Pyramid Golds On A Lakland?

Slats · #1 09-20-2009, 01:07 PM

How do I determine if long scale Pyramid Gold strings will fit and go through the bass on my Lakland 4-94 USA? I've used them and luv 'em, but only on a short scale Hofner. They're too expensive to buy then find they don't fit. Thanks!

Mr. Ray · #2 09-20-2009, 03:04 PM

If you are talking about the Pyramid flatwounds I wouldn't string them thru the body. The break angle is pretty severe for flatwounds and most manufacturers don't recommend thru body stringing because of possible/probable damage. The longscale fit perfectly on a Fender P or J thru the bridge.

Number27 · #3 09-21-2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ray

If you are talking about the Pyramid flatwounds I wouldn't string them thru the body. The break angle is pretty severe for flatwounds and most manufacturers don't recommend thru body stringing because of possible/probable damage. The longscale fit perfectly on a Fender P or J thru the bridge.

100% agreed.

Slats · #4 09-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Thanks guys. Makes sense.....I never thought of that!

sushumi · #5 10-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Yes, manufacturers don´t recommend using them thru the body, but I´ve been doing so with Labella, TIs, Rotosound, Chromes... and Pyramid on my Fender American Jazz bass for years. Maybe I´m lucky, which i´m not, but no problems yet 8-).

I don´t think your Lakland is much taller than my Fender, so they should fit if you choose to try.

Regards.

Slats · #6 10-02-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks sushumi, I think I'l go balls to the wall and try 'em thru the body. I'm feelin' lucky!

mccartneyman · #7 10-02-2009, 08:24 PM

TI flats will go through the body on a Lakland 55-94 with no problem, so should work on the 44-94. I used Lakland JO flats and they don't recommend through the body on those, however.

Essential · #8 11-06-2009, 05:25 PM

I have Pyramid Gold flats on my Skyline Decade (through the bridge) - a very nice string that works well with the Chisonics.