wondering about strings for a 36" scale.

axpro · #1 01-21-2009, 01:25 PM

Hey guys, I am planning out a custom build bass at the moment, and am thinking that a 36" scale would be nice... I really like the positioning on my ex factor E string (with the extension its 36" scale) but was wondering if anyone other than D'addario makes strings that will work on a 36" scale...

Hate to start my builder on the project and find out i am severly cramped for string choices! I have checked websites but they are mostly vague about whether their strings will workon longer than 35"

Thanks in advance.

tbone409 · #2 01-21-2009, 07:14 PM

i know that Ken Smith strings will generally work on extended scales
http://www.juststrings.com/kensmithe...mbalanced.html

Roland777 · #3 01-24-2009, 05:54 AM

Elixir and DR Strings will work with plenty of margin to spare.

knuckle_head · #4 01-24-2009, 08:15 AM

Some DRs might not, but most string makers have what they call Extra Long sets.

See if you can dredge up specs on your fave brands; most strings have a 2" distance from the ball end to where any taper would start. If the strings are wound out to 38" beyond the ball end you should be good to go.

Tony-bobs · #5 01-24-2009, 08:45 AM

Carvin's strings worked on my 35" through-body bridge, but their pretty bright. Cheap though...

mntngrown · #6 01-24-2009, 10:48 AM

The TI jazz flats come in super long and I bought a set for a through the body P bass. I ended up wrapping beyond the silk, into the regular metal wrap part on the E string tuner, even though it was through body. Should work. Call to confirm. 50.00 at best so don't experiment.

edbutler3 · #7 01-25-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mntngrown

The TI jazz flats come in super long and I bought a set for a through the body P bass. I ended up wrapping beyond the silk, into the regular metal wrap part on the E string tuner, even though it was through body. Should work. Call to confirm. 50.00 at best so don't experiment.

The normal length TI JFs are long enough for a 35" scale bass, so I'd be really surprised if the extra long set didn't make it one more inch. Actually, I think I read on a Dingwall thread that the extra longs TIs work on the 37" Dingwall low B. (Of course, the OP didn't say if he prefers flats or rounds, so this may be a moot point.)