La Bella Black Nylon Tape Wound bass strings have an incredibly smooth outer wrap of black nylon to create a warm, deep, vintage tone with long sustain. Ideal for fretless bass, these strings also work well on acoustic bass guitars and are the string of choice for many fretted electric bass players, too. Black Nylon Tape wound strings with an extra smooth surface Warm, deep, vintage tone; long sustain 4-String Set Standard Tension String Gauges: .060, .070, .094, .115 Extra Long Scale: 38" Ball-End to Silk (only the silk can be cut or else the string will unravel) Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

"Re-designed for improved tone, sustain and longevity, these stainless steel wound strings have an outer wrapping of black nylon tape. The smooth Black Nylon Tape Wound strings are recommended for fretless electric basses. Their warm string-bass tone soudns great on all acoustic bass guitars."