String recommendation for a Jerry Jones 6

ryco · #1 04-11-2007, 01:59 PM

My brother gave me a Jerry Jones 6 stringer. It looks like a Danelectro copy. Looking at the J Jones website I believe it's a Neptune Longhorn Bass6.

As the title says I'm looking for replacements. It's tuned E to E like a six string geetar (24-34-44-56-72-84)

Was wondering if there is a set so I could tune it BEADGC without damaging the neck?

Wow! I had no idea they cost this much!! Whatta nice 'lil bro! Now I'm srry I used to beat the crap outta him. No fair -- he gets even with guilt

http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/NLHbass6.htm

ONYX · #2 04-11-2007, 08:34 PM

There are no BEADGC sets for the Jones/Dano 6 string bass. Using a regular B to C set will most likely warp the neck beyond repair.

I have the Danelectro version of this bass and the E to E set is really all it's designed to handle.

Anyway, the thickness of the strings on a BEADGC set would probably leave little space between the strings and make it very akward to play.....

ryco · #3 04-11-2007, 09:44 PM

Thanx for the reply ONYX. Yeah, the neck seems kind of delicate. OK OK. I'll string it as a geetar. What strings are you using or recommend for this bass?

Also, is this what is called a tic-tac bass? It's a fun little bass. My guitar playing buddies like it because the scale is so small + the tuning. I find it a tad difficult to play - my fingers tend to lumber all over it

ONYX · #4 04-23-2007, 07:31 PM

Sorry for the delayed response--I've been too busy to turn my computer on!!

D'addario makes strings for this bass. You can find them on "www.juststrings.com". They'll be listed as 6 string Danelecto or Jerry Jones 6 string under the electric bass section. They only come in one gauge so you won't have much of a choice.

The term "tic-tac" goes back to the 60's when it was used to double the upright bass lines on country music records. (Check out some of the Patsy Cline recordings.) Other than that, I really don't know where the term originated from.

If you need ideas for playing this type of bass, listen to The Cure recordings. Although Robert Smith used a Fender Bass VI and not a Dano, (they are tuned identically), you'll get the picture.