Problem with setting a new B string...help!

crackrocksteady · #1 03-02-2009, 06:50 PM

hey, new user here, I'm putting on a new set on my tobias 5 string, using D'Addario Light Gauge Flat, the B .132 is too wide just prior to the ball to feed into the bridge. It has a ribbon wind on the string and I'm wondering what kind of negative result would this have?

any tips?

Joe Nerve · #2 03-02-2009, 06:55 PM

I had that happen once. Forgot what I did to fix it. No need to thank me for the help.

WashburnBasser · #3 03-02-2009, 07:13 PM

I would drill out the bridge a bit to make the hole a bit bigger.

santucci218 · #4 03-02-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WashburnBasser

I would drill out the bridge a bit to make the hole a bit bigger.

+1

crackrocksteady · #5 03-02-2009, 08:22 PM

yeah i didn't want to drill it out but what i did was remove some of the ribbon thread to the point where it was still present but not restricting the string. then i set the string and after adding a bit of tension pulled it through. seems ok, tuned it sharp to let it get tight into position