Best Bass Strings For Through Bodies

[Machismo]

Hi, I just ordered my first through body bass ever. What are the best strings for through bodies? It is a 34" scale bass with 42mm nut width

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

It depends on the instrument so you will need to measure or at least list the make and model if you know it.

Some require at least a 37" winding and some need 38" or longer!

A Fender Jazz deluxe needs at least a 37" winding.

 

[Machismo]

It depends on the instrument so you will need to measure or at least list the make and model if you know it.

Some require at least a 37" winding and some need 38" or longer!

A Fender Jazz deluxe needs at least a 37" winding.

I ordered an ESP LTD Deluxe B-1004 bass. It is a 34" scale and 42mm nut width. I like DR strings a lot, but not sure how they fare in through bodies

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

DR will fit as they have a 38" winding so should be fine.

 

[MonetBass]

I have DR Sunbeams on my 34"-scale Jazz bass strung through the body - no problems.

 

[Machismo]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help. Is there any brands that you guys recommend for me to check out? Maybe D'Addario, etc.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

D'Addario you would most likely need Extra Long unless you measure the instrument.

Here is a listing of string lengths by manufacturer. My guess is you would need at least 37.25"... But you might be able to use 37" but you would need to measure to be sure.

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[Machismo]

D'Addario you would most likely need Extra Long unless you measure the instrument.

Here is a listing of string lengths by manufacturer. My guess is you would need at least 37.25"... But you might be able to use 37" but you would need to measure to be sure.

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That's awesome. Thanks man

 

[two fingers]

I use regular D'Addario XLs on my string through Fender Precision V and Roscoe Beck Signature V all the time.

 

[wrench45us]

Not that it may be relevant to ESP, but I can verify that G&L string through are 37.25 -- if you get 37 inch, 0.25 inch of the silk will be on the nut
so it's best to order 38 inch.

 

[Machismo]

I use regular D'Addario XLs on my string through Fender Precision V and Roscoe Beck Signature V all the time.

Cool, I don't think I've ever tried D'Addario's before. Been wanting to try those out

 

[Machismo]

Not that it may be relevant to ESP, but I can verify that G&L string through are 37.25 -- if you get 37 inch, 0.25 inch of the silk will be on the nut
so it's best to order 38 inch.

Forsure, I'm gonna play it safe and just get the 38 inch. Thanks man

 

[two fingers]

Cool, I don't think I've ever tried D'Addario's before. Been wanting to try those out

Man, over the years I have tried them all. For whatever reason I always come right back.

 

[Machismo]

Man, over the years I have tried them all. For whatever reason I always come right back.

Cool, I'm sold brother. I'm trying those next

 

[mmbongo]

DR or Dunlop Super Brights for the win!

 

[Machismo]

DR or Dunlop Super Brights for the win!

Cool, sounds good

 

[Batmensch]

Dean Markley Blue Steels fit just fine on my '08 MIA Jazz, and they sound and feel great.

 

[Machismo]

Dean Markley Blue Steels fit just fine on my '08 MIA Jazz, and they sound and feel great.

I used to play those exclusively, good strings

 

[Baird6869]

I just installed my first set of DR Longnecks and they are killer. Hex core and tapered.

Great for thru body IMO.

 

[Machismo]

I just installed my first set of DR Longnecks and they are killer. Hex core and tapered.

Great for thru body IMO.

That's good news. I'm a fan of DR's. If their good on thru body I'm set. I want to try D'Addario's though, if I don't click with them I'll put on some DR's forsure