TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Posted April 10, 2021 Okay, so, rehearsals start again next week and Iāve 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? š Quote
Taylor Bitch-blues Posted April 10, 2021 Posted April 10, 2021 I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,Ā and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! Quote
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Posted April 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Taylor beach-blues said: I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,Ā and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! See, thatās what I thought but Iāve got exactly the same issue if I try to string through the bridge š¢ Quote
TheGreek Posted April 10, 2021 Posted April 10, 2021 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 @TomWICĀ 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 Quote
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 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 @TomWICĀ 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 š Iāll have to get the tape measure out and then write a grovelling email to Newtone if itās a mistake on my part. Wish I had noticed before I restrung the whole bass š Edited April 10, 2021 by TomWIC Quote
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Posted April 10, 2021 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. 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 That's right - keep rehearsing that for when you get the short scale bass and have to explain why to your partner.Ā šš Quote
Trueno Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 Just donāt play open strings or the first fret and youāll be fine. Quote
TomWIC Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Trueno said: Just donāt play open strings or the first fret and youāll be fine. Iām in a metal band, thatās all I play š Two new sets ordered, Neil was understanding and gave me a little discount for the reorder so it didnāt sting as much. 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 On 10/04/2021 at 14:46, Taylor beach-blues said: I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru,Ā and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! Iāve done that too, also thereās only certain flats you can use for through body stringing I found outĀ Quote
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