String wrapping below nut

r05c03 · #1 01-01-2006, 06:49 AM

Greetings.

I tried getting an answer to this question via the string forum and by searching and I have not found an adequate answer. At any rate, strung my Ibanez Artcore (Semi-hollow body) with Rotosound 88LD (Black Nylon Tapewounds). The strings are wrapped with a yellow silk at both ends. The wrapping is nearly a 1/4 inch below the nut on the G string and rests in the not slots of the E and D strings. Only on the A string does wrapping actually clear the nut. I would like to correct this if possible. I have not ever had this problem before and I not sure if it is a problem, but it seems that it might be deleterious. Thanks for your suggestions.

Showdown · #2 01-01-2006, 07:22 AM

I don't know how it would work on tapewound - probably would cause the tape to come off - but with other strings you can carefully take an Xacto knife and cut the silk back. I've done it before. It works but you have to be careful. I really doubt if it would work on tapewounds though. The silk is probably holding the tape on.

The real question is, how does it sound? If it sounds ok I would just leave it.

grumpyjfc · #3 01-01-2006, 08:27 AM

Those strings should come in different lengths, try a longer one??

Hambone · #4 01-01-2006, 03:09 PM

Just use a lighter and very briefly stroke it under the silk. That should be enough to burn it off without messing with the tape.

r05c03 · #5 01-03-2006, 07:23 AM

hey Show and Ham, thanks for the advice, using a combo of your techs I fixed the problem. It does not sound any different, but it looks better, and that makes me happy.

joegeezer · #6 01-15-2006, 09:28 PM

Your using the wrong length of string. It's probably because your bass has the strings through the body. If it is, I have found the answer is DR High Beams. They are long enough to do the job, and don't have silk. It is not needed. I have a string through, and had the same problem. DR'd did the trick, and I like them better than any string I have used. Good Luck!