Garbos Question

[Mr Bassman]

I bought a set of Garbos from Clarky a couple of weeks ago intending to fit them to my old French bass

However due to the 42 1/2" scale and 10 1/4" afterlength they are not long enough using the loop arrangement at the tailpiece.

Any suggestions for another method of fitting before I put them back up for sale?

cheers

Edited November 22, 2012 by Mr Bassman

[Clarky]

Oh b*gger, Keith. I read the integrity of the endings was important to the strings so I think its bad news. Let me buy them back off you as I feel its my fault for not having measured them for your bass

[Mr Bassman]

That's a very generous offer matey.

I think the problem is the that holes in the tailpiece are not slotted keyholes, but just a small circular hole.

the string is about an inch short at the nut

Let's see if anyone else is dying to get their hands on an as new set!

[iiipopes]

How long is the afterlength from bridge to tailpiece? Would a new tailgut that is slightly longer still keep the afterlength at least 1/6 the mensure at not too great a cost?

Also, check the underside of the tailpiece. Some tailpieces have more than one anchor point, so if the tailpiece and tailgut are adjustable you might be able to put it in the bottom anchor holes instead of the middle anchor holes and get your length that way, if the tailpiece is so constructed.

Edited November 23, 2012 by iiipopes