franzbassist Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi folks The stock La Bella black nylons on my Veillette have been fitted for nearly three years and I fancy trying out something else. Only thing is, due to the unsual bridge arrangement, the strings need to have a speaking length of 38 3/4", which seems longer than anything readily available? Cheers Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Super long Thomasics might fit, but then again, at that price, might isn't good enough. Might be worth checking out what flats Dingwall owners are using. Or a set of upright strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I use rotosound monel flats. 45-105 extra long. 27 quid from strings direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I feel your pain [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187375-extra-extra-long-halfpressureground-wound-5-string-set/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187375-extra-extra-long-halfpressureground-wound-5-string-set/page__fromsearch__1[/url] Your only hope is the TI Super longs Jazz at 40" and at over £70 a go. If you can hold on for a few months Newtone may be starting to do bespoke lengths in flats. You can ask Status etc but they will have a min order of 10 packs at about £35 each Good luck and if you do get hold of something let me know A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Let me know too Gareth! Phil PS. Have a 32" scale, fretless five (E - C) Veillette Flyer turning up here in a couple of weeks. Having just seen my first six string Flyer guitar I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks fellas! I wonder if Overwater would do their XL strings in a flatwound? Phil, I will definitely want to try the Flyer when it rocks up! Cheers Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'd ask Overwater first...or maybe Picato? Otherwise I'd guess D'Addario chromes come in an extra long, but that may not be long enough for your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1349376751' post='1825553'] I'd ask Overwater first...or maybe Picato? Otherwise I'd guess D'Addario chromes come in an extra long, but that may not be long enough for your bass. [/quote] The half wound d'addario extra long dont fit mine which needs 38 1/2" A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1349361793' post='1825311'] I use rotosound monel flats. 45-105 extra long. 27 quid from strings direct [/quote] [size=4]I mustn't use big enough font.[/size] Ball end to silk 39.25 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 G' morning guys, I came across this address last night - http://www.rotosound.com/string_guide.php It explains for me the meaning of "speaking length" and scale length. There seems to be an all round limited range of very long strings, but presumably Rotosound do something in "extra long scale". D'addario do half-rounds in "Super long scale" which also seem to fit the bill. GHS do Precision Flats suitable for a 36" scale length but don't confirm that this would translate into a speaking length of 38.5", as per the Rotosound example. Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillento Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Try Pyramid, they are offering a custom service: http://www.pyramid-saiten.de/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1349432273' post='1826174'] G' morning guys, I came across this address last night - [url="http://www.rotosound.com/string_guide.php"]http://www.rotosound...tring_guide.php[/url] It explains for me the meaning of "speaking length" and scale length. There seems to be an all round limited range of very long strings, but presumably Rotosound do something in "extra long scale". [b]D'addario do half-rounds in "Super long scale" which also seem to fit the bill.[/b] GHS do Precision Flats suitable for a 36" scale length but don't confirm that this would translate into a speaking length of 38.5", as per the Rotosound example. Balcro. [/quote] They dont fit I bought some and they are about 1/2" to 1" too short for my 38 1/2" needs. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1349442689' post='1826396'] They dont fit I bought some and they are about 1/2" to 1" too short for my 38 1/2" needs. A [/quote] This is really annoying isn't it. So it looks like jaydentaku's recommendation is the best off-the-shelf option, apart from a custom length string. By the way have you seen walbassist's veilette on youtube. Beautiful bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--yDD_5erxs Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Gareth, Just a thought. What about the D'Addario flats fitted as standard to the NS Design Omni Bass (the one that used to be known as the Bass/Cello)? The Omni Bass, like your Archtop, has a gap between the bridge and string anchor so presumably needs something with an extended ball-end to wrap length. I think the Bass Centre has them (although buying from the US would probably be cheaper). Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Heres as close as you're going to get Gareth.......... I needed 38 1/2" so looking at the pick below of the B which isnt stretched to tune you should be alright if your after 38 3/4" . The pack you need is the Rotosound Monel Flats extra long (RS77EL) [IMG]http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q491/apasher/DSCN0048.jpg[/IMG] A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1962 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 You could try octave 4 plus in America. http://garrygoodman.com/octave4plus.com.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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