Multiscale Strings (6'er)

Juneau · #1 05-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Hey guys, Im having a bass built now that will be 35" to 33" over 6 strings (B E A D G C). I was wondering if there are any issues I should be concerned with when shopping for strings? IE, having the shorter scale on the higher strings causing any problems with a standard string set in say extra long or long to cover the 35" scale on the B string for example.

Any info is greatly appreciated

I have a Dingwall now, thats 37" to 34" over 5 strings, but since I use Dingwall strings, I have never run into any issues there.

semborg · #2 05-03-2005, 12:16 PM

Are not the strings the same from their top to their bottom?!

Juneau · #3 05-03-2005, 01:24 PM

No, they arent. My B string will be 35" long from the bridge saddle to the nut, wheras my high C string will only be 33" long from the same points. You can read more about multiscaled instruments at www.novaxguitars.com or Id be glad to answer any questions.

semborg · #4 05-03-2005, 01:41 PM

But I mean if theres difference in construction on different areas of the string, else I dont get why not make all strings über long...

Juneau · #5 05-03-2005, 01:49 PM

It may be as simple as that actually, thats what Im asking. If there is any particular type of strings I should avoid because they have tapers at the bridge or whatever that would be prohibitive on a 33" scale, but fine for a 35" scale.

Petary791 · #6 05-03-2005, 02:21 PM

I went to Guitar Center and they didn't sell 6 string sets; so I got a 5 string set. It was for backup anyways.