Hagstrom Viking and strings

[iBudd]

Hi all - apologies if this has come up before, I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
If I want to put D'Addario chrome flatwound strings on a Hagstrom Viking bass do I need set ECB81 long scale (up to 36.25") or set ECB81M medium scale (up to 34")?
Hope someone might know, thanks!

[dudi8]

if I'm not mistaken i used to put on my hagstrom long scale strings...

[iBudd]

Thanks Dudi - I emailed Hagstrom and they say they ship with 34"! Perhaps both work...

[chrismuzz]

In my experience, D'Addario strings come up longer than most, I've never had to use 'extra long scale' even on 35" basses with through body stringing

[iBudd]

Thanks.

[rontan]

Hi, I have just fitted Rotosound medium flatwounds to my hagstrom Viking bass and they fit well, apart from the g string, where you almost lose all the silk around the machine head although this does not appear to cause a problem.

These strings are a vast improvement on the round wound that come as standard.

rontan

[Jurgovic]

On 20/06/2019 at 08:19, rontan said:

Hi, I have just fitted Rotosound medium flatwounds to my hagstrom Viking bass and they fit well, apart from the g string, where you almost lose all the silk around the machine head although this does not appear to cause a problem.

These strings are a vast improvement on the round wound that come as standard.

rontan

What type of flatwounds did you use on your Hagstrom? I want to try the Tru bass from Rotosound, but am a little hesitant.

Regards, Jurgen.