Best half round sets

BlindtheCarrier · #1 02-24-2011, 10:08 PM

I'm looking for a set of 5 string extra long scale for my standard tuned peavey grind and a 4 string set for my drop B tuned ibanez srx590 bass. I'd like both sets to be half round although I would be okay with a roundwound B string.

I looked on circle k's website and didn't see anything half round so any ideas for drop B half rounds would be awesome. (i'd prefer to stay away from buying a 4 string set and throwing out a string; although I will if I have to).

Let me know what your recommend.

rodl2005 · #2 02-24-2011, 10:29 PM

Look at Ebay- find a seller who deals in D'addario's & search their items for sale in their eBay STORE. I found a 5 string set of Half rounds which worked superbly. Lotta different guages available too

rodl2005 · #3 02-24-2011, 10:55 PM

Here's a good one I've bought from MANY times

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Daddario-HALF...f#ht_883wt_702

BlindtheCarrier · #4 02-25-2011, 10:35 AM

I need extra long scale string though because my bass has through body stringing.

CapnSev · #5 02-25-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BlindtheCarrier

I need extra long scale string though because my bass has through body stringing.

Those basses are 34" scale right? If that's the case, there should be no reason for extra long scale strings.

BlindtheCarrier · #6 02-25-2011, 11:37 AM

D'addario long scales are about 1/4" too short

StevieMac · #7 02-25-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CapnSev

Those basses are 34" scale right? If that's the case, there should be no reason for extra long scale strings.

The grind is 35"

mmbongo · #8 02-25-2011, 11:48 AM

Ken Smith Compressors should do the trick, as far as I know all Smith strings have 38" of winding.

http://www.juststrings.com/kensmithe...lickround.html

FunkMetalBass · #9 02-25-2011, 12:22 PM

OP, exactly what is your drop-B tuning? Is it B-F#-B-E?

BlindtheCarrier · #10 02-25-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FunkMetalBass

OP, exactly what is your drop-B tuning? Is it B-F#-B-E?

Yes it is. I most recently bought single d'addario rounds somewhere around 130, 90, 70, 50. (Based on circle k drop tune gauges)

BlindtheCarrier · #11 02-27-2011, 07:57 AM

TimB 619 · #12 02-27-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

Ken Smith Compressors should do the trick, as far as I know all Smith strings have 38" of winding.

http://www.juststrings.com/kensmithe...lickround.html

Correct on the Compressors. GHS pressurewounds (similar strings) are wound extra long as well-longer than standard Boomers are.

BlindtheCarrier · #13 02-27-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TimB 619

Correct on the Compressors. GHS pressurewounds (similar strings) are wound extra long as well-longer than standard Boomers are.

Thanks bongo and tim. Any idea if those are available in singles for my 4?

TimB 619 · #14 02-27-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BlindtheCarrier

Thanks bongo and tim. Any idea if those are available in singles for my 4?

www.juststrings.com go to single bass guitar strings, then to GHS. You can get them

Glad to help.