Strings for a Dingwall Super P

[vivaknoxvegas]

I don’t want flats. The P is a four string. I was thinking about trying some pressure wound strings, always heard good things. But what do you all think? Do I need to buy extra long scale to accommodate the E and A strings?

 

[michael_t]

I don’t want flats. The P is a four string. I was thinking about trying some pressure wound strings, always heard good things. But what do you all think? Do I need to buy extra long scale to accommodate the E and A strings?

GHS Pressurewounds only come in "long scale" with 37.25" winding length (ball end to taper/silk). The good news is Ken Smith Compressors are the same Alloy 52 "rollerwound" also made by GHS as the closest sibling to the PWs. Ken Smith "long scale" is longer at 38" in winding length, which should be long enough for your bass.

Ken Smith Compressor Series Bass Strings

Ken Smith Compression Wound Bass Strings

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[michael_t]

Do I need to buy extra long scale to accommodate the E and A strings?

I would suggest you measure the distance on your bass from where the E string ball end is seated to where it just clears the nut. If it's more than 37.25", then you can always get the Ken Smith Compressors with 38" winding.

 

[BGroovy]

Pressure wounds fit, DR Pure Blues fit and are my favorite on the SP1

 

[BaltBass5]

No. I have used several standard sets of strings with no issue including:

GHS Boomers
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (Orange and Pink)
D'addario XL 165 and 170

None of those are pressure wound but IMO pressure wound are overrated.

 

[vivaknoxvegas]

Pressure wounds fit, DR Pure Blues fit and are my favorite on the SP1

Do lighter gauge sets work better with the smaller frets on the SP?

 

[michael_t]

Do lighter gauge sets work better with the smaller frets on the SP?

The size of the frets shouldn't be a factor in deciding on the gauges. Something to keep in mind, though, is increased scale length on the lower strings do translate to increased tension.

 

[BGroovy]

Do lighter gauge sets work better with the smaller frets on the SP?

I ran my standard gauge and loved them.

 

[Yahboy]

No. I have used several standard sets of strings with no issue including:

GHS Boomers
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (Orange and Pink)
D'addario XL 165 and 170

None of those are pressure wound but IMO pressure wound are overrated.

Agree, pressure wound has no magic but high tension. That's all.

Smooth feel ? Both DR sunbeam and Dunlop SBN just as smooth but comfortable stiffness.