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How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special order? Can you string any sets through the body? Just wondering. — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell
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Ken Smith? cb
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>How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string >bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special >order? Can you string any sets through the body?
Nope, off the shelf brands won’t work. If they don’t have silk windings up to the 34" mark, they shorten the diameter at the 34" mark. As for finding them in stores, good luck. Maybe you could ask your favorite music store to supply them.
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http://www.juststrings.com/ghs-ml5000.html "John Shaughnessy" <> How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > Just wondering. > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — > George Orwell
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DR claims they’ll reach up to 37 1/4" but they sure won’t string through the body at that length. I’ve bought one set of Lo-Riders with a short string – it wouldn’t string through the body of my 35" Lakland that I don’t own any more :-( Fodera also makes 36" basses and might be a pretty good source for strings.
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Thomastik Infeld has a 36" scale set of the Powerbass set in beta testing and shoudl have them available sometime later this year. I had 3 prototype sets and sent them out to 3 different 6 string players and you can read their reviews here: http://pub206.ezboard.com/fthedudepitfrm18.showMessage?topicID=463.topic Steve "Dude" Barr http://www.schoolofbass.com May 6th – 9th 2004! http://www.TheDudePit.com http://www.VintageBass.com
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Thanks for the replies. That’s kind of what I figured, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. I was getting my neck dimensions together today, and we were debating whether to go 35" or 36" scale length. Tempting as a 36" neck is, I think I’ll stick with 35" — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > Just wondering. > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — > George Orwell
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> Thanks for the replies. That’s kind of what I figured, but it doesn’t hurt > to ask. > I was getting my neck dimensions together today, and we were debating > whether to go 35" or 36" scale length. > Tempting as a 36" neck is, I think I’ll stick with 35"
I’d say that’s a good call. If you start looking locally for strings, you find that wanting a 6 string set alone gets you down to about 1 or 2 kinds per store, and a 35" scale after that causes you to start ordering. On my 35" modulus I found that normal long scale strings worked for all but the B string, so I special ordered a bunch of Bs at the local guitar store. I have found 35" 6 string sets fairly available from internet places. But 36"? Yikes! Does the term "hen’s teeth" mean anything to ya? 
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Store??? What’s that?? Who buys strings from a "store"??
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I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. I love it. I really did not notice the difference after about 10 min. I use Fodera strings and am very pleased with them. I use the Fodera’s on two of my other basses as well. You need to try a 36" B string to appreciate how good it really is in XL scale. Kirk
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > Just wondering. > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — > George Orwell
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Not me, never again Im afraid…. on behalf of the stores, of course Soren – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Store??? What’s that?? Who buys strings from a "store"??
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>I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass.
Kirk..that wouldn’t happpen to be a tobbaco burst 36" Dolan Jazz would it? If so I witnessed it’s creation. Me and Michael Dolan with the Cheap Trick 25th Anniversary Jazz. http://a3.cpimg.com/image/0D/EF/13466893-5676-0172011E-.jpg Steve "Dude" Barr http://www.schoolofbass.com May 6th – 9th 2004! http://www.TheDudePit.com http://www.VintageBass.com
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I also play upright, so I can appreciate the effect scale length has on the bottom end. That’s why the 36" idea is so tempting. The reality is, I gig so much that I need to be able to get strings for my bass without special ordering and waiting weeks or months. I already have to special order picciolo strings, which is a pain in the ass when your last G string breaks and you have a gig in two days. Also it’s no deal unless you order in bulk – an expensive roposition for 6 string sets. Plus I wouldn’t be able to get the "hook up" from my buds at the big box music stores. ; ) — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. I love it. I really did not notice the > difference after about 10 min. I use Fodera strings and am very pleased > with them. I use the Fodera’s on two of my other basses as well. You need > to try a 36" B string to appreciate how good it really is in XL scale. > Kirk > How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > Just wondering. > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary > act." — > George Orwell
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. I love it. I really did not notice the > difference after about 10 min. I use Fodera strings and am very pleased > with them. I use the Fodera’s on two of my other basses as well. You need > to try a 36" B string to appreciate how good it really is in XL scale. > Kirk > How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > Just wondering. > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary > act." — > George Orwell
i’m getting a 36" scale 3 octave Tune Spacebass fretless next week. anxious to hear the B from GOD. Fodera eh? good to know. f
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No, this one is an oddball of sorts but sounds like GOD! 36" scale six string Purpleheart neck with birdseye maple fretboard (yes, the whole back of the neck is prupleheart). Oak body with birdseye maple top (yes, its oak) Lane Poor pickups RMC piezo electric bridge Pickup pan, bridge pickup pan, mid sweep and boost control, bass, treb, switch for mid boost, and what could be the best "get your ass out of the fire" switch – total active electronics bypass switch. This one heavy bitch but it sounds FANTASTIC. Get the mags blended with the piezo’s and you almost have an orgasm. Cool pic with Michael. I have never met the man but emailed and spoken to him several times (as you can imagine). I think Miichael’s stuff is very under rated, most people just don’t know about him. Kirk
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. > Kirk..that wouldn’t happpen to be a tobbaco burst 36" Dolan Jazz would it? > If so I witnessed it’s creation. > Me and Michael Dolan with the Cheap Trick 25th Anniversary Jazz. > http://a3.cpimg.com/image/0D/EF/13466893-5676-0172011E-.jpg > Steve "Dude" Barr > http://www.schoolofbass.com May 6th – 9th 2004! > http://www.TheDudePit.com > http://www.VintageBass.com
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How many times have you broken a regular bass string? I don’t think I have ever broken one since I started changing my strings at a regular intervals. Kirk
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I also play upright, so I can appreciate the effect scale length has on the > bottom end. That’s why the 36" idea is so tempting. The reality is, I gig so > much that I need to be able to get strings for my bass without special > ordering and waiting weeks or months. > I already have to special order picciolo strings, which is a pain in the > ass when your last G string breaks and you have a gig in two days. Also > it’s no deal unless you order in bulk – an expensive roposition for 6 > string sets. > Plus I wouldn’t be able to get the "hook up" from my buds at the big box > music stores. ; ) > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — > George Orwell > I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. I love it. I really did not notice the > difference after about 10 min. I use Fodera strings and am very pleased > with them. I use the Fodera’s on two of my other basses as well. You > need > to try a 36" B string to appreciate how good it really is in XL scale. > Kirk message > > How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 string > > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > > Just wondering. > > — > > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary > act." — > > George Orwell
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>Cool pic with Michael. I have never met the man but emailed and spoken to >him several times (as you can imagine). I think Miichael’s stuff is very >under rated, most people just don’t know about him.
I totally agree! Michael is the resident luthier on The Pit and has his own forum to ask him questions. http://pub206.ezboard.com/fthedudepitfrm33 Steve "Dude" Barr http://www.schoolofbass.com May 6th – 9th 2004! http://www.TheDudePit.com http://www.VintageBass.com
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> Store??? What’s that?? Who buys strings from a "store"??
DOOD! It’s like that place ya have ta go when the big gig is coming up tonight and you are DESPERATE for a set of strings! Benj — Due to SPAM innundation above address is turned off!
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>DOOD! It’s like that place ya have ta go when the big >gig is coming up tonight and you are DESPERATE for >a set of strings!
Ok I guess if you play Rotos or GHS’s.
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Quite often, actually – especially in the humid summer months. I don’t know if it’s the sweat in my hands or the humidity that rots the core of the string, or both. It’s mostly the Ds and Gs, but I’ve actually had B and E strings unwind on me too. I dent up the C strings after about 3 gigs also. — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How many times have you broken a regular bass string? I don’t think I have > ever broken one since I started changing my strings at a regular intervals. > Kirk > I also play upright, so I can appreciate the effect scale length has on > the > bottom end. That’s why the 36" idea is so tempting. The reality is, I gig > so > much that I need to be able to get strings for my bass without special > ordering and waiting weeks or months. > I already have to special order picciolo strings, which is a pain in the > ass when your last G string breaks and you have a gig in two days. Also > it’s no deal unless you order in bulk – an expensive roposition for 6 > string sets. > Plus I wouldn’t be able to get the "hook up" from my buds at the big box > music stores. ; ) > — > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary > act." — > George Orwell > > I have a 36" Michael Dolan bass. I love it. I really did not notice > the > > difference after about 10 min. I use Fodera strings and am very pleased > > with them. I use the Fodera’s on two of my other basses as well. You > need > > to try a 36" B string to appreciate how good it really is in XL scale. > > Kirk > message > > > How difficult is it to find strings (rounds) to fit a 36" scale 6 > string > > > bass? Any off the shelf brands that will fit, or are they all special > > > order? Can you string any sets through the body? > > > Just wondering. > > > — > > > Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm > > > "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary > > act." — > > > George Orwell
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> > Store??? What’s that?? Who buys strings from a "store"?? > DOOD! It’s like that place ya have ta go when the big > gig is coming up tonight and you are DESPERATE for > a set of strings!
Aren’t we trying to convince Kristoff that he should buy a set of strings every time he stops by a store to try out something he has no intention of buying from them? Play along, fellows. -Donna
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@newssvr28.news.prodigy.com: > http://www.juststrings.com/ghs-ml5000.html
That looks like a real good price. Wouldn’t the manufacturers website list the exact type of strings the bass wsa shipped with? Unless it’s vintage. — The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.