String length...??

bluesrx · #1 10-24-2011, 04:27 PM

long or extra long for Fender String thru body?

Thanks in advance.

FunkMetalBass · #2 10-24-2011, 04:54 PM

Go with Extra long.

SLaPiNFuNK · #3 10-24-2011, 05:48 PM

It depends on the manufacturer.

Overall useable winding length varies slightly depending on the manufacturer.

In most cases... Extra Long will work, but in some cases it will be too long...

bluesrx · #4 10-24-2011, 05:53 PM

I've been using D'Addario's EXL's on a top load. Would the X long D'Addario be too long?

SLaPiNFuNK · #5 10-24-2011, 06:02 PM

D'Addario "Long" scale will be fine then:

If you measure from the Ball End to the Nut (mark the string just past the nut and remove the string from the instrument).

D'Addario Short fits instruments where Ball End to Nut is up to 32"
D'Addario Medium fits instruments where Ball End to Nut is 32" - 34"
D'Addario Long fits instruments where Ball End to Nut is 34" - 36"
D'Addario Super Long fits instruments where Ball End to Nut is 36" - 38"