Scale Length, have I ballsed up?

[TomWIC]

Okay, so, rehearsals start again next week and I’ve ordered new strings from Newtone.

Was just finishing up on the Sire V7 today, then I realised this absolute clanger. Have I been an absolute tw*t and ordered the wrong scale length? 😭

[Taylor Bitch-blues]

I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,  and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops !

[TomWIC]

1 minute ago, Taylor beach-blues said:

I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,  and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops !

See, that’s what I thought but I’ve got exactly the same issue if I try to string through the bridge 😢

[Taylor Bitch-blues]

   B¥gger  !

[TheGreek]

Don't try that "oh, the strings are too short" trick on us, matey...

If you think we don't know it's just a ploy to buy a short scale bass you must think we're stupid....and yes don't think Mrs @TomWIC doesn't know either.....

BTW I do like the look of the short scale MM too...

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/sterling-rayss4-stringray-short-scale-bass-daphne-blue/941746?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2Qd4FElyyqbljUlnPnb9YZCHotdZOfslUe6Fht9CBvurrR7GYDPjiREaAiaHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[TomWIC]

1 hour ago, TheGreek said:

Don't try that "oh, the strings are too short" trick on us, matey...

If you think we don't know it's just a ploy to buy a short scale bass you must think we're stupid....and yes don't think Mrs @TomWIC doesn't know either.....

BTW I do like the look of the short scale MM too...

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/sterling-rayss4-stringray-short-scale-bass-daphne-blue/941746?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2Qd4FElyyqbljUlnPnb9YZCHotdZOfslUe6Fht9CBvurrR7GYDPjiREaAiaHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

If only a short scale could handle my drop C and drop A# tunings 😂

I’ll have to get the tape measure out and then write a grovelling email to Newtone if it’s a mistake on my part.

Wish I had noticed before I restrung the whole bass 😅

Edited April 10, 2021 by TomWIC

[TomWIC]

So, yep, my fault. I gave the scale length and not the string length on the custom set configurator. I feel like a right lemon.

[TheGreek]

That's right - keep rehearsing that for when you get the short scale bass and have to explain why to your partner. 😏😏

[Trueno]

Just don’t play open strings or the first fret and you’ll be fine.

[TomWIC]

2 hours ago, Trueno said:

Just don’t play open strings or the first fret and you’ll be fine.

I’m in a metal band, that’s all I play 😂

Two new sets ordered, Neil was understanding and gave me a little discount for the reorder so it didn’t sting as much.

[Reggaebass]

On 10/04/2021 at 14:46, Taylor beach-blues said:

I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,  and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops !

I’ve done that too, also there’s only certain flats you can use for through body stringing I found out