D'Addario long scale

trashjazz · #1 06-13-2008, 12:00 PM

Hi guys !

I just stringed my Dearmond 35" scale with D'Addario Cromes.
E string goes to thiner wound just before my nut. Other strings are fine. Sound is ok but dont know will string brake sooner ?
Is that case whit all cromes or only in my package ?

Thanks !

lug · #2 06-13-2008, 12:27 PM

D'Addario offers Super Long scale strings for 35" scale basses. Your's are for the 34" scale.

68Goldfish · #3 06-13-2008, 02:26 PM

Hmm, I had the same problem when I put the chromes on my American precision. I tried to string them through the body and taper on the E string started about halfway beteen the first fret and the nut. What scale is a precision?

lug · #4 06-13-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Goldfish

Hmm, I had the same problem when I put the chromes on my American precision. I tried to string them through the body and taper on the E string started about halfway beteen the first fret and the nut. What scale is a precision?

34 but if you go thru-body, you need the superlongs. Probably the biggest complaint I see against D"Addario is that they are unclear about what strings are appropriate.

68Goldfish · #5 06-13-2008, 11:28 PM

Oh, ok. Thanks for the info.

trashjazz · #6 06-14-2008, 05:18 AM

I will leave it on and see. love the sound and tension. Action is super low now. Next time will go for super long.

Thanks for replay!

petersenbass · #7 07-14-2008, 02:32 PM

I can't find the 6string Super Long Nickels anywhere...did they stop making them?