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milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 4 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 5:07 pm: | |
Hi Everybody, Finally I got my SC Signature Deluxe bass! Oh yes, I love it! Beautiful bass and beautiful sound. I would like to try tenor tuning on it, A-D-G-C. I have been suggested to use gauges of .080, .065, .045, and .030. Does anyone have a suggestion what SHORT SCALE strings should I use and where I can buy them? |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8740 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 5:24 pm: | |
Hi Ari; I can't help with the strings, but congrats on the SC!! |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 435 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 12:23 am: | |
hi millieri, i use these gauges exactly for ADG, i use d'Addario exl 170M for ADG and d'Addario xlb 032 for C string. You can find anywhere. |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 3:13 am: | |
Thanks Dave and Pierre-Yves! Are those d'Addario strings short scale? |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 436 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 3:48 am: | |
EXL 170M are medium and xlb 032 is long scale but you can use because very thin. Short scale strings are not possible to use with SC Alembic |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 7:09 am: | |
Thanks again Pierre-Yves, but sorry I am a newbie here. So I am a bit confused. My Alembic (30.75") came with short scale Alembic strings CX-3/45S. So should I use short scale strings also for tenor tuning? Or does it really matter? |
hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 645 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 8:08 am: | |
Because of the distance between the tailpiece and the bridge, you are better off with medium scale strings - other brands' short scale strings may not fit. Good luck - it should be fun once you find strings you like! You might have to make some adjustments, but it shouldn't be too bad. I put EADGC strings on my 5-string which was originally BEADG - the only string that I didn't like as-is was the low E (it was loose in the bridge saddle), but you shouldn't have to deal with that. |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 437 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 8:20 am: | |
mainly strings you can use with SC are medium scale ... Alembic build special short scale strings. I think it's not standard. If you use other strings, you must have medium scale (d'Addario, GHS...) |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 3:37 pm: | |
Thanks Harry and Pierre-Yves, Now i understand what you guys mean, finally ;-) I think i will try the d'Addario strings you Pierre-Yves are using. Thank you very much for that suggestion. I highly appreciate it. And listening to your video i can really say that you have the SOUND! |
hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 646 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:01 pm: | |
Have fun - would love to see pics/hear clips of your new bass! |
ulf
Member Username: ulf
Post Number: 75 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 8:54 am: | |
Ari I prefer the original Alembic Short Scale Strings tuning ADGC, I think you get the best SC Sound with these.... you can order it at the Alembic Shop |
ulf
Member Username: ulf
Post Number: 76 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 9:01 am: | |
must correct me: not Short Scale but CX3 Custom Tenor .027", .045", .065", .080" fits for 30,75" short scale basses |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 439 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 9:16 am: | |
ulf, you have the link ? I don't find. |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 3:24 pm: | |
Hi Ulf, I would also like to get a link to those strings! |
ulf
Member Username: ulf
Post Number: 77 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 2:32 am: | |
yes....but it is the Alembic Dealer in Germany: http://www.station-music.de/bass/access_bass/bassstrings.html |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 440 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 2:40 am: | |
ordered !!!! many thanks, I will try it. I living in Switzerland and I have a adress in France |
ulf
Member Username: ulf
Post Number: 79 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 3:04 am: | |
Pierre-Yves, I`m sure you love it....sound with these strings are amazing...especially popping the strings at the C string makes an bell-like sound and also playing chords are funny |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 441 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 3:43 am: | |
I hope, my d'addario are well too. |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 442 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 6:49 am: | |
Here for Alembic strings (not CX3 custom tenor) sheaper: http://www.juststrings.com/alembicelectricbassguitar.html |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 9 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 1:38 pm: | |
Vielen Dank, Ulf! I will try those strings, definitely! |
milleri
New Username: milleri
Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 2:12 pm: | |
I also ordered those CX3 Custom Tenor stings!!! |
ulf
Member Username: ulf
Post Number: 82 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 7:46 am: | |
Pierre and Ari have you get your new strings? |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 447 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 8:27 am: | |
no because they shipping only with 3 sets and I will try with one.... I will order next year when my sets are out. |
milleri
Junior Username: milleri
Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 2:15 pm: | |
I was disappointed they will only ship with 3 sets. Maybe I will go for D'Addario strings instead. |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 450 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 9:20 am: | |
YESS!!!! here is the mail I received today: Hello, I can send you 1 set of the Alembic CX3 Tenor strings, but it is not possible to send it with cash on demand (C.O.D.) service - you have to pay with prepayment by money wire trasnfer to our bank acount - shipping to france with UPS service is 12,00 Euro so please transfer the total of 47,00 Euro to our following bank acount: reciever is: station music BIC (SWIFT): GENODEF1GZ2 - IBAN: DE75 7206 9043 0001 8349 83 Bank: Raiffeisenbank Burgau - Acount- Nr: 1834983 - bank-code: 72069043 as soon the money is in we send you the strings. best regards Ernie Bayer station music GmbH Siemensstrasse 8 D-89343 Jettingen-Scheppach phone: 0049-8225-958888 - Fax: 0049-8225- 958224 Ust/IdNr.: DE 227381227 - Steuernummer: 151/139/10108 Handelsregisternummer: Memmingen HRB 11891 |
milleri
Junior Username: milleri
Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 2:27 pm: | |
Great, Pierre-Yves! To me they informed that they have only 1 set in stock. So, you probably get it. ;-) PLEASE, let me know what do you think about those strings. I truly would like to try tenor tuning on my Alembic. |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 451 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 3:15 pm: | |
please Ari take it for you, I have two set of d'Addario to use !! I have time ! It's a pleasure to see my name correctly writing !! ;o) |
milleri
Junior Username: milleri
Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 3:45 pm: | |
I will contact Ernie Bayer at Station Music GmbH. |