Wotcher Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Afternoon all, have just restrung my 1972 Fender Musicmaster bass with rotosound 66 roundwounds - 40-90. The A, D and G strings all sound fine but the E is a bit duff. Any thoughts on what’s causing this, or what works for you? Previously had heavier strings that seemed to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Sounds like you just have a duff string, it happens sometimes. I would just contact Rotosound and explain and I am sure they will send you another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, NJE said: Sounds like you just have a duff string, it happens sometimes. I would just contact Rotosound and explain and I am sure they will send you another. +1. If the previous strings were fine, then doubt it's the bass. Sometimes you get duff strings - I've had a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotcher Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Thanks NJE and Hooky (surely not Peter ‘Imself ...?) that was my first reaction but somewhere in my memory I think there have been some comments about short scales having issues with flappy E strings so was just wondering if there was a more generic issue. Will certainly get in touch with Rotosound to see what they say though Edited April 24, 2019 by Wotcher Add pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Is it a short scale string? Did you bend it before cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotcher Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Hi, yes it is a short scale set. Cut a few inches beyond wrap point and tucked into hole in tuner Edited April 24, 2019 by Wotcher Spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Hi Wotcher. Just a couple of observations from a s-s (30") player. Changing to a lighter-gauge set will tend to give you 'floppier' strings. It may also affect the way the strings 'speak' if the nut slots no longer hold the strings firmly. There will be less tension on the neck too, which may well reduce neck relief and cause borderline fret buzz. In all cases, the E string is likely to suffer most. Fyi, my gig bass still has its OE strings, which I measured at 038/059/074/094" (probably Fender Super Bass 5250XL with nominal gauges of 040/060/075/095"). I play in a rock-covers band tuned down to Eb and my bass sounds great - even the open E has good dynamics. Edited April 24, 2019 by scrumpymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotcher Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Hi Scrumpymike, thanks for your observations, good to get your experiences. I replaced the strings and actually the previous E didn’t match the rest of the set that were on, it being heavier than the rest. Take your point re neck reaction so will revisit tomorrow once they’ve been on for 24 hours and see what it’s like then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.