Author Topic: What strings are available for 36" scale? (Read 166 times)

rob · « **on:** May 27, 2004, 07:41:13 AM »

Hello

I know there is the thread just below about strings in general, but I'm wondering about what my available choices are for 36 scale with non-tapered B. I remember getting burned by some purchases for a 35 scale! And does anyone know what gauge strings Alembic sets up/ships by default?

Thanks for any info (again)!
Rob

bob · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2004, 09:54:04 AM »

Do you need just 5 strings, or 6?

I'm pretty sure you get CX-3's by default, which are described here.

rob · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2004, 10:51:23 AM »

It is a 5 string. I was told I got it shipped with Ken Smith strings, because the Alembics don't fit on 36 scale. I don't really like them. I know DR strings barely fit on my 35 bass, but that one had a thru-body bridge. I just hate purchasing strings that don't fit, I'm just curious to hear from any other 36 scale owners what brands do fit from experience. Thanks...

goatfoot · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2004, 11:29:24 AM »

My 36 scale 5-string came strung with Ken Smiths. They were OK but I prefer DRs. I replaced the Smiths with High Beams and, just recently, I put Sunbeams on it.

The outer wrap of the High Beams B-string ended in the middle of the nut. The same is true for the A of the Sunbeams. It doesn't effect the tone, however.

I know Rami has a couple of 36's. I think he is using RS88 Tru Bass on his fretless.

Hope this helps.
Kevin

bob · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2004, 11:54:57 AM »

If you have any interest in flat wounds, the TI JF365 set will almost certainly fit. I can give you silk-to-silk measurements, let me know.

rami · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2004, 08:48:33 PM »

Hi Rob,

Actually on my Fretless 6 I'm using LaBella Deep Talkin' Bass nylon flats. I think they're the sweetest sounding flats I've tried yet. Maybe the Bass has something to do with it as well!
My Fretted wears Smith Rock Masters. I find them a little aggressive sounding - but I got used to them. Besides, the purple silk they're wrapped in looks too cool with all that Purpleheart on the Bass.... But seriously, I do like the brightness and clarity. I prefer lighter gauges around 120 - 125 for the low B. At 36 scale, they're tight enough to go light gauge.

Rami