Re: Awful Strings - Why?

ed s wrote:
On Sep 19, 8:17 am, "Pete Mallinson" <p...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Moral of the tale - Always keep at least one set of new strings in stock.
CheeryBye
(A very foolish) Pete
Get Rotosounds : ' ) ed s.

Rotosounds don`t fit (34" scale bass - long scale rotosounds have fluffy red
muting stuff in the nut, tried shaving the strings but not good)
Trouble is, I like DRs but they`re a bit pricey!
CheeryBye

What bass do you have - my Ric 34" scale has plenty of room at the
nut. Maybe you need xlong scale - they make em.. Pony up and get the
DRs if that's what you like though. skip a few beer - it's not that
much more is it ?worth it if thats what you like ehhh ? ed s.

Speaking of rotosound, has anyone tried these: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rotosound-RS88LD-Trubass-Bass-Strings?sku=102810 I like the idea, but they're so fat I would have to replace a nut to even try them. If I did that, would it be best just to buy a spare nut to start with and cut it to fit these strings? Anybody tried these?

Gerry
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