Low-ish tension 35" scale strings.

[BassApprentice]

Hi all, 

Whilst I wait for my favoured La Bella Tapewounds to get back in stock in extra long (unless anyone knows if standard long scale will work on a 35" MTD?) I'm looking for recommendations for cheapish low tension strings to put on there for now.

I saw another thread saying some manufacturers standard long fit 35", are Dunlops pretty low tension? Or anything else I should look at? 

[franzbassist]

What's the distance from ball end to just past the nut on your MTD?  La Bella's standard length for long scale is 37" from ball end to the silk.

Are you thinking Dunlop flats or rounds?

[BassApprentice]

Just measured and its just shy of 37" to the nut so could be touch and go on a standard set. 

Also, @franzbassist you've just reminded me I've got to answer your PM! Apologies 

[Dan Dare]

I have Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats on my 5. It's 34", but I'd say they definitely have enough un-silked length to fit 35" scale, unless it has through body stringing. Not the cheapest, but last well, feel nice under the fingers and sound good.

Edited November 5, 2020 by Dan Dare

[franzbassist]

On 04/11/2020 at 09:09, BassApprentice said:

Just measured and its just shy of 37" to the nut so could be touch and go on a standard set. 

Also, @franzbassist you've just reminded me I've got to answer your PM! Apologies 

Based on that picture, La Bella standard long scale sets should fit.