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need help with short scale strings!

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by harry manback, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. Nov 21, 2005 #1
    harry manback

    harry manback

    Jul 19, 2005
    Ok i need to change my short scale strings... I've never tried any short scale strings before, and i know nothing about roundwounds or flatwounds, etc... any suggestions??
     
  2. Nov 21, 2005 #2
    CrazySean

    CrazySean

    Mar 14, 2002
    Staten Island, NY
    Describe the sound you're looking for and maybe we can help you better.
     
  3. Nov 21, 2005 #3
    SGT. Pepper

    SGT. Pepper Inactive

    Nov 20, 2005
    Phila,Pa.
    Many so-called short scale basses are actually medium scale.
    Do yourself a favor and save the hassel, get mediums from the get-go.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2005 #4
    harry manback

    harry manback

    Jul 19, 2005
    ok my bass is 30" scale ...I want a bright and punchy sound... the only short scale strings I have found are GHS, D'Addario, ROtosound and Thomasick or something... and I'm not convinced by them
     
  5. Nov 21, 2005 #5
    notduane

    notduane

    Nov 24, 2000
    Location
    DR makes short scale versions of Hi-Beams and Sunbeams (both 45-105)

    I use the Sunbeam set (Nickel r/w) on an Ampeg AMB1 with a passive MM pickup.
    They're plenty bright and punchy. I imagine the Hi-Beams (s/s r/w w/hex core)
    maybe even moreso

    The Ampeg has a 30" scale (not 32"). IOW, T/I JF324's or JR324's were too long
     
  6. Nov 21, 2005 #6
    harry manback

    harry manback

    Jul 19, 2005
    ok thanks notduane
     
  7. Nov 21, 2005 #7
    CrazySean

    CrazySean

    Mar 14, 2002
    Staten Island, NY
    I would have suggested Hi-Beams as well. They're hella bright. :D

    Sean