multi scale basses need multi scale strings?

[maturanesa]

i was looking at a custom bass and i realized it have fanned frets (multi scale), so i was asking me if i can put regular string sets on it or i should get a string for each lenght

[FunkMetalBass]

It depends on the fanned scale. If the largest scale is above 35", you may have to get special strings. Otherwise, any set should be just fine.

[greenboy]

Usually you only have to put attention on the B string to make sure it's outer winding makes it past the nut.

[knuckle_head]

The traditional sets I put together may serve you depending on string count and difference in scale lengths.

What is your fan?

[maturanesa]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

The traditional sets I put together may serve you depending on string count and difference in scale lengths.

What is your fan?

I dont know. The bass is not mine yet. But this is a picture http://www.pablomassa.com.ar/images/bajo5/bajofan5.jpg

[Razman]

Link did not work for me. Do some research on www.dingwallguitars.com. Their strings, although twice as much as a normal set would cost, last an incredibly long time if taken care of.

Fyi, Due to the longer scale lengths of a Dingwall, the string guages are smaller. Up to 35" normal strings are fine.

[ixlramp]

Interesting stuff here. www.pablomassa.com.ar

[knuckle_head]

You're likely looking at putting together custom sets - and if the visual is an indicator you'll want a long taper for that sort of bridge.

[ixlramp]

As greenboy said, buy strings of a winding length that places the taper of the lowest string between nut and tuner. All the other tapers will then automatically be between nut and tuners due to the way the nut and tuners angle away from each other. So yes you can use a string set, or build a set from singles, of one particular winding length. You will probably need a super-long-winding depending on the scale length of the lowest string.