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tenorbass
01-08-2006, 07:11 PM
Hello I whanted to know how long a 3/4 upright bass string is! I am building a upright esk bass and i whant to know if it will be long enough. So how long?? (in cm or in) THANKS :help: :help:

JoeyNaeger
01-08-2006, 07:16 PM
41" is a pretty standard and comfortable length.

tenorbass
01-08-2006, 07:55 PM
41" is a pretty standard and comfortable length.
41 inches?

jmpiwonka
01-08-2006, 08:58 PM
41 inches?

yeah, 41-42".

Francois Blais
01-09-2006, 06:00 AM
Do you want to know the scale or the total lenght?
As previous posters said, the 3/4 scale ir around 41-42 inches, but the total string lenght is much more.

It'd be a nice idea to fill out your profile too.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/profile.php?do=editprofile

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
François