Strings for Mustang Bass

[bassist_lewis]

I need to replace the strings no my Vintera mustang but short scale strings are a bit too short because of the throughbody stringing. Long scale would probably be too long but does anyone know if medium scale (32") would work?

thanks

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

yes - I have used the 32” TI JF-324 flat wound set on a mustang and they were a perfect fit. Status hot wires medium scale flats also fit.

Fender fit standard long scale stainless steel flats to the JMJ and I’ve kept them on mine with no problems

[JapanAxe]

Yes you need 32in scale strings on a Mustang to accommodate the extra length for through-body stringing.

[Osiris]

3 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

Fender fit standard long scale stainless steel flats to the JMJ and I’ve kept them on mine with no problems

I think Fender supply 34" scale strings on all their new Mustangs, at least the ones that I've seen.

I have 2 Mustangs, one has through body stringing and the other has a regular BBOT style bridge. I've replaced the stings on both basses with 34" rounds (I'm not really a flats guy) and have not had any issues even when refitting the strings after taking them off to clean the fretboard. You do, however, have the thicker, non-tapered part of the E string wrapped around the machine head post so when fitting them new, so when cutting the strings allow for no more than 2 to 3 wraps around the post. I've been doing it for around 3 years without any problems. 

[meterman]

LaBella make a dedicated set of flatwounds for Mustang basses, I had them on my last Mustang which was through body stringing, and they were a perfect fit. 

I’m not sure if they offer a roundwound set, but their flats are great 👍 

Edited April 28, 2021 by meterman