Help! Where do I find custom gauge bass strings for dingwall that aren't black daggers?

[ElvisParsley]

I got my first multiscale bass, and I'm having trouble finding strings for it.

My sweat ruins strings unbelievably fast, so I've always used elixir or other strings to deal with that.

Elixir doesn't make anything that fits a 37 inch scale, and I cant find any coated options besides black daggers that do.

My only problem with black daggers is that they dont make them in different gauges that I would need for some of the different tunings I use.

I'm looking at Curt Mangan strings, but it doesn't look like they have the tapered tail that most multiscale string sets have. Although, I don't know how much of an issue that is, since I'm new to this.

 

[michael_t]

My sweat ruins strings unbelievably fast...

Both nickel and stainless steel?

 

[ElvisParsley]

Both nickel and stainless steel?

Yeah. Especially if I perform.

 

[Josh Pelican]

Newtone! I've never ordered from them before, but I'm sure you'll find what you're looking.

 

[michael_t]

Newtone!

Do they actually offer options for coated strings for people who tend to destroy strings with their sweat?

 

[Josh Pelican]

Do they actually offer options for coated strings for people who tend to destroy strings with their sweat?

Oh. I don't think so. I may have missed that part when reading the post. My mistake!

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I'm looking at Curt Mangan strings, but it doesn't look like they have the tapered tail that most multiscale string sets have. Although, I don't know how much of an issue that is, since I'm new to this.

Can’t opine on the benefits of tapered strings—I used them on one bass because it made me more comfortable with the bridge the way it was set.

But if you haven’t pulled the trigger yet, Curt Mangan has a sale running this weekend:

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/curt-mangan-mothers-day-sale.1650526/

 

[groovaholic]

I'm looking at Curt Mangan strings, but it doesn't look like they have the tapered tail that most multiscale string sets have. Although, I don't know how much of an issue that is

I've been using non-tapered strings on my 4-string Dingwall for years.
Non-tapered strings aren't a problem, tapered-core strings are a preference.

Sounds like sweat-resistance is the much bigger consideration for you - so go with whatever coated strings you can find in the gauges you need.