How can you tell if a string is about to break

[jimmydean]

The string makes the same sound as when you step on a Claymore landmine .

 

[And I]

So far i've broken four guitar strings this year. Broke the g after doing a truss rod adjustment. Broke at pitch.

How many bass strings have you broken?

 

[jeffb28451]

Take it on a gig without a backup or spares...failure is assured.

 

[Drop1]

Yall break strings ????

I've heard of this legend, but never actually seen it on a bass

. I guess if you dropped it or kept your strings so long they start rusting inside from sweat it could happen but ive never seen it.
I change strings so frequently, wear has never becomes an issue.

 

[maturanesa]

Outter wraps start to separate maybe

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

 

[Drop1]

Outter wraps start to separate maybe

I've never seen that either. I've seen some guys here taking about strings unwinding while restringing, but ive never seen it. I have a box with somewhere at least100 set of used strings in it and they are all still exactly how they were when they came off the instrument. Maybe flats or tapes would unwind easier? Idk.

 

[maturanesa]

I've never seen that either. I've seen some guys here taking about strings unwinding while restringing, but ive never seen it. I have a box with somewhere at least100 set of used strings in it and they are all still exactly how they were when they came off the instrument. Maybe flats or tapes would unwind easier? Idk.

I meant separating the wraps from each other, not from the inner wrap.
It usually happens at the bridge when the angle is too pronounced.
It means the string is under great preassure.

 

[Drop1]

I meant separating the wraps from each other, not from the inner wrap.
It usually happens at the bridge when the angle is too pronounced.
It means the string is under great preassure.

I misunderstood. I know what you are talking about but haven't seen it. Now im curious to know what basses have saddles capable of that. All my basses have had longish saddles with a rather relaxed, gradual angle.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

I meant separating the wraps from each other, not from the inner wrap.
It usually happens at the bridge when the angle is too pronounced.
It means the string is under great preassure.

IME it's been at the tuning peg in cases where the peg was machined with too sharp an edge. Silks provide some protection, and filing the sharp edge down can also help.

 

[Drop1]

IME it's been at the tuning peg in cases where the peg was machined with too sharp an edge. Silks provide some protection, and filing the sharp edge down can also help.

Ah. I always put keys with large post on my instruments less winding but now I know it has an extra benefit. Thanks

 

[GC34]

How many bass strings have you broken?

So far one. A low E. Only gotten it up to B flat. Caught me by surprise. Other than that none that I remember. Maybe Bass is a good choice. Those strings are strong. I've broken lot of guitar strings.

 

[Drop1]

So far one. A low E. Only gotten it up to B flat. Caught me by surprise. Other than that none that I remember. Maybe Bass is a good choice. Those strings are strong.

Your aiming for the b flat below the e and not above it correct? I just wanna make sure. You never know on the net.

 

[GC34]

Your aiming for the b flat below the e and not above it correct? I just wanna make sure. You never know on the net.

Above. Sixth fret of the low E

 

[Drop1]

Above. Sixth fret of the low E

Ok. Just wanted to make sure you weren't passing e during tightening. Like I said, you never know on the net.

 

[Gorn]

We're dealing with a very specialized, long-term troll. Years of threads all asking about breaking strings and only about breaking strings. I admire the dedication.

 

[FRoss6788]

Give it a rest already.

The problem is obviously you.

 

[Pyrrho Epoche]

5 pages so far on a hypothetical broken string. I spend thousands of dollars on a new P bass build, install a roasted maple neck and post a NBD and did not get more than 3 likes and two comments.

 

[5StringBlues]

OP has stated in another thread that he is autistic. Perhaps we should give him the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise? He even states and his profile that he is obsessed with string breakage..

 

[Drop1]

OP has stated in another thread that he is autistic. Perhaps we should give him the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise? He even states and his profile that he is obsessed with string breakage..

My God child is on the spectrum and this is very typical behavior for him. So like you said, patience and the benefit of the doubt is warranted . At least for now. Being autistic isn't always what people think it is. My God son is brilliant , he just gets stuck on some things. I think he has his mom's ocd on top of everything which doesn't help.