Wrap on the end of strings?

Stinger2k · #1 06-20-2010, 06:00 PM

I'm trying out some Chromes flatwounds, This is the first time I have played flats. On the A string the blue nylon, or whatever coating, was on the string where it crossed the nut. I never had this on any of my Rotosound Rounds I have been using. I am thinking I should trim back wrap and have the exposed string setting in the nut. What do you think?
Thanks for the help,
Steve

John Wentzien · #2 06-20-2010, 06:04 PM

I would!

Stinger2k · #3 06-20-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wentzien

I would!

I am gonna do it now. It can't hurt.Just seems there shouldn't be an extra layer of anything at the nut.
Thanks for the reply

walterw · #4 06-20-2010, 07:10 PM

you need the super-long scale versions, then. in the meantime, sure, cut back that blue fuzz a little.

Floyd Eye · #5 06-20-2010, 07:16 PM

You have the wrong size (scale) strings.

Definitely keep the wrap out of the nut.

Stinger2k · #6 06-21-2010, 03:29 PM

It's on my Fender Jazz bass and I put long scale strings on it. Always worked with the roundwounds I have been using. Are Chromes different in this regard?
Thanks for the inut.

Steve

fretlessguy · #7 06-24-2010, 08:02 AM

Nothing a razor blade won't cure. Won't hurt it at all.