Tapewounds for an Ibby Mezzo fiver

[WG Plum]

Quick question: will these

La Bella 760N-B Deep Talkin' Bass Black Nylon Tapewound Bass Guitar Strings - .060-.135T Standard 5-string

work with the 32" scale on my Ibby Mezzo five string?

Thanks!

 

[michael_t]

What's the exact measurement on your bass from where the B string ball end is seated to the B tuner post?

 

[Just Wrong]

Not sure, but LaBella makes the 760N-B-S for short scales: 760N-B-S Black Nylon Tape, 5-String – 60-135, Short Scale

 

[WG Plum]

What's the exact measurement on your bass from where the B string ball end is seated to the B tuner post?

Not sure, but my Sweetwater rep recommended a light gauge set of the standard five string La Bella tapes. Going to try those.

 

[DrHooper]

Not sure, but my Sweetwater rep recommended a light gauge set of the standard five string La Bella tapes. Going to try those.

I don't have a recent pic with the tapes, but this wears a set of LaBella black tapes. 32" scale. Went with light gauge, so I didn't have to modify the nut.

 

[WG Plum]

I don't have a recent pic with the tapes, but this wears a set of LaBella black tapes. 32" scale. Went with light gauge, so I didn't have to modify the nut. View attachment 5400811

Very cool bass!

 

[HaphAsSard]

Quick question: will these

La Bella 760N-B Deep Talkin' Bass Black Nylon Tapewound Bass Guitar Strings - .060-.135T Standard 5-string

work with the 32" scale on my Ibby Mezzo five string?

Thanks!

You're gonna have to wind about 1.75" of full-gauge low B onto its tuning post, hoping it fits and doesn't break because of the sharp angle. And about .75" of full-gauge low E.

The only options I know for medium-scale 5-string tapewounds are
- order a single Warwick Tapewound low B from the Warwick Framus USA outlet, and a 4-string La Bella 760N-M set
- order a custom-length Pyramid 648/5 set from the factory.

 

[WG Plum]

I'm no longer a heavy-handed player, so hopefully they'll work.

 

[HaphAsSard]

You're gonna have to wind about 1.75" of full-gauge low B onto its tuning post, hoping it fits and doesn't break because of the sharp angle. And about .75" of full-gauge low E.

The only options I know for medium-scale 5-string tapewounds are
- order a single Warwick Tapewound low B from the Warwick Framus USA outlet, and a 4-string La Bella 760N-M set
- order a custom-length Pyramid 648/5 set from the factory.

Oops, I failed to clarify why the Warwick single B. Not just because they make them, but also because they make them in medium scale.

 

[SaxBass]

What's the exact measurement on your bass from where the B string ball end is seated to the B tuner post?

I have a Mezzo 5 and the measurement is 35 7/8" to center of B string post.

 

[HaphAsSard]

I have a Mezzo 5 and the measurement is 35 7/8" to center of B string post.

Wow, I was off by almost an inch, solely relying on pics. This means the La Bella low E should taper before its post all-right, but the low B would still need an extra inch not to go on it full-diameter.

 

[michael_t]

I have a Mezzo 5 and the measurement is 35 7/8" to center of B string post.

Thanks for the info.

the low B would still need an extra inch not to go on it full-diameter.

La Bella "long scale" B and E = 36.75" from ball to silk. The OP should know the low B will have an inch of the full winding around the B tuner post. Not ideal...

 

[HaphAsSard]

La Bella "long scale" B and E = 36.75" from ball to silk. The OP should know the low B will have an inch of the full winding around the B tuner post. Not ideal...

Ooph. First time I was off with measurements, now I worded it more poorly. I meant the low B would need an extra inch of either scale length or other means of lengthening the distance from the ball to the post, for it not to have to get wound onto said post at full gauge for the aforesaid amount.

 

[WG Plum]

Been told they'll work, so I'll risk it. If a string breaks, I'll try something else. Thanks all!