Well, I messed up changing strings, hahaha

[D Von]

So I was changing out the strings on my 5 String Warwick Rockbass last night, when I accidentaly cut the A string too short. I still had enough lenth to stick the end of the string in the hole and tune the string, but the string did not properly wrap around the tuning peg like I was taught. I continued changing the strings and then tuned the bass. There was no difference in the way the A string played compared to the other 4. Now, should I change that string anyway, or is it ok to leave it. If it helps, I used Ernie Ball Slinkies. I'll send a pic to help explain. Thanks in advance.

[vindy500]

if it plays fine, leave it for now.

[D Von]

BTW, I am sorry this didn't get posted in Strings. I saw Set Up and got all excited lol.

[Juniorkimbrough]

I would just becareful around it when you are playing it. It's possible it might come off during the middle of playing.

I always measure the old strings I take off and cut the new ones the same length. Its an easy way to make sure you are cutting them at the right length the first time.

[Figjam]

Or just simply put the string through the bridge.. pull it past the headstock, THEN cut it a few inches past the tuning peg.

[lonote]

+1

By the way, put on a new A string. Is it really worth the worry? It might be fine and it might not, but for a few dollars I'd just put on a new one and forget about it.

[ogrossman]

I made exactly the same mistake a couple months ago. In my case the string wouldn't stay in tune. Luckily I had a broken set of the same strings so I had a replacement. Your case might be different because of the type of string or different tuner. Have you pulled hard on the string to see if it's holding as well as the others?

[Kickin'Fruit]

Restring your bass GDAE and play your bass upside down Jimi styyyyle

[werbo1]

definitely change it - it probabaly won't hold tune very long, and is prone to slippage. Think of all the tension thats on it, one wrong move and bam its in your eye

[KeithBMI]

I think the strings are all too short. Isn't the recommend length like 2 or 3 full wraps?

[Figjam]

Yup. Theyre all pretty short. Not getting enough downward pull on the posts either. Moreso on the E side.

[DannyB]

measure twice.. cut once...

EB Slinky strings are all I use (regulars for EADG, power for DGCF) and they are plenty long. Don't need to cut the highest string on a Fender headstock, the rest can use a trim of 1, 2, and 3 peghead lengths, respectivelty.

[DavePlaysBass]

You could buy a single at Just Strings along with a few other packs of strings to make the postage worth while.

Dave

[Stadic]

Next time you should measure your old strings when you put them on. Thats what I did. But if it plays fine... I say leave it... just don't play that one string hard.

[Sundogue]

I have always put the strings through the bridge and run them past the tuner post and cut them at about 4" or so longer than where the post is.

I usually get at least three wraps around, with each wrap under the previous one to force the string down on the post so it's at it's sharpest angle down from the nut. I will typically go a little longer with each string...The "A" being a bit longer (past the tuning post) than the "E", the "D" a bit longer (past the tuning post) than the "A", etc. to compensate for the strings being progressively thinner. When you are done the string (as it exits the tuning post) should be as close to the headstock as possible. This gives the sharpest angle at the nut.