TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Okay, so, rehearsals start again next week and I’ve ordered new strings from Newtone. Was just finishing up on the Sire V7 today, then I realised this absolute clanger. Have I been an absolute tw*t and ordered the wrong scale length? 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Bitch-blues Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru, and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Taylor beach-blues said: I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru, and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! See, that’s what I thought but I’ve got exactly the same issue if I try to string through the bridge 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Bitch-blues Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 B¥gger ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Don't try that "oh, the strings are too short" trick on us, matey... If you think we don't know it's just a ploy to buy a short scale bass you must think we're stupid....and yes don't think Mrs @TomWIC doesn't know either..... BTW I do like the look of the short scale MM too... https://www.gak.co.uk/en/sterling-rayss4-stringray-short-scale-bass-daphne-blue/941746?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2Qd4FElyyqbljUlnPnb9YZCHotdZOfslUe6Fht9CBvurrR7GYDPjiREaAiaHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Don't try that "oh, the strings are too short" trick on us, matey... If you think we don't know it's just a ploy to buy a short scale bass you must think we're stupid....and yes don't think Mrs @TomWIC doesn't know either..... BTW I do like the look of the short scale MM too... https://www.gak.co.uk/en/sterling-rayss4-stringray-short-scale-bass-daphne-blue/941746?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2Qd4FElyyqbljUlnPnb9YZCHotdZOfslUe6Fht9CBvurrR7GYDPjiREaAiaHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds If only a short scale could handle my drop C and drop A# tunings 😂 I’ll have to get the tape measure out and then write a grovelling email to Newtone if it’s a mistake on my part. Wish I had noticed before I restrung the whole bass 😅 Edited April 10, 2021 by TomWIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWIC Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 So, yep, my fault. I gave the scale length and not the string length on the custom set configurator. I feel like a right lemon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 That's right - keep rehearsing that for when you get the short scale bass and have to explain why to your partner. 😏😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just don’t play open strings or the first fret and you’ll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWIC Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Trueno said: Just don’t play open strings or the first fret and you’ll be fine. I’m in a metal band, that’s all I play 😂 Two new sets ordered, Neil was understanding and gave me a little discount for the reorder so it didn’t sting as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 10/04/2021 at 14:46, Taylor beach-blues said: I've done that when forgetting that a bass is a string- thru, and needing longer than scale length strings. Oops ! I’ve done that too, also there’s only certain flats you can use for through body stringing I found out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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