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The low B string seemed to be pretty well aligned with the edge all the way. Thank you! I tried loosening the screws to adjust the bridge pieces as far to the left as possible. Now that highest string is also playable! Now the low B is closer to the edge on the upper frets, but that's probably...

I just got a Spector Euro 5 Lx bolt-on bass. It's a great instrument in every way and I really like it, but there is one problem. When I play the upper G string, the string sometimes slips off the fretboard. It seems like the neck is out of alignment. I tried loosening the bolts a little and...

I've never played with such thick strings, but maybe I could give it a try.

I did some measurements and it looks like I need the lowest string with a winding length of at least 37.4 inches. Really hard to find the right one that would also be .135. I should have just gotten a bass with a normal scale and life would be easier:)

I just got an Ibanez srms725. (35.5" / 34" multiscale). I play mostly metal and I would like to use ADADG tuning. In that tuning, with standard strings, the lowest string feels a bit too loose and maybe the second string could be a bit stiffer. The bass came with Daddario EXL170-5SL strings...