Recent content by Birdmad Girl

I had this exact same problem when I bought mine a few months ago. The night before I was due to play I gig I noticed the tooth by the G string bending out of place and didn't want to gig with it as it looked ready to snap. I took it back to the shop who have been trying to get a replacement...

I've had this exact same problem too. Changed the strings about a week before I was due to gig with it for the first time (I have only owned it about 6 weeks), and the day before the gig noticed the metal around the G string was bent and the string looked ready to pop out. Bloody good job I...

It is 34" scale but long scale strings don't fit, probably because of the position of the tailpiece/bridge. I wish they did fit, it would make buying bass strings much easier! :) Thanks for your answer.

Hi there. Does anyone know of a brand that make coloured bass strings in extra long scale? I've found that Dean Markley make coloured strings but long scale is the longest they have. I play a Washburn AB-90, and long scale strings are too short for this bass. If anyone can advise on...

That's the whole point, because I change them before I'm due to play a gig, then have been finding these problems. The set I put on yesterday had a dead A striing before I'd even started thinking about playing any songs. Don't get me wrong, I've always loved Rotosounds, but am wondering if...

Hi there. I've used Rotosounds strings for quite a few years now and never had any problems with them until recently. I always liked the feel of them and found them to be reliable. However, I've now had three different problems with them, all within the last few months. In one set of...

Thanks very much for the helpful replies. I'll definitely give it a go with the polish and the micro fibre towels and see what happens. :)

Hi all. I've been a bit of a twit and am hoping that someone here can advise me on how I can rectify the situation. I changed the strings on my bass this afternoon, and whilst the strings were off decided to polish all the finger prints off the body. Not realising that window/glass...

Thanks for the info. The scale is the same, but the bridge is much further back than on my other 'normal' long scale bass, hence the long scale Rotosounds I usually would use are too short for this bass. I have discovered what might do the trick. Rotosounds do an extra long scale set RS66EL...

I have a Crafter BA-550EQ/MS acoustic bass: http://www.fretmusic.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=3727&PT_ID=779 It's very nice, comfortable, has a great sound, looks lovely and isn't overly expensive. I also know a couple of other people who have Crafter acoustic basses, different models, and they...

Hi all. I've just bought a Washburn AB90 semi acoustic bass (2nd hand). When I bought it I was advised that it is difficult to get strings that fit the bass, and the ones that are currently on it do need to be replaced because the gauge is bigger than what I am comfortable with. I usually...