niceguyhomer Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm having a problem getting a 130 B string to fit in the bridge slot of my Spector Euro LX5. My preferred DR Sunbeams wouldn't fit so I did a bit of careful filing and afterwards the B string went in with a bit of persuasion but sounded a bit dead. I tried an EB Slinky 130 and it was exactly the same. So I thought bugger this and emailed PJ at Spector to try and buy a new bridge at a discount price because I think it's not designed properly if it won't accept 2 different, popular makes of string. He tells me that the ones they have are exactly the same. So I have to change strings but don't want to drop to a 125 B. Anybody got any recommendations or suggestions? Ta very glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 If you've created a greater area of contact where the string goes over the saddle Al then you may be damping the string. Even a small change can do this. String wise I can't suggest a solution unless you drop a gauge. I find Ernie Ball's underrated but string choice is very personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='398737' date='Feb 3 2009, 11:35 AM']If you've created a greater area of contact where the string goes over the saddle Al then you may be damping the string. Even a small change can do this. String wise I can't suggest a solution unless you drop a gauge. I find Ernie Ball's underrated but string choice is very personal.[/quote] When I bought my Euro LX5, the shop's guitar tech fitted it with a new set of Ernie Balls. I got them to throw new strings in to sweeten the deal. Grudgingly, I have to admit that they play great, and the low B is crystal clear. Not sure of the guage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I think I'm going to have to go down to a 125 - bloody stupid when you cant use a standard gauge string on a £1500 bass. There's no problem with my Rebop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Nailed Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I had no real problem getting a .135 B on my Euro. Bit of jiggery pokery but nothing too difficult, definitely no filing. Another option is a taper-core B, this will definitely fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Slappers - La Bella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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