acidbass Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Hi all Quick question! I have been sent the wrong type of string by a dealer. I needed strings for a regular 34" Jazz bass but instead have received super long scale strings designed for 36" scale length. Will these work for me, or is it worth returning them? Many Thanks! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 What make and model are the strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 D'Addario XL nickels (EXL to be precise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I've often cut normal scale strings down to fit my short scale mustang (which requires medium scale) with no problems if that helps. If it's going to play with your mind though send them back Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Just measure the length ball end to silk and see if it's going to fit. If not return them. [size=3][url="http://www.bassstringsonline.com/view_category.asp?cat=17"][color=#000000][b][u]D'Addario Bass String Winding Length: [/u][/b][/color][/url][/size][list] [*][size=3]Short Scale = 32" Ball to Taper (or Silk)[/size] [*][size=3]Medium Scale = 34" Ball to Taper (or Silk)[/size] [*][size=3]Long Scale = 37.1" Ball to Taper (or Silk)[/size] [*][size=3]Super Long Scale = 38" Ball to Taper (or Silk)[/size] [/list] [url="http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Bass-String-Lengths-by-Manufacturer_ep_47-1.html"]http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Bass-String-Lengths-by-Manufacturer_ep_47-1.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks guys! I think I will just send em back. Don't want to cut them and potentially be unable to return them as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1460216636' post='3023748'] Thanks guys! I think I will just send em back. Don't want to cut them and potentially be unable to return them as a result. [/quote] I agree don't cut them, but you can see if they fit without cutting them. Edited April 9, 2016 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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