Mwoit Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Extended Length Bass Strings - Where do you buy them? I ask this question to the folks on this forum. I own 2 Dingwall ABZ6 bass guitars and I love them - however getting strings for them has been a pain in the ass as I've been using Kalium strings from the US. They sound fantastic but the shipping and customs is a pain. Does anyone have any suggestions on other suppliers for strings? Preferably more local. Apologies if this has been covered before. A quick 5 second search was fruitless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Bassdirect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1487092186' post='3236986'] Bassdirect? [/quote] Yup, they carry them. I picked up a set last weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks guys. Unfortunately, I need 6 strings and the available gauges on the Kalium and Dingwall section aren't what I am looking for. I'll email in and see if they can put together a custom gauge set for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I had a bonkers scale Sei a while ago, and the chaps at Newtone Strings made me some at the exact lengths I needed. Not expensive, either. Give them a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 +1 for Newtone. They did custom sets for my 8-string Conklin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) I've sent an email to inquire about the recommended gauges. I realize they do .150 maximum and I'm looking to go larger (tuning to G# Standard). If all fails, it's back to Kalium for me! Edited February 15, 2017 by Mwoit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Make sure that you factor in your behind the bridge saddle length and your behind the nut length. I did not and it got expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1487343703' post='3239169'] Make sure that you factor in your behind the bridge saddle length and your behind the nut length. I did not and it got expensive. [/quote] Kalium tends to be long enough (oddly enough 37" is considered "Medium" for Kalium strings) so I always had a few inches excess. Fortunately Newtone has gotten back to me and they are happy to do up to .200 gauge strings. So I'll give them a spin (with some extra inches for bridge saddle and nut length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Newtone Strings arrived.[list=1] [*]37" - G# - .174 [*]36.25" - C# - .130 [*]35.5" - F# - .100 [*]34.75" - B - .078 [*]34" - E - .058 [*]33.25" - A - .044 [/list] Will found out if they fit and how they hold up this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1487343703' post='3239169'] Make sure that you factor in your behind the bridge saddle length and your behind the nut length. I did not and it got expensive. [/quote] Well, being the fool that I am, I didn't explicitly mention this to Newtone and now my 2 low strings are slightly too short (the fat core part is shy an inch off the nut). I'll see if I can order another 2 that fit. In the mean time, I'll use the other strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I feel your pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Been there! You need to measure from the ball end to behind the nut to be sure. I found Newtone to be really helpful and not expensive so you'll probably get the two you need within a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saved Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I use newtone strings in my 40" scale bass.If you tell Neil the right dimensions,he will bo them right.I am very happy with my cooperation with newtone strings.Now i am gonna build a 45" scale bass.The strings are in my home.Didnt open the package to see them,but i am sure they are at right dimensions. I used to buy kalium for my 40" but i need 30$ for shipping,+ last time i waited 30days to confirm that they will send them to me,and canceled the order because they didnt answer at my e-mails. So,the last 15 months,newtone strings at any bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 At the risk of derailing the thread, tell me about your 40" scale bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saved Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I dont wan to destroy this thread,so give a litle time and i will open new thread about this bass,and anybody could tell a few things about othet longer scale basses biger than 35" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have previously bought D'Addario singles for a Dingwall (albeit 5-string). Extra Long Scale for the B and E and Long Scale for the A to G strings, they worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Neil from Newtone is sending me out 2 new strings for the low B and E so that's kind of him. Hopefully sooner than later. [quote name='ead' timestamp='1488977658' post='3253395'] I have previously bought D'Addario singles for a Dingwall (albeit 5-string). Extra Long Scale for the B and E and Long Scale for the A to G strings, they worked fine. [/quote] I've stayed away from D'Addario before as I used to own a Carvin XB76 (35 1/4") and the strings didn't fit. If they do fit a 37" Dingwall, that'd be nice. I've been thinking of trying to find some flatwound strings for my other Dingwall but, one step at a time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'AddarioUK Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='Mwoit' timestamp='1489048827' post='3253906'] Neil from Newtone is sending me out 2 new strings for the low B and E so that's kind of him. Hopefully sooner than later. I've stayed away from D'Addario before as I used to own a Carvin XB76 (35 1/4") and the strings didn't fit. If they do fit a 37" Dingwall, that'd be nice. I've been thinking of trying to find some flatwound strings for my other Dingwall but, one step at a time... [/quote] Dood has some experience with using our strings on Dingwalls. Our superlong strings are wound to 38" from the ball end, unfortunately this isn't quite enough for a 37" scale low B on a Dingwall when you take the distance behind the string saddle into account. As therealting suggests you should always measure from the location of the ball end to the far side of the nut to avoid heartache! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1489050425' post='3253922'] Dood has some experience with using our strings on Dingwalls. Our superlong strings are wound to 38" from the ball end, unfortunately this isn't quite enough for a 37" scale low B on a Dingwall when you take the distance behind the string saddle into account. As therealting suggests you should always measure from the location of the ball end to the far side of the nut to avoid heartache! [/quote] I do indeed and yes, for the Dingwall models with a 37" scale length, (lowest string) the D'Addario 38" Super-Long string is a smidge too short to make it through the nut, seated [i]correctly[/i]. Another centimetre would be spot on for string fitment. I haven't checked the E string on Dingwalls, but at 36.25" scale length, I suspect that the Super-Long gauge will meet the nut correctly. Maybe that's something we should test? I am happy to do any leg work if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 For drop tuning on a Dingwall, I've been very lucky as my fellow D'addario friend Nolly has sent me some of the strings he uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Received two new strings from Neil at Newtone. They fit this time and they are huge! Need to readjust my bass to fit the bigger gauge. Thanks all who posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saved Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Very nice. The nick and the fretboard are wenge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 [quote name='Mwoit' timestamp='1489273107' post='3255725'] Received two new strings from Neil at Newtone. They fit this time and they are huge! Need to readjust my bass to fit the bigger gauge. Thanks all who posted. [/quote] Let us know how you find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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