Author Topic: Extra Long Scale Strings. (Read 134 times)

bassfingers · « **on:** February 07, 2010, 01:02:10 PM »

Could anyone recommend a set of extra long scale strings for a 35 scale 6 string bass please?.

dluxe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2010, 01:29:33 PM »

DR bass strings work well for longer scale basses as well as string through body basses. I used them on a Lakland bass with no issues.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2010, 01:52:41 PM »

If you play compressed or ground roundwounds you may try GHS, Labella, RotoSound & (thanks to this forum) Pyramid

sonicus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2010, 05:04:28 PM »

I just purchased 6 sets of Pyramid Gold flat wound strings. 3 short and 3 long.

dluxe · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:48:05 PM »

Where did you buy the Pyramid strings from? I've been looking for a set for my Series 1.

crgaston · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:07:04 PM »

Alembic strings are pretty good, as are the DR's.

Also, juststrings.com carries the Pyramids. They are a great place to get strings.

dluxe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:49:36 PM »

I'll check out juststrings.com then. Thanks for the tip!

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:01:38 PM »

Or,____ check out http:www.tone-man.com/pyramid.htm

elwoodblue · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:10:18 PM »

+1 for juststrings.com , I recently ordered strings from them and they were delivered in about 6 days...plus a free polishing cloth

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:59:48 AM »

Yep Just strings are a good place, I've ordered stuff from there and its got to me in the UK in under a week..
Hmm didn't get a free polishing cloth though..... :-)

Jazzyvee

bassfingers · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2010, 05:16:02 AM »

Thanks for your suggestions fellas.

Simon.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2010, 06:27:16 PM »

I always order through Just Strings. They offer a better price and are very dependable on delivery. Free polishing cloth? Where's mine??? They always send me free little bags of picks. I just throw them in my junk box - Oh I see. Hmmmm, they say Elixir on them. It must be free goodies according to what the string manuafactures are passing out with their strings.

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2010, 07:10:28 PM »

The just strings prices on Pyramid flatwound bass strings appear to be higher then else where .

poor_nigel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2010, 07:46:48 PM »

I sit corrected. You are right on the Pyramids. I use round-wounds, and I like Elixir Nanowebs best. Just Strings does have the best price on those I can find. If you can find a better price including shipping, I will happily sit corrected once again, enjoying a savings next time I purchase a batch.