I have found a way to keep my CB , happy
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Do any of you use light gauge strings on your 32" scale basses? Lately, I have been detuning a half-step on my 34" scale 4-string. If I lighten up my touch a bit, I could probably go for a custom 32" scale with lighter gauge strings. It's rather fun!
I've had an E to E set ordered from Kalium since January.. wish I could tell you.
Ever think about trying Mangan strings? They're usually good about custom bass strings.
I play 125 100 80 60 40 28 on my 31.5" 6ers and I love the feel.
Interestingly, I used to play regular gauge when I played more regular scale basses.
I'd certainly give lighter strings a try on medium scale, I love it!
Eude
I was going to suggest the same...Mangan strings are nice strings.
There is a company called "Stringjoy" in Tennessee that offers custom sets for just about every scale length from 30"-37". I have never tried their strings before, but I am currently waiting on an order that is in transit as we speak. Perhaps that could be another option for you?
Interesting! I thought you were using heavy gauges on your Salace 6.
No, I've had light strings on it for a while and my others too. The only one with anything heavier is my 4 string which wears TI Flats.
Definitely worth a go, it's a lot of fun
Wow I actually finally got my Kalium strings last night!
I installed the E to E set, sound great. They're actually for a Bass VI, with small ball ends, so I had to clip the ball ends off my old strings and slide the new ones through. Worked great. Also, saved a pretty penny going this route ... Much cheaper than standard six string bass set.
I actually had Mangan strings on it before, for years. Just wanted to give Kalium a shot. The wait was ridiculous, but happy with the product. I got a B-C set for my pending SCB 6 as well.
I just got these for my 32 / 6 , I will let you all know how they do.
Glad it worked out for you!
One thing I don't care for with the Kalium strings is the fact that they taper many of their lower gauge strings at the ball end.
Yikes those are some weirdly unbalanced adjacent guages. Do they play alright?
I think my query was a bit jerkish. I've become a little too obsessed with balanced tensions but of course that's not the only consideration in a string.
I will say that TI strings sometimes have strange looking numbers, but always work perfectly.
Yup, +1 on that!
They do things a little differently, but rarely do anything badly.
Cheers,
Eude
Good morning Bordwell fans,
I think I'm going to put two of my CB basses up for sell next week, so I thought I'd do a feeler here before they get posted in the classifieds.
I have another hobby that has taken over playing bass, so these will go to fund it.
Message me if interested, thanks.
32" scale passive with Lindy Fralin pickups Canary wood top and back/ Euro Flamed Maple core. DR Lowbeams Strings
34" scale passive with Fender V-mod pickups. Tulipwood top/Alder body.
Thomastik-Infeld Strings (JF344)
-ScottM
I think I'm going to put two of my CB basses up for sell next week, so I thought I'd do a feeler here before they get posted in the classifieds.
I have another hobby that has taken over playing bass, so these will go to fund it.
Message me if interested, thanks.
32" scale passive with Lindy Fralin pickups Canary wood top and back/ Euro Flamed Maple core. DR Lowbeams Strings
34" scale passive with Fender V-mod pickups. Tulipwood top/Alder body.
Thomastik-Infeld Strings (JF344)
-ScottM
