Bass Burners Taper Core
What is the difference or advantage in using just the taper B vs a taper B, E, and A?
For the low B (130) it really adds to the clarity and intonation, but I can’t tell the difference between a tapered E or A and a non-tapered E or A. Any thoughts? |
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Ahh? So the tension is less with the taper than without?
And I guess I should have said that the E and A sound better to me with a non-taper core; fuller, rounder, more punchy, exactly what you (I) would want the meat and potatoes section of the bass to sound like. |
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Ken, can you explain the different attributes of the taper vs straight string? I.e. tension, sound differences, intonation, action, etc?
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The tapered type string seems more true to my ear in tone and intonation. You can't cheat as much with them. Some people like the 'less definite' type intonation when playing because playing anything perfectly in tune is nearly impossible. The pressing down of a string bends it over the fret and sharpens the note as down any microscopic bending of the string to either side. Sometimes things go unnoticed and sometimes not. To me, the TC string brings out the best in the bass. You just have to measure up to the instrument and try playing it as accurate as we tried in building it. Sounds easier than it is. If you think that's a challenge then try playing the Double Bass perfectly in tune in a Symphony Orchestra.:eek: |
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This is my first time using KS strings (not on a KS bass), and I like the result. I will need to try KS tapers to tell for sure the difference. |
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Yes. I tried them on my Pedula Thunderbass 5 and my BT6. IMO they lack some of the “meat” of the regular KS Burners. But the burners add a great meaty sound to the Pedula Thunderbass 5. And are awesome on the BT6 as well. They do add some clarity, but where I play mostly they want to hear the low rumble all the time so clarity doesn’t give me enough bottom. So I use the regular burners with only the tapered B. |
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