 by James How as a small, UK based, family-owned and operated company, Rotosound core values are little changed today. Each string is physically and visually inspected at every stage of the manufacturing process to get maximum consistency, ensuring each one is unrivaled in tone, tuning stability and durability.

Why the RS77M?

The Monel 400 tape used in the strings making brings out the true character of these strings over the competition who are happy to use the much less costly flattened stainless steel.

Product description

Highly praised by Bass Player Magazine as their favourite flatwound string. Unique materials produce a unique tone.

• High quality music strings manufactured in england since 1958
• Superb tone,feel,power and volume
• Long life strings
• Finest quality materials
• Legendary british tone

User questions & answers

Question:	Will theses fit a hofner violin bass
Answer:	No. These are to short. The bridge height on Hoffner makes it lon her than the average short scale bass. LaBella has strings made just for Hoffner violin basses.
Question:	I have a 28 scale wishbass will these strings be too long
Answer:	They shouldn’t be. Try them and if you think they are too long, you could try snipping off the top with wire cutters. They ought to fit just fine though
Question:	Do these strings work on a hofner bass
Answer:	for fitment refer to rotosounds link : http://www.rotosound.com/bass-string-scale-length-guide/ : pasted here for ease of use : Short Scale 30", Medium Scale 30.5 – 32". The link also includes a 'ballend to silk' measurement so you can double check your instrument's bridge/ball to nut measurement. Lister, you might want to include this in the listing, it would be very helpful.
Question:	What is the playing surface material? Nylon or __? Is "Monel" just a name, or a material
Answer:	They are a flat wound metal surface ( nickle I believe). Bear in mind, that Jazz bass 77's are short scale strings and will not fit standard size guitars. Hope this helps.

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Rotosound RS77S Standard Gauge Flat Wound Short-Scale Bass Strings

Why do so many artists choose Rotosound?

By helping music icons like Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle and Geddy Lee to create their amazing sounds, Rotosound strings have become synonymous with the British Tone. Renowned throughout the world, Rotosound is the home of legendary products such as Swing Bass 66 and Roto strings.

For over fifty years now their strings have changed the sound of rock and have been used on some of the most amazing albums recorded by some of the best artists in the business.

Founded in 1958 by James How as a small, UK based, family-owned and operated company, Rotosound core values are little changed today. Each string is physically and visually inspected at every stage of the manufacturing process to get maximum consistency, ensuring each one is unrivaled in tone, tuning stability and durability.

Why the RS77S?

The RS77 Jazz Bass set has found favour with so many of the worlds top leading artists including the likes of Oasis, Steve Harris, Roger Waters and Herbie Flowers.

The Monel 400 tape used in the strings making brings out the true character of these strings over the competition who are happy to use the much less costly flattened stainless steel.

Product description

Flatwound Legend Bass Strings Medium. DR Strings flat wound Hi-Beam stainless steel bass strings are constructed upon a round core unique in the industry. Hi-Beams require much more time, care, and extra steps to make than other bass strings. The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible, musically warm and renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency, and string-to-string balance. They don't eat your frets. Medium, 4 strings, 45-105. Not long scale.

From the Manufacturer

LEGEND™ Polished Flatwound Bass Strings have long been a jazz, R&B, funk and reggae musical standard due to their warm, mellow tone, rounded low end and a dark and defined thump. The feel of the polished stainless-steel wrap wire is smooth and comfortable under the fingers while the round core wire provides great flexibility.

• Gauges 45, 65, 85, 105
• Not long scale strings
• Hi-Beams require much more time, care, and extra steps to make than other bass strings
• The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible, musically warm and renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency, and string-to-string balance
• They don't eat your frets

User questions & answers

Question:	Yes what would be the best strings for the ampeg baby bass to produce the thuddy percussive warm thick sound sound used in latin jazz
Answer:	My best guess would be the tape wound... Or nylon... But if you get the nylon, make sure your bass is set up for it, otherwise your neck will sustain some possible warping or the frets will touch the strings around the 5th-18th fret
Question:	Are these too long to work on a short scale bass like the Fender Mustang
Answer:	They work dine on an Epi Viola bass which is short scale, not sure if it's the same scale as the Mustang though.
Question:	Do these work for 35 scale basses? or only 34 and under basses
Answer:	They are long scale. I would email DR and ask them. They fit on my Fender jazz plenty of winding left. Thet are not string thru body.
Question:	Do these have gold thread
Answer:	Yes...the set I bought does.

Product description

Ernie Ball Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings combine the smooth feel of traditional flats with the modern power of Cobalt. Featuring a super bright Cobalt ribbon wrap, Ernie Ball’s optimal core to wrap ratio deliver an innovative new bass string that features the tonal qualities of a round would with the silky smooth feel and fundamentals of a flatwound string. Gauges .040, .060, .070, .095. Part number 2815.

• Super bright cobalt ribbon offers superior sheen and feel
• Cobalt under wraps delivers added clarity and output.
• Optimal core to wrap ratio ensures comfortable tension and playability
• Element shield packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
• Crafted in Southern California, U. S. A. featuring the finest and freshest materials

User questions & answers

Question:	are these good for rock, alternative and punk
Answer:	I use them to play rock and funk.Use your amp.and bass controls to get the sound you like.
Question:	Are you supposed to cut these before installing
Answer:	Cutting Bass strings seems to be a highly discussed topic, but it is not rocket science, it is actually common sense. Since Bass strings have a solid core and a wrap wire, urban legend says that by cutting the strings, the inner core will somehow detach from the wrap. Yes, you should cut the strings, and here is how is done: Thread the string through the bridge and bring it up to your headstock with no slack, hold the string against the tuning post that corresponds to that string. From that post, measure two tuning posts further away and bend the string about 90 degrees on that point. Then, cut the string half an inch beyond that bend (not too close to the bend), make sure to use a cutter able to easily snap clean that string in one go. By doing so, you will not have too many or too few windings around the tuning post (and no, your string’s inner core will not detach).
Question:	Is the Cobalt ethically sourced? where can more information regarding manufacturing be found
Answer:	Yuke in with the answer of the year. cobalt is a mineral. minerals are sourced with strip mining. strip mining deliberately defaces the environment so id say no. its not ethically sourced. thousands of cobalts died to make these strings
Question:	How is this different from 'ernie ball cobalt xxxxx slinky bass set' series
Answer:	The regular Ernie Ball Cobalt is a roundwound string. This is a flatwound string. While it exhibits the characteristics of other flats, less string noise, smooth slides, etc., with the treble cranked it can slap and pop. These flats tend to have more mids than other flats and are so bright for flats that I have to insert a bridge mute in order to get a James Jamerson type of sound. Hope this helps.