extra long scale

  1. BismarckHerring

    From D’Addario XLs to Dunlop Super brights - what gauge to choose?

    My Sire M5 five string, which has a 35 inch scale length, came with what I think are D’Addario XLs in the gauges 45-65-80-100-130. They’re alright but I want something more flexible for this bass. I find that I really like the feel of the strings, and also the sound, if I tune them a whole tone...
  2. BeyondAntares

    Where can I find extra long scale strings that taper at 38.5"?

    I have a Strandberg prog 5, strung with extra long D'addario NYXL45130' and I'm looking to go down a gauge to 40-125. However, I'm struggling to find a long enough scale length that will fit. I measured from the nut to the end of the bridge saddles and found the following string lengths...
  3. 2018 L. Handed Schecter dUg Pinnick Baron H, w/ 2018 R.Neck
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    For sale 2018 L. Handed Schecter dUg Pinnick Baron H, w/ 2018 R.Neck

    L.Handed 2018 Schecter dUg Pinnick Baron H w/ 2015 Righty Neck. 35" Extra-long Scale. Excellent condition. Purchased it from a dealer in Pa as Open Box. It was hanging on the Music stores wall for 2 years. I purchased it to swap necks w/ my 2015. My 2015 neck has only left my studio twice. Once...
    $550.00
  4. EdBo

    SOLD 2018 L. Handed Schecter dUg Pinnick Baron H, w/ 2018 R.Neck

    L.Handed 2018 Schecter dUg Pinnick Baron H w/ 2015 Righty Neck. 35" Extra-long Scale. Excellent condition. Purchased it from a dealer in Pa as Open Box. It was hanging on the Music stores wall for 2 years. I purchased it to swap necks w/ my 2015. My 2015 neck has only left my studio twice. Once...
  5. DangaDanga

    Legator NB5FP or Acacia Atlas opinions

    Anyone have or played a Legator NB5FP 2020 or Acacia Atlas? I'm in the market for a 5 string fanned fret and am curious to hear opinions on them. Basses [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I've played a dingwall NG-2 and loved the feel but not the biggest fan of the pups and they're a bit more...
  6. apolinario87

    Lefty J Body w/ right-handed P-neck question.

    Hi fellows! Someone asked to me which FLATWOUND strings set would fit his parts-J Bass (Vintage Mod J body/90s Squier P neck). I suggested to him to buy an extra long scale set or thu body strings set. Calling lefties friends, please help!
  7. PraiseBassing

    Best place to buy Extra Long Scale sets?

    Now that BassStringsOnline is no more, where does everyone recommend finding Extra Long Scale sets? I checked a few “string” sites earlier, but didn’t see many Extra Long options.
  8. B-Mac

    The 'Official' 4 string extended scale bass club

    I noticed a few extra long scale clubs start and then fizzle out. Well, I'd like to start a club just for 4 string extended scale basses. Not more than 4 strings and not multi scale fanned fret basses. Requirements: 4 strings & over 34" scale for all 4 strings. Fretless versions are also...