Short scale basses.

Yes.

I use .050 - .105 (EXL 160s from D'Addario) on my Epi Rivoli. Works better. Short scales are very sensitive to tension changes. Or at least mine is!

 

I use DR or Ken Smith shortscales on my 30.75" Alembics, and on my shortie 'ho' bass.

 

Having just picked up a Gretsch Broadkaster, I'm interested in hearing y'all's recommendations for short scale strings.

Tom.

 

I don't know if you've intonated your bass after you've changed your strings? Do that too..

 

I have Dean Markley Blue Steels on mine - there's slight non-silk wrap on the E, and a bit more on the G; otherwise none.

The bass came to me with these - I promptly removed them and put on one of my favourite strings - TI Jazz flats - but put the Markleys back on - they suit this bass - may for the same reason Casady prefers them on his Sig.

It's the only short scale I have that does NOT have short scale strings on it.

I have a number of short scale basses - the string selection I use on each one is on my basses page.

My Basses

 

Thanks for the info! I tend to like Blue Steels, so maybe I'll give them a try.

 

I use Fender 5250's on my Mustang. I think they're 40-95. Can't remember, but I know it doesn't like bigger ones on it.