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Any super long scale flatwounds out there apart from TI?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Thijsgorter, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    Thijsgorter

    Thijsgorter

    Dec 9, 2007
    Netherlands
    Hi everybody,

    I'm currently playing an Italia Maranello Z bass, it's kind of a DB/EB mix because of the piezo pickup in the bridge. I absolutely love it! But here's my problem: I had an old set of Rotosound 110 flats on it, but as the silk endings runs over the nut I figured I'd better get me a new set of decent flats. I also had to run the G string around the D tuner and vice versa because all my Rotosound strings have the problem of deteriorating at the ends after I've strung 'em up once.
    Problem is, I can only find Thomastiks in size 36". Does anybody know of a manufacturer that makes a heavier gauge flats in that length? 110 would be great, but 105 will do fine as well.

    Thanx very much in advance, Thijs!
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    jasper383

    jasper383 Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2004
    Durham NC
    GHS Precision Flats most likely will fit; they will fit up to a 36" scale. The heaviest they make is 55-105. Nice strings.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 #3
    fretlessguy

    fretlessguy

    May 17, 2008
    Hopefield, AR.
  4. Jul 24, 2009 #4
    stflbn

    stflbn

    May 10, 2007
    Nashville
    I wish the 5-string X-long Chromes sets were available in a lighter guage. You only get one choice. Big or Big if you want the X-longs.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2009 #5
    fretlessguy

    fretlessguy

    May 17, 2008
    Hopefield, AR.
    stflbn-

    Check your PM folder.

    FG
     
  6. Jul 24, 2009 #6
    stflbn

    stflbn

    May 10, 2007
    Nashville
    Sorry, I meant 5-string Chrome X-long sets in something lighter.
     
  7. Jul 24, 2009 #7
    Hitpicker

    Hitpicker

    Oct 20, 2007
    I buy alot of great strings from Big City Strings; top notch quality and service from these folks. I have a very large Washburn AB90i hollowbody, and got a set of custom La Bella Tapewound Flats 38.5" from them; it was left over from a custom order. They told me they could custom order whatever you want, but you have to wait a few weeks for it.
    I highly reccommend the strings AND the company.