Bass strings for Ibanez SRMS

[Frank Kreber]

Hello,

I want to change the strings on my SRMS 806 from roundwound to halfround or modern flatwound. Which strings do you suggest, given the multiscale measure from 35,5 to 33,6.
Thanks in advance

 

[michael_t]

I want to change the strings on my SRMS 806 from roundwound to halfround or modern flatwound. Which strings do you suggest, given the multiscale measure from 35,5 to 33,6.

What's the actual measurement on your bass from where the ball end on the low B is seated to where it clears the nut? Just trying to determine the minimum "winding length" (ball end to taper/silk) that particular bass requires. Thanks.

 

[GTHintz]

You might want to start with strings built for 35" scale but depending on the distance from bridge to nut you might need even longer. There's Peavey cirrus and elements strings that are designed for 35" scale basses as well as some other xl strings by other brands. Talk bass has a nice thread on winding lengths but you can always look it up on the website of whatever string company interests you.

 

[Yahboy]

DR string standard scale are long enough pass through nut before tuning post.

I own a SRFF805 and no problems with DR bass string ,, except I need trim some silk on legend flat to make it fully sit on B string nut slot .

 

[michael_t]

I want to change the strings on my SRMS 806 from roundwound to halfround or modern flatwound...

DR "long scale" is 37.75" in winding length (ball end to taper). If that's long enough, GHS Brite Flats might be an option. They're Alloy 52 (nickel-iron) half-rounds/groundwound and their winding length is 38" (ball end to silk), including the 129B.

 

[Frank Kreber]

Hallo,
Thank you all for your advice; DRs Long Scale would be perfect for B, E, A, D, G- the problem is the c - string. If my measurement is correct the winding length is 1 cm too long. My favorite string were the fat beams, but considering the fact above it is not possible or am I wrong?
Thanks again, Frank

 

[HaphAsSard]

the problem is the c - string. If my measurement is correct the winding length is 1 cm too long.

There are zero problems in winding an untapered string on the post if it's thin enough. Even A strings, in my experience.

 

[michael_t]

the problem is the c - string. If my measurement is correct the winding length is 1 cm too long. My favorite string were the fat beams, but considering the fact above it is not possible or am I wrong?

The high C string (and most G's) is typically "single wind", meaning there is no taper at the tuner end. So, there is no "winding length" to worry about.

 

[Frank Kreber]

Hallo HaphAsSard,
I ve never done this with a roundcore, only with hexcore-
I thought this could damage the string

 

[Frank Kreber]

Thank you, this ia already the solution. I m very happy now

 

[HaphAsSard]

Hallo HaphAsSard,
I ve never done this with a roundcore, only with hexcore-
I thought this could damage the string

If you follow the usual precaution (before cutting the excess part, so that it fits in the hole at the center of the post, make a sharp bend, then cut a few mm past it), I think you'll be fine. As Michael above said, a C string has no tapering, so you'd have the same "problem" no matter the exact scale.
[Well, unless you install it on a hypotetical 45" scale bass, or somewhere like that? Only situation in which only the bare core would go on the post ]

 

[sonojono]

I’ve had great success with GHS Super Steels

 

[michael_t]

I’ve had great success with GHS Super Steels

One thing I should point out for the OP regarding the Super Steels...

The low B's (.121/.126) that come in the factory 5-string sets are 36.5" in winding length (ball end to taper/silk), which is not long enough. E-G are always 38", but a .130 (38" winding) would have to be ordered as a single to be matched up with any of the 4-string sets.

 

[doran.dragic]

D'Addario long scale strings are going to fit too. Here is an answer I received from their customer support:

Based on your measurement you need long scale. taper is at the 36 7/8".