Lefty J Body w/ right-handed P-neck question.

[apolinario87]

Hi fellows!

Someone asked to me which FLATWOUND strings set would fit his parts-J Bass (Vintage Mod J body/90s Squier P neck).

I suggested to him to buy an extra long scale set or thu body strings set.

Calling lefties friends, please help!

 

[nerkoids]

Regular long strings for that Squier will do. That's a top-loading string bridge, so no need for longer scale.

And since I'm a big fanboy, yes, I will suggest some GHS Precision flatwound strings - they'll work on either top-load or string-through.

 

[apolinario87]

I found this. Maybe someone would need this info too.

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[ReasonablyHappy]

Any chance there is a leftover lefty neck that wants a new home?!?!?!

 

[craigie]

Regular long strings for that Squier will do. That's a top-loading string bridge, so no need for longer scale.

And since I'm a big fanboy, yes, I will suggest some GHS Precision flatwound strings - they'll work on either top-load or string-through.

But the neck better be strong to handle those.

 

[nerkoids]

But the neck better be strong to handle those.

I've had a VM 70s with the GHS strings. Once the neck relief and other parts of the setup was done, absolutely no problems. I've found D'Aaddario Chromes banana-ed the neck. The GHS remain supple, IMHE...

 

[craigie]

I've had a VM 70s with the GHS strings. Once the neck relief and other parts of the setup was done, absolutely no problems. I've found D'Aaddario Chromes banana-ed the neck. The GHS remain supple, IMHE...

They are quite high tension. I had them on a Nate Mendel neck and couldn't get the bow out. They are nice strings though.

 

[nerkoids]

They are quite high tension. I had them on a Nate Mendel neck and couldn't get the bow out. They are nice strings though.

That's unfortunate Hope you found some suitable flats for your axe since then.

 

[Linnin]

They are quite high tension.

No they're not. Precision Flats and Bass Boomers are almost the same tension on 45-105 sets: 184.6 vs 186.5 pounds.

 

[Linnin]

GHS Precision Flats are always a good choice. Medium tension and good flexibility. I've got five years on this set. Praise Report: GHS Precision Flats

 

[craigie]

No they're not. Precision Flats and Bass Boomers are almost the same tension on 45-105 sets: 184.6 vs 186.5 pounds.

Maybe I've got the flats mixed up. I know they are ghs with purple silks.

 

[Linnin]

Maybe I've got the flats mixed up. I know they are ghs with purple silks.

Those are the ones! GHS Precision Flats have Purple silks.

 

[rufus.K]

Normal length 34" works for this lefty