| Author | Message | ||
| flpete1uw
Advanced Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 302 Registered: 11-2011 |
I just picked up a set of new (unused) Alembic CX-3/45L's. The package says can be used for long and medium scale basses. The question I have is the E and G strings start to wind into the tuning peg about 3/4" after the turquoise silk on my 32" scale Distillate. So it looks like at least 3/4 of a turn on the E string tuner will be on the main body of the string. This may be a mute point but does this sound right? | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1373 Registered: 1-2005 |
I think it should be ok - I believe that the important thing is not to cut the string below the silk, but having some silk-less string wrapped around the tuning peg should be fine. That's a problem with GHS Precision Flats on regular Fender basses too:  Haven't had any issues with it. | ||
| flpete1uw
Advanced Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 303 Registered: 11-2011 |
Thanks Harry, It's not so much the silk on the tuning peg but on a quick look it looks like the main part of the string will be on the peg past the taper. Just curious on string integrity of what a bend would do on this location. I guess it's that whole debate, can you use long scale strings on a short scale bass. Some people say they never had issues with string failures some did. On the package it says "Medium to Long Scale" so I guess it should be OK. Just curious |
