stupid me

[ejackson92]

so i finally received my set of circle k strings in the mail!
exciting stuff yes, until i managed to do this to the .158 (see picture)
i can only assume ill have to order another single to replace it, but my real question is is this salvageable at all? cause im cheap

[Johnius]

What caused this to happen? I've never seen it before. I highly doubt this is salvageable.

[scottbass]

Is there enough undamaged string left to go from bridge to tuner plus two wraps around tuning peg? If not, the string is unsalvageable.

[rtslinger]

mine look like that when I break them I have never came up with a way to save them let me know if you do I have toss a lot

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by Johnius

What caused this to happen? I've never seen it before. I highly doubt this is salvageable.

i cut it shorter than i shouldve..a noobish miscalculation i know. as a result, i ran out of thin tapered section to wind around the tuning peg, and once it got to the thicker part, a snap and a crackle later i ended up with what you see in the picture

Originally Posted by scottbass

Is there enough undamaged string left to go from bridge to tuner plus two wraps around tuning peg? If not, the string is unsalvageable.

i wish i could say yes but its not even close, guess ill be putting in that order tomorrow!

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by ejackson92

i cut it shorter than i shouldve..a noobish miscalculation i know. as a result, i ran out of thin tapered section to wind around the tuning peg, and once it got to the thicker part, a snap and a crackle later i ended up with what you see in the picture


i wish i could say yes but its not even close, guess ill be putting in that order tomorrow!

That's not caused by cutting it too short, that's caused by the string being too long for your bass.

[ixlramp]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

That's not caused by cutting it too short, that's caused by the string being too long for your bass.

Yes.

Did you order the 'standard' length for a 34" /35" scale?
http://circlekstrings.com/CKSIMAGES/CircleKspecs.pdf
Very beautiful string with a huge outer wrap, just as it should be.
It doesn't look cut too short, I only wind thick strings around the post 2 times maximum.

[knuckle_head]

Does tapered section hit your tuning post? That's about the only thing I can think of that would cause a break like that.

I'm happy to replace it.

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

Does tapered section hit your tuning post? That's about the only thing I can think of that would cause a break like that.

I'm happy to replace it.

This is precisely what happened
I put in an order for the replacement yesterday night

I'm just taking the damn thing to the local shop to get it restrung and setup this time around. I've got a horrible track record as far as instrument maintenance and just generally fixing things goes. I'll probably spend less money in the end like this.

[ejackson92]

I ordered standard length (34/35 inch) both times I know for a fact, however, the tapered section still hits the tuning post on my 34" scale ibanez?
What can be done about this?

[knuckle_head]

Have you been able to bring the string to pitch? I'm curious where the intonation point is.

In doing repair I have had to move bridges back to make intonation right - I hope that isn't what's called for here.

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

Have you been able to bring the string to pitch? I'm curious where the intonation point is.

In doing repair I have had to move bridges back to make intonation right - I hope that isn't what's called for here.

I haven't tried to bring it to pitch due to the fact that I broke the string the same exact way last time, i.e. the tapered section hitting the post. It broke as I was trying to bring it to pitch before

[knuckle_head]

I suggested I'd spring for the replacement and you beat me to the punch by purchasing it. Try bringing this one up to pitch - slowly - and see where the intonation point falls. I will replace it if it fails.

How much beyond the tangent point on the post does the taper extend beyond?

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

I suggested I'd spring for the replacement and you beat me to the punch by purchasing it. Try bringing this one up to pitch - slowly - and see where the intonation point falls. I will replace it if it fails.

How much beyond the tangent point on the post does the taper extend beyond?

Somehow I missed that part of the post...shame on me. I very much appreciate the offer. In all my experiences with forums noone has been near as helpful as you.
Just so I can be sure that I give you the correct answer, how do you identify the intonation point?
And by tangent point I assume you mean where the string meets the tuning post?

[knuckle_head]

Originally Posted by ejackson92

Somehow I missed that part of the post...shame on me. I very much appreciate the offer. In all my experiences with forums noone has been near as helpful as you.
Just so I can be sure that I give you the correct answer, how do you identify the intonation point?
And by tangent point I assume you mean where the string meets the tuning post?

Offer still stands - if this string can be made to work I'll refund you the purchase price. If it doesn't but a remedy can be arrived at I'll send you a replacement.

The correct intonation point would be where the saddle sits when intonation is right - it varies by manufacturer and string size, but it needs to be brought to pitch in order to find it.

And yes, the tangent point is where the string makes initial contact with the tuning post.

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

Offer still stands - if this string can be made to work I'll refund you the purchase price. If it doesn't but a remedy can be arrived at I'll send you a replacement.

The correct intonation point would be where the saddle sits when intonation is right - it varies by manufacturer and string size, but it needs to be brought to pitch in order to find it.

And yes, the tangent point is where the string makes initial contact with the tuning post.

Well thankfully I had much better luck bringing it to pitch this time around
doing it slowly as you suggested seems to have done the trick..
Haven't done the setup yet but intonation is nearly correct as is.
And the tangent point is just barely into the section of string which measures .75" according to your string spec chart
Not sure what I did different this time but the tangent point with the first string that failed was about 1/4" into the thickest part of the string

[staindbass]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

Offer still stands - if this string can be made to work I'll refund you the purchase price. If it doesn't but a remedy can be arrived at I'll send you a replacement.

nice customer service. way to go circle k !

[ejackson92]

Originally Posted by staindbass

nice customer service. way to go circle k !

Indeed it is! Never going to another string company again as long as Circle K is around