niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I've recently joined the exclusive Shuker club and want to put some new strings on. The B string slot on the (individual) bridge looks a bit narrow and is currently sporting a tapered B string. Before I waste money on the wrong strings, does anyone know if a standard 125 fits or do I need a tapered B every time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hello Jon, it's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44214&hl=Shuker"]this one[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 It certainly is a looker Jon - people who've seen it in the flesh have been flabbergasted. I'm very fussy about strings TBH - I prefer DR Sunbeams but I'm pretty sure the B string won't fit the slot and I'm not filing this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great looking bass, Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks Joe - we need another get together with Cameron. Lots of new toys to play with:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='550017' date='Jul 24 2009, 11:44 AM']Thanks Joe - we need another get together with Cameron. Lots of new toys to play with:)[/quote] I know, I *really* want to try his Woodandtronics bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Status Hot Wires have a taper, so a 130 will fit into these individial bridge thingimabobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks Steve, I do like Hot Wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Welcome to the club Al, lovely plank - I'm particularly interested to see what you make of those dual coil Nordstrands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'll let you know Steve - before I form an opinion, I need some new strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The individual bridge on mine (I assume the same as on yours) has been using a 130 B string for the last year, and currently has a 135 on. I've been using Rotosounds until now, and the 135 is an Overwater. I don't think either are tapered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Can't claim experience because I've only played 4 strings, but my knowledge of Warwick basses says that the Warwick bridge on a 5er also has trouble with non-tapered strings. To that extend I believe that Warwick Black Label strings have a tapered B to make sure that it fits over the Warwick bridge. I'm planning on putting Warwick Black Labels on my impending Shuker 6 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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