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Does it though? I don’t think the string does stretch when you fret a note. I think when you fret a note you are just taking up the slack (all be it a small amount) in the string. It would only need to stretch if it were tensioned up to almost breaking point. Also if it was stretching to reach the fret there would be virtually no sustain to a note because the string would need an incredible amount of energy to continue to vibrate. Also if the string was stretching to reach the fret it would be out of tune afterwards because I don’t think steel and nickel have much elasticity so the string would stay stretched which equals a flat note. i think it’s simply the slack in the string you are taking up to fret a note, not the string stretching.

My headless uses standard strings.

I read this with some interest as my two favourite basses fit into each category. The traditionally built one sounds exactly like the sound in my head that I want straight away. The headless chambered one is quite weak in comparison until the preamp controls are used to contour the frequencies. Even then it never quite has the kick and tight sound of the first. It is considerably lighter and more balanced though. Of course the differences could just be down to the pick ups rather than the design. Who knows?

Ibanez 1506 workshop Yamaha TRB 1006J are the two I’ve bought in the last month. I’ve gone back to playing bass because I sit in a slightly different position than when I play guitar and I’m riddled with arthritis at 53 yo (I use a wheelchair if I have to walk outside the house) and it’s less painful to sit and play bass. sorry for the delay in reply. since I posted thread Ive pretty much got the floating thumb sorted for muting strings and on the multiscale the movement to stay in the sweet spot is happening on its own. Both of which weren’t necessary on my fourstring fretless. So I’m really enjoying playing again.

I’m beginning to think maybe I should have gone 5 string e a d g c rather than six. I do absolutely love the sixers I bought recently but I don’t go much below D on 6th string and could even put a five in drop d for that? Also think should have gone fretless. I always do this when buying something. Doesn’t matter what it is. I whittle the list down to a couple and then buy the wrong one lol.

Okay, thank you all. I will carry on then in the knowledge I’m doing it right.

I’ve just got my first multiscale bass. I’m finding i am constantly having to move my plucking hand up and down along the strings between neck and bridge to stay in the sweet spot for the tone I want, from string to string, particularly on the g and c. Obviously this isn’t necessary on a non multi scale instrument. It isn’t something I considered before purchasing it. is this normal or am I doing something wrong??