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The Squier Mini Precision Bass Club

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I added a spacer to the E string so the silk wrap wouldn't be in the bridge slot. Worked well.

Bill

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I said fkit. I swapped out the stock strings with some lightly used rotosounds I took of another bass. In no way do I intend to keep these strings on, but they work fine so far. Will having these strings with no taper damage the instrument having them on? They sound fine. I'll most likely get some chromes soon, I prefer them to Roto's anyway. There's a YouTube video from la Bella having strings that fit the mini p. Is anyone using those? How do they feel? They sound like a nice fat gauge string.
 
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Rsteady said:
Will having these strings with no taper damage the instrument having them on?
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Whoa, no: there is a (IMO remote)* chance the E string itself may break at the post, but the latter (let alone any other part of the instrument) runs zero risk of damage from having an untapered string wound onto it.


* [On top of breakage not being a certainty in any case, in this one we also have 29% less tension than on a 34" bass: this puts less strain on the string wrap being at a sharp-ish bend.]
 
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Mikerr said:
I'm looking for recommendations please, of flat wound strings that would work on my Mini P. Bearing in mind I'm still using the stock Squier bridge. I would like to use readily available string sets if possible.
Thanks, Mike
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Firstly, Thank You to all those people who posted their string recommendations. Really helped me decide what strings to get. From your feedback it seems D'Addario Chrome Flat Strings were the most popular. So I went ahead and ordered a set of D'Addario Chromes from Amazon this morning. I even got to use an extra £5 off voucher. Was a good start to the 1st September.
Thanks, Mike
 
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Rsteady said:
There's a YouTube video from la Bella having strings that fit the mini p. Is anyone using those? How do they feel? They sound like a nice fat gauge string.
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Those were a special run of I believe 50 sets that Labella made, as far as I know they sold out within a few weeks. If you sign up for LaBella's roadie club, (you just have to give them an email address and I'll send you a password), you could check to see if they have any left. I got a set for my mini, and I really like them, they sound great
 
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HaphAsSard said:
Whoa, no: there is a (IMO remote)* chance the E string itself may break at the post, but the latter (let alone any other part of the instrument) runs zero risk of damage from having an untapered string wound onto it.


* [On top of breakage not being a certainty in any case, in this one we also have 29% less tension than on a 34" bass: this puts less strain on the string wrap being at a sharp-ish bend.]
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It also means that the E string has a distinct curve as it goes from the tuner post to the nut. Interesting, but it doesn't seem to affect anything.
 
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PDW30 said:
It also means that the E string has a distinct curve as it goes from the tuner post to the nut. Interesting, but it doesn't seem to affect anything.
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For (marginally better) tuning stability, it would be better if those curves the string makes exiting the post and the nut were massaged into a straighter line. This is called "setting the witness points", and it is advisable to do it at the bridge saddle as well, by pushing the string down at either side thereof with your fingers (in theory also at the exit of the through-body hole in the bridge plate, if there and if necessary).
 
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Krizz said:
Those were a special run of I believe 50 sets that Labella made, as far as I know they sold out within a few weeks. If you sign up for LaBella's roadie club, (you just have to give them an email address and I'll send you a password), you could check to see if they have any left. I got a set for my mini, and I really like them, they sound great
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I'm wondering if La Bella would do another run of strings for the Mini's if we got together a Google Doc with interested parties email addresses and "signatures" to prove there's interest.
 
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HaphAsSard said:
For (marginally better) tuning stability, it would be better if those curves the string makes exiting the post and the nut were massaged into a straighter line. This is called "setting the witness points", and it is advisable to do it at the bridge saddle as well, by pushing the string down at either side thereof with your fingers (in theory also at the exit of the through-body hole in the bridge plate, if there and if necessary).
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The curve is horizontal, and I do set the witness points at nut and saddle. In this case it didn't seem worth risking breaking the nut at the E string slot by putting sideways pressure on it even with finger support.
 
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Interesting. I've not had to replace a nut on any of my dozen basses yet. I have been considering going to either black or white tusq material for a couple of my basses, but has not happened yet. My shorty may get a new nut when it goes in for upgrades soon. We'll see, but I'll post that information in the Short Scale Club because that bass does not fit with this thread.
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SHORT STRING OPTION:
After reaching out to the Pyramid string company, I have an order placed with them for a custom set of their Pyramid Gold flatwounds that are exactly specific for my short scale Samick. They were very polite, made sure to get the details correct, and the price was only $54. Considering when I purchased a set of those strings at my local brick and mortar store about 20 years ago, they were $69, I consider this a great deal.

I see this as a great option for owners of Squier Mini basses or similar sub-30 instruments.
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OLD-PLAYER said:
Bass strings last years and years for me. I like them good and "broken in". I only change them when I'm forced to. However, I bust my nut a lot more often.
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i've never broken a bass string OR a nut in the 29 years i've been playing.

i did once break a G string on an electric guitar while on stage, however. luckily i brought a guitar tech, extra set of strings and a second guitar.
 
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Dear Fellaz & Fellazettes, Homies & Homelettes,

I have read this thread up til page 110, & believe i got my own Mini P around page 35... thought i would just say "hi", that i have ordered GHS Precision Flats (no delivery date yet) & straplocks for it.
I have those little numbered white plastic blocks that Labella puts on their strings so that we don't confuse one string for another. I am thinking about using those on the ball end of the bridge to avoid the fat part of the E string to wrap around the tuning pole. That works, right?

Here are a few videos of improvs i made for my instagram account. I expect those to not be everyone's cup of tea as i play all over the fretboard, sometimes have some timing issues, am stuck in the same patterns for now.. i'm still learning.. hope U like them though. What U hear is the tone of the bass itself through the Roland Go:Mixer. No editing.

ղҽìӀ|Ӏìҽղ on Instagram: "Dear Fellaz & Fellazettes, Homies & Homelettes, . Over the summer i released two instrumental batches & one EP. Here's a little improv over a beat that is on one of those projects. . Squier Mini Pbass with stock strings through Roland Go:Mixer. . needed if U want to hear the bass. "

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiI4kM8PXDs/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

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