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This is a search-engine-friendly text mirror of the TalkBass Forums hurricanecary 10-16-2007, 11:38 PM what about a 35 to 31" fan? is that too extreme for say a 12 string bass? whats the most extreme distance you've ever heard of for any amount of strings? just curious whats possible and what others like, i am considering the options...so many...:confused:. thanks, HC. spudmaster34 10-16-2007, 11:40 PM THIS IS SUCH AN EXTREME TOPIC I'M GOING TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS!!!!!11!!ONE!!! Anyways, on a 12 string bass, 4" of fan shouldn't be too bad. hurricanecary 10-17-2007, 12:05 AM THIS IS SUCH AN EXTREME TOPIC I'M GOING TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS!!!!!11!!ONE!!! Anyways, on a 12 string bass, 4" of fan shouldn't be too bad. YA CAPS SHOULD BE MANDATORY FOR EXTENDED RANGE, REALLY? WHATS THE MOST YOU'VE TRIED? I'VE NEVER PLAYED ANYTHING MORE THAN AN 8 & THAT WAS A KOREAN...(WELL LETS NOT TALK ABOUT THAT.):hmm: spudmaster34 10-17-2007, 01:13 AM The dingwall super-j is 32"-34.25". Thats 2.25" for a 4 string, you're talking about less than doubleing that difference on 3 times as many strings. T2W 10-17-2007, 06:06 AM I just did 3 on a six string and it does seem like it might need some getting used to, I did 35 1/2 and 32 1/2. Maybe shouldve done 35 and 32 instead. PaleMelanesian 10-17-2007, 08:25 AM Dingwall uses a 3" spread (34-37) over 5 strings. I'd say that's about the usable limit. You can do the math from there to a 12. eleonn 10-17-2007, 08:46 AM I just did 3 on a six string and it does seem like it might need some getting used to, I did 35 1/2 and 32 1/2. Maybe shouldve done 35 and 32 instead. Mario... any pic of it? Dirk Diggler 10-17-2007, 09:17 AM I've built 3 so far and I use 36-32 on a 6 string, it's fine. I don't think I'd want to go any steeper on a sixer. Good luck, Dirk fullrangebass 10-17-2007, 09:23 AM My Dingwall 6ers are 37"-33 1/2". Very easy to get used to pilotjones 10-17-2007, 11:18 AM Dingwall is as "standard" as you'll find, as he's done many of them and they are considered very nice to play on. His stagger out by about 1/4" per string at the nut and 1/2" per string at the bridge, on a 5-string. But, a) the string spacing is equally important as the stagger, since same stagger with different spacing results in a different angle; and b) on a 12-string the side reach is so much bigger that you might want different angles anyway. Mr. Majestic 10-17-2007, 12:43 PM This how it should have posted. what about a 35 to 31" fan? is that too extreme for say a 12 string bass? whats the most extreme distance you've ever heard of for any amount of strings? just curious whats possible and what others like, i am considering the options...so many.... eleonn 10-17-2007, 04:59 PM :D T2W 10-17-2007, 06:38 PM Mario... any pic of it? Nope, ill let you guys wait a little. All I can say is that this bass is my masterpiece. so far.... Dave Muscato 10-17-2007, 06:57 PM Mr. Majestic, thanks for the laugh :) made my day hurricanecary 10-19-2007, 12:40 AM This how it should have posted. what about a 35 to 31" fan? is that too extreme for say a 12 string bass? whats the most extreme distance you've ever heard of for any amount of strings? just curious whats possible and what others like, i am considering the options...so many.... this is only the 3rd time i ever posted on any forum, i didnt know the font was going to be that big but since you like it so much Lets try this...COOL... I REALLY NEED TO KNOW is oops...capitols...:D where do i get strings like for say 35" or 36" .195 string or bigger? cuz if your gonna have a 12 string you gotta have big strings and at that scale... right? any more thoughts? advise , comments...any more...?[/SIZE] Yvarg 10-19-2007, 02:39 AM Go to Conklin's site, they sell SIT single strings at .195 and I'm sure they carry a 36" version. hurricanecary 10-19-2007, 02:50 AM Go to Conklin's site, they sell SIT single strings at .195 and I'm sure they carry a 36" version. they dont. i heard Labella might but how do i special order a string Labella they wont talk to me when i used the email on there site.:crying: |