La Bella 750N-B Black Nylon Tape Bass Strings, 5-String Light 50-135

The La Bella 750N-B black nylon tape wound bass strings are a 5-string light gauge set (50-135) that combines the warm, dark character of black nylon tape with the comfortable lower tension of light gauge construction. If standard gauge tape wounds feel a bit too stiff for your playing style, these lighter strings offer the same deep, upright-like tone with a more relaxed, forgiving feel.

The black nylon exterior produces a slightly darker, more midrange-focused tone compared to white tape wounds, which some players prefer for its thicker, more saturated quality. Light gauge is especially nice on the low B, where reduced tension prevents that overly stiff, unresponsive feel that can plague heavier 5-string sets. Great for jazz, neo-soul, and any style where warmth and expression matter more than brightness and bite. Handmade in New York by La Bella, the originators of tape wound bass strings.