38" Stainless Stell strings .120 and .90

[jmp2203]

any tips on buy extra long strings for a fanned fret bass? 34 to 36 scale

Low B .120
Low E .90

i dont want any heavier than that please

the rest of the sets can be standard long 37" so no problem with those, thanks

 

[michael_t]

any tips on buy extra long strings for a fanned fret bass? 34 to 36 scale

Low B .120
Low E .90

DR's "long scale" is 38" in winding length, which is most other manufacturers' "extra long scale".

Both DR Stainless Steel Lo-Riders (hex core) and DR Hi Beams (round core) can be custom ordered to include those gauges.

Where are you located?

 

[Jon Moody]

any tips on buy extra long strings for a fanned fret bass? 34 to 36 scale

Low B .120
Low E .90

i dont want any heavier than that please

the rest of the sets can be standard long 37" so no problem with those, thanks

What bass do you have, that's a 34"-36" fanned fret? Most at that size are usually 34"-37"

 

[Aidil]

Could be, OP's is the Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 FF, which a 34-36 inches fanned fret and came with Ernie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045-.130).

 

[jmp2203]

yeah that the bass i want to try, actually still dont have it, just want to be sure about the strings i will able to use.

and not sure on the DR honestly any other options?

 

[Aidil]

Probably you would want to look at D'Addario extensive collections of single strings, especially that you'd prefer 120 B and 90 E which I can't recall I've ever seen them in one retail set.

I've bought GHS, Ken Smith, Elixir single strings, but only their extended range ones (low-B, high-C, or high-F), while with D'Adarrio, I've also bought their "normal range" single strings to customize my sets.

 

[jmp2203]

i love daddario but they dont have super long SS in 120 gauge, they jump from 110 to 125

but they have 90 available, still looking...

 

[Aidil]

Didn't realize D'Addario never made .120SL before.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I've been using Ken Smith Rockmaster Stainless Steel Roundwounds in their Extra Long Scale to fit on my 35" scale Lakland with the strings thru-body loaded. Unless your 36" is also rear-loaded that oughtta fit, and I'm pretty sure Smith makes a .120 low B

 

[etherealme]

Following up with the OP's inquiry, similar situation except I don't have a multi scale bass, just a 36" scale. I definitely have to have stainless steel strings.

Any suggestions for round wound stainless at that scale?

Someone said DR will customize length. So Lo-riders at that length - has anyone tried those longer than 34" scale?

I am disappointed Rotosound doesn't offer a long scale stainless. Maybe I could contact them on custom lengths past 35".

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

[michael_t]

Following up with the OP's inquiry, similar situation except I don't have a multi scale bass, just a 36" scale. I definitely have to have stainless steel strings.

Any suggestions for round wound stainless at that scale?

Someone said DR will customize length. So Lo-riders at that length - has anyone tried those longer than 34" scale?

I am disappointed Rotosound doesn't offer a long scale stainless. Maybe I could contact them on custom lengths past 35".

Thanks for everyone's input.

See my post in your main thread.

 

[michael_t]

Someone said DR will customize length. So Lo-riders at that length - has anyone tried those longer than 34" scale?

I don't know where you got the info, but I've never heard of DR customizing winding lengths on their strings.