elsharko Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 So I own this Shuker contraption and its lovely. But for the life of my I cant find strings for the thing and Jon himself isnt even sure whats on it. I bought it 4 years ago and havent changed them yet but would like to for my next tour. Its 36 scale and uses proper double bass strings with a bar at the bridge end. The machine heads are normal bass guitar size though so the stings need to be short enough to have the thin end to string through. Any specific suggestions for suitable strings? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 What's the scale length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 "Its 36 scale"- I assume that means 36"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) A few makers sell strings for 1/2 and 1/4 sized instruments. These may work. I think Corelli do some. Edited November 23, 2011 by TPJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsharko Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Still searchin', any links you may have to something usable would be greatly appreciated. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonzoooroo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 1/2 size double bass is 38" scale length, while 1/4 is 35.4 [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/faq/2-SIZES_DOUBLE_BASS_SIZING_FAQ.html"]http://www.gollihurmusic.com/faq/2-SIZES_DOUBLE_BASS_SIZING_FAQ.html[/url] I'd be looking at 1/4 size, though obviously, a string designed for a longer scale length will result in a lower tension... Most easily available would probably be Pirastro Piranito, but plenty of others available. What happens at the tailpiece end of your bass? The length of silk at that end of the string may cause an issue. A bar at the tail end says it's unlikely to be Thomastik strings that're fitted - they have ball ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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