On my bass I see them just being regular strings cut and inserted in the tuners... The E and A tuners have only been enlarged a bit to allow the strings being inserted in the slot.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
25" scale micro basses anyone?
- Thread starter Avezzano
- Start date
Strings are wound UNDER TENSION. When you cut them shorter and install them, they don't get pulled to their design tension and the sound suffers. I think that this is the reason that short-scale basses have long had a reputation of sounding muddy. I put some cut-down Pressure Wounds on my 28.5" Squier Mini-P, and they really sound much less clear than the same strings on my 30" Jaguar SS with the SAME pickup. I am waiting for LaBella to do another special run of flats for the Mini-P.
However, as there are more and more short scale basses on the market, the string makers seem to be paying more attention to the short scale strings and they are getting better and better.
For Example - My Mustang P/J and MIA P now sound so close, that you cannot tell the difference at a gig. Same strings, different lengths of TI Flats. Same with the Sunbeams. They are really good.
Now they need to do this for the sub-short scales. Glad at least that Gold Tone has some.
However, as there are more and more short scale basses on the market, the string makers seem to be paying more attention to the short scale strings and they are getting better and better.
For Example - My Mustang P/J and MIA P now sound so close, that you cannot tell the difference at a gig. Same strings, different lengths of TI Flats. Same with the Sunbeams. They are really good.
Now they need to do this for the sub-short scales. Glad at least that Gold Tone has some.
I like the other design with the 'Jazz bass' pickups better.The GW 101 bass is out of stock, but this GP bass may be your alternative. Glarry GP 36in Kid's Electric Bass Guitar w/20W Amp Burlywood Black Sunset - Glarrymusic
Pyramid in Germany will make custom length strings for reasonable money. Might be worth a look for you.
Pyramid in Germany will make custom length strings for reasonable money. Might be worth a look for you.
That is good news. Regardless of the cost, Flats should last a looooong time and make it worth it.
Last edited:
You're not gonna get bass strings through the tuners and bridge of a guitar.
One of our members DOES convert guitars to Shorty basses, but it is a lot of work. bridge, nut and tuners all have to change, at least, plus pickup(s) etc.
Pyramid in Germany will make custom length strings for reasonable money. Might be worth a look for you.
As for @Bassamatic above at post 42, the problem is NOT the pure length of the strings: you fix it easily, simply cutting those at the right length, so that you have a few rounds available around the tuner post and voilà. Since the strings are designed for a regular scale, the issue is that...
"...strings are wound UNDER TENSION. When you cut them shorter and install them, they don't get pulled to their design tension and the sound suffers. I think that this is the reason that short-scale basses have long had a reputation of sounding muddy."
I fully understand the technicality. Simply... my short scale little bass does not know all of that and therefore it sounds and feels so good anyway! I don't listen to any muddy sound, out of the amp. There is all the "zing" you could desire and the lows are punchy and compact. No idea why, but it's true. I invite anybody that still have any doubt to try one.
I just got a Mayones. I bought it simply because it’s so beautiful and TrueTone music made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. It also happens to be small but wears on you perfectly. It also sounds incredible. It’s just another range to dink around with. Things I’m learning that I didn’t expect.. cleaning up my fret hand positions and transposing tunes to different positions. It’s been well worth it in regards to those technique approaches. It’s also ridiculously cute and has serious awww factor 
pretty cool, @Avezzano --- it sounds great! some folks won't give up on the 'string theory' even when they're shown the reality. if it works = it works! glad it works!
Well... I don't want to sound disrespectful or something: I only bring to the friends here my actual, real life experience with this little bass. I'd add this: on my Ibanez AFB200 (full hollowbody) I've put TI Flats. Being the bass a 30" scale, I had some "flats" scruple about the possible floppiness factor. And actually I can tell you that TI Flats on a 30" scale bass ARE way too soft. That possibly won't be the case on a 34" scale. So, I had some prejudices with this 25" scale bass. I decided to bet my few euros anyway, having viewed the Glarry CW101 review at EllenPlaysBass on youtube. And in the end I was not only satisfied: I also learned that a 25" scale bass can actually be a real bass. Do not be surprised if I tell you that I could gig, with this mini axe! I repeat: this is my own experience. No reason to doubt about other fellow bassplayers' personal opinions or preferencies.pretty cool, @Avezzano --- it sounds great! some folks won't give up on the 'string theory' even when they're shown the reality. if it works = it works! glad it works!
