Cut string too short

[Juzz467]

Hey guys just need some advice, i just put a new set of strings on my bass. Unfortunately i cut my g string to short . so im using my old g string. its not completely dead but is this a problem at all?

 

[Epitaph04]

Uh oh....this may pose a serious problem. Your bass guitar may spontaneously combust at any moment!!

Unless it doesn't, in which case it won't be any sort of issue. Just a minor tone issue and maybe a difference in feel.

 

[Juzz467]

lol thanks i was hoping it wouldnt explode.. but i was meaning would the crowd be able to tell or something ?

 

[Epitaph04]

The crowd won't even know you're there.

 

[Juzz467]

snap. but if i stop playing. then they will notice somethings missing

 

[OzzyGreg]

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If you're worried about tone, just boil that old G string to clean it up.

It'll at least sound newer than it did and being the G string may not be used as much as others. Depending on the type of music you play of course.

 

[BAce]

Stewmac sells string extensions so you can use that string you cut too short. It comes as part of a kit that includes a pickup de-magnetizer and undersized strap button screws

 

[bggeezer]

Trouble is, YOU will notice the difference (if only perceived).

Get a replacement G (same as old one of course).

 

[Grissle]

That G string must be pretty nasty if you have to boil it! Sorry, too easy

 

[iiipopes]

Kidding aside, a G string is flexible enough that you might try tying a square knot in it above the nut on one side or the other of the string retainer. It should hold tension. I mean, other than purchasing a new string, what other choice do you have? I used to do this on guitar strings as a teenager 35 years ago when I ran out of allowance money and a string would snap on me.

 

[Hevy T]

Most music stores will sell single strings. May not be the same brand as what brand is on there but any port in a storm!!

 

[paulears]

I've never put a new string on a bass. Never broken one either. Come to think of it, one of my basses was new in 1974 and it still has the original strings on it. Seriously though, my favourite is now ten years old and still quite bright enough for me!

 

[rtslinger]

Nope crowd won't have a clue. you are good to go till you replace them again

 

[jaxstarke]

That blows bubble gum. With strings at around $30 a set it will really pi$$ you off with a quickness. Did that once at band practice a few years ago and I was so angry I really didn't even want to play any more for the evening after that. About all you can do is clean the old G up as best you can with alcohol or boil it and you should be good to go till next time and triple check those strings before you clip 'em next time!

 

[Electrica]

About all you can do is clean the old G up as best you can with alcohol or boil it and you should be good to go till next time and triple check those strings before you clip 'em next time!

+1 And maybe a quick refresher on Invalid Link Removed ?