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Warwick guys, are Black Label "medium scale" strings OK for Corvette Std. 5?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Edword, Jul 5, 2017.

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Jul 5, 2017 #1

Edword

Jun 23, 2005

Detroitish

Just ordered a set of Warwick Black Labels for my Corvette Std. 5, and now noticed they are described in the ad as "medium scale". I'm wondering if I bought the wrong ones.

Amazon.com: Warwick Black Label Stainless Medium 5-String Bass Strings: Musical Instruments

TIA!
Jul 6, 2017 #2

Jon Moody

Sep 9, 2007

Kalamazoo, MI

Endorsing Artist: Eventide, GHS Strings, G&L Guitars, NS Design, Tsunami Cables

Warwicks medium scale strings are 35.5" winding length, so unless your Corvette is a medium scale bass, those will not fit.
Jul 6, 2017 #3

Edword

Jun 23, 2005

Detroitish

Thanks for the info, my Corvette is a 34" scale. It sounds like the ones I ordered are too short.
Jul 6, 2017 #4

mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

Aug 5, 2009

Upstate, South Carolina

Definitely bought the wrong ones.

You can also try the Red Label if you want to save a huge bunch of money:
Warwick Red Label Stainless Steel Electric Bass String Set - 6-String 25-135

Yeah they are for 6 string, just discard the C string and you're set
Jul 6, 2017 #5

Edword

Jun 23, 2005

Detroitish

Much obliged, just canceled my order.
Thanks for the tip about the Red Labels.

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