eude Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 [quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1463519728' post='3052076'] I do not currently but I'll throw some together in my free time this week. I think Tim put standard DRs on it, not sure exactly what type but they're rounds. The low B is D'Addario. [/quote] That's extremely kind of you mate, look forward to hearing/seeing it and thanks for the info on your strings too Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1463558503' post='3052216'] That's extremely kind of you mate, look forward to hearing/seeing it and thanks for the info on your strings too Eude [/quote] One of my bands did a live session. There's bits of low B all over but particularly at 1:30 onwards. https://youtu.be/6WGWKcTD_CM Better late than never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Jens Ritter offers a 34.5" as an option on 5's - best of both worlds? Also his 4's are often 33.3" - I love this on a 4. So much so that I have 4 of them 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 B string? 0" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I have a 36" Shuker & love the tension & tone it gives , I've also d Tunes & used a capo on the 2nd fret in a previous band . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1467448032' post='3083706'] One of my bands did a live session. There's bits of low B all over but particularly at 1:30 onwards. [url="https://youtu.be/6WGWKcTD_CM"]https://youtu.be/6WGWKcTD_CM[/url] Better late than never! [/quote] Sounds great mate, thank you for sharing! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1462739155' post='3045389'] IMO it's all about the construction of the neck and how it is attached to the body rather than a 1" difference in scale length. The other important factor is finding the right B string for a particular bass. What works on one won't necessarily work on another. Bear in mind that going from 34" to 35" is not even a 3% increase in length so by all means go for 35" scale if you like the longer spacing between the frets, but don't expect a single inch to make any real difference in how the B string feels and sounds. Also IME 35" scale is used by a lot of cheaper basses to try and compensate for the fact that the construction of the bass isn't really up to the standard required for a 5-string. It doesn't work. Any manufacturer capable of making a 35" scale bass with a good sounding a feeling B string will be able to make one with a 34" scale length just as well. Scale length only makes a significant difference once you go to 36" scale or longer. ............. [/quote] I'd go with this. All my current basses are 34" and bolt-on. The B's are great..wouldn't buy then otherwise and the build is the key element here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1468349431' post='3090373'] I'd go with this. All my current basses are 34" and bolt-on. The B's are great..wouldn't buy then otherwise and the build is the key element here. [/quote] Me too. All 34" low B's are not equal! Even if they're made from the same materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1468432457' post='3090917'] Me too. All 34" low B's are not equal! Even if they're made from the same materials. [/quote] I'll run them with 118-120's too.... you wouldn't be able to pick holes with the B string unless the strings have gone... and then it would not only the B that would be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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