andyonbass Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I have a dead 'E' string on my Bassix EUB. It is currently strung with Presto lights, and the other 3 sound fine so the obvious solution would be to buy a single Presto 'E' string. However I am unable to locate anywhere that supplies them singularly so I am looking at alternatives before I splash out on a full set. I borrowed a single ¾ spiro 'E' to experiment, but when fitted, the silk winding at the tail started about an inch on the playing side of the nut,with too much tail remaining to fit on the tuning post (which is a standard Bass Guitar tuner) That is to say there would be at least six or seven winds around the post. I hope I've described it adequately, I've given the Spiro back now so I'm unable to photograph it The original Presto measures 55 inches from the ball-end to the beginning of the silk winding I'm thinking a 4/4 string would probably have the effect of moving the silk further up past the nut, but if a 3/4 string is too long then a 4/4 is gonna be worse! I'm wondering if anyone knows of any other strings that work with a magnetic pickup, which might fit the bill With the price of these strings I am trying to avoid a costly mistake, so any help would be appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) I had that problem fitting 3/4 strings to my stagg, ended up drilling the tailpiece and unwinding some silk to get them to fit. Also I wasn't sure what it would do to the tension if I just fitted weich 4/4 strings instead thinking maybe mittels would then be better. The problem with the stagg is that there is more string behind the bridge than a regular db, do you have the same problem? 4/4 strings trimmed down I'd say is your answer. Type is for the experts! Edited May 19, 2013 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 As you say, Pete, there is more string behind the bridge. I might get a set of 4/4 Alice strings to experiment with - at 16 quid it won't be the end of the world if is a dismal failure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good plan, £16! I didnt know such things existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1368996965' post='2083856']£16! I didnt know such things existed. [/quote] Here you go http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiger-Alice-Double-Bass-Strings/dp/B003VZQ2CQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Probably a pile of poo but for the purpose of experimentation.............! Edited May 19, 2013 by andyonbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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