Short Scale Strings

[Mr Cougar]

Hi guys, I have a Gibson Les Paul Tiumph which has a short scale, the E string sounds awful, I've heard this is a common problem on short scale basses. Some time ago someone recommended some strings that were very good for short scale (but I can't remember the make), can anyone recommend a make to me.

It's got a set of Ernie Ball Round wound 95s on it currently and the E just has an atonal thump with some odd harmonics.

Suggestions?

Cheers

[BigRedX]

That may well have been me.

Try [url="http://www.newtonestrings.com/"]Newtone[/url]. They're the only short scale strings that have allowed me to get a decent note out of the E string on my Burns Sonic Bass.

[BassBod]

I've got an unused set of LaBella flats (black plastic coated) for 30" scale basses - made to fit the Rob Allen Mouse basses, but they didn't fit my short scale (thru body needs a bit more length). I've got a full sized set on a Jazz bass, they're great strings. PM me if you're interested?

BB

[Muppet]

Rotosound do a short scale set of swing bass if I recall. I think the gauge is 45-95 or something like that

[BigRedX]

The cr@pness of the E on Rotosound short scale strings was what got me buying them from Newtone instead.

[goingdownslow]

I put a set of short scale Elites on my Gibson EB3.
45 - 105. Gives a good open E.