34", through-the-body, 5-string sets

[Nikoubis]

It seems that am in a string-trying mood, so my wallet is about to beg for mercy.

I play a US-made G&L L-2500 that I exclusively string through the body (I will not consider stringing even a single string through the bridge, after an incident I had some time ago).

With that in mind and in order to avoid wasting money, could you guys give me info on sets that are long enough for me? I know that DRs and Dunlops definitely are, as are obviously Daddario super long scale sets. I am not certain on a few others though. For example, I cannot find anything about Dean Markleys' length. Or, regarding GHS Boomers, I can see that they offer a super long scale 4 string set but do not seem to have a super long scale low B. Elixir on the other hand offers a super long scale 5 string set but the low B is tapered, so it will probably be unsuitable for through the body stinging.

Any insight on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[JustDavid]

Originally Posted by Nikoubis

(I will not consider stringing even a single string through the bridge, after an incident I had some time ago).

Not trying to derail, but I'm curious what sort of incident.

[Nikoubis]

OH SH***! Bridge coming off on US L-2500 too!

[Jazz Ad]

Ernie Ball have always been long enough.
D'Addarios are constantly too short.

[CElton]

Elixir also has a non-tapered B available.

[Nikoubis]

Originally Posted by CElton

Elixir also has a non-tapered B available.

But is it long enough to go through the body? The only super long scale B I see on their site is a .130 tapered. If you or someone else could confirm that their standard long scales will do, I will be glad to give them a try.

[CapnSev]

Originally Posted by Nikoubis

Elixir on the other hand offers a super long scale 5 string set but the low B is tapered, so it will probably be unsuitable for through the body stinging.

Any insight on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

There's nothing wrong with stringing a tapered B through the body, in fact I prefer it. I strung the tapered Elixir B through the body many times.

[Nikoubis]

Originally Posted by CapnSev

There's nothing wrong with stringing a tapered B through the body, in fact I prefer it. I strung the tapered Elixir B through the body many times.

So when strung this way, it is the un-tapered part of the string sits on the saddle? If this actually works without issues, the G&L just might have a set of Elixirs on it by Sunday's rehearsal.

[Nedmundo]

Fender Super Bass 8250, which are specifically designed for Fender's through-body bridges and are the OEM strings for models equipped with same. I think they're excellent strings too, with good, balanced tone and amazing durability.

[CapnSev]

Originally Posted by Nikoubis

So when strung this way, it is the un-tapered part of the string sits on the saddle? If this actually works without issues, the G&L just might have a set of Elixirs on it by Sunday's rehearsal.

No. The tapered part sits in the saddle. I personally think it makes setup and intonation of the B string much easier.

[Edgar664]

I have an Ibanez SR900 (they no longer make them), and it has the option to strung through the body, which I always do. I just bought a new set of Blue Steels and it fits really well, I don't know about other models from Dean Markley but I'm going to buy a SR2000 after the Blue Steels are dead, I hope they fit as well.

[kful]

After doing this, I know longer worry about stringing through the bridge.

Thanks Ken Baker!

[DavePlaysBass]

D'Addario Super Longs
DR
Ken Smith
Carvins
Sadowsky Super Longs

I always liked D'Addario XL170-5 Super Longs on my G&L fiver.

[Chasarms]

Dean Markley SR2000s will work through body on a 34" bass. Great string to boot.