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Double ball end strings for Status 5-string?


barneyg42
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[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1462448015' post='3043063']
Stringsdirect have a number of brands of double ball strings. You can use single ball strings with the grub screws in the head piece as well.
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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1462450583' post='3043090']
I've happily used Elites double ball end from Stringbusters on assorted 5-string headlesses, including a Status.
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Had a look at Stringsdirect, Elites are not in stock so it's either very expensive Rotos (nearly twice the price) or various flats which is not me. Thought about the grub screw, I'm just concerned that flattening the string as opposed to winding would cause damage that could result in a failure. I'm not a particularly hard player but do like to dig in with confidence. Anyone tried this and had any issues?

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Have only tried Rotos as an alternative to the Hotwires dbe, albeit on a 4 and they're very decent. Not sure about your budget, but the La Bella 5 string set for 40 quid at Stringbusters could be a good choice.

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[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steinberger-String-Adapter-Headless-Hohner-Cort-Bass-or-Guitar-Made-in-USA-/322093759904?hash=item4afe48bda0:g:GvYAAOSwAYtWQzVF"]These[/url] work nicely - allows single ended strings to be used on a headless

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