Alright so I tried to re-string my squire p-bass for the first time. I've re-strung guitars before and have had no problem, but ran into some problems with the bass. I bought Rotosound RS66LD Long Scale Swing 66 Bass Strings and was confused because the E string was way to long and the rest of the strings didn't fit well either. I was wondering if the strings are meant for a different type of bass or if it was my fault. If anyone has any other good strings that they know will work out please let me know. Thanks!!!
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Strings for Affinity Squire P-bass
- Thread starter reyrey89
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Strings need to be clipped to length. On your bass, clip each string five inches past the peg it's going to go on, except for the A string - clip that one 9 inches. Make sure each winding goes under the last one you put on, so the strings come off the bottom part of the peg, and you're good to go.
I tried to do that. the fat part of the E string was way to long compared to the original strings that were on it, I'm starting to think that the strings i got for it were for a string through bridge. i think the best thing for me to do is take it to a professional and watch them do it. but thanks for the info. is there any string preference for a beginner? I am kind of partial to skinnier strings and want to keep it under $30.
