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Title: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: patman on September 01, 2008, 02:30:55 PM

Anybody ever cut a set of Fender long scale flatwounds to fit a shortscale bass? They are only made in longscale--I just wondered if the outer wrapping is stable as on roundwounds, or if it would unravel???

Title: Re: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: exiledarchangel on September 02, 2008, 09:36:54 AM

I haven't done it but there is a trick for this: Mark the spot where you are going to cut the string and solder it with a solder gun. I hope that makes sense...  ???

Title: Re: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: drbassman on September 02, 2008, 06:51:05 PM

Your can cut them but they will unravel. you can solder them, but a better idea is to buy a 30" set.

Go to this site-they have a lot of 30" string. Torn, the owner, is a great guy. Send him a note if you have any questions. Tell him Dr. Baseman sent you!

http://bassguitarstrings.us/store/home.php?cat=263

Title: Re: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: Chris P. on September 05, 2008, 07:58:30 AM

In Holland it's impossible to get a set of shortscale strings. And just don't ask about mediumscale. But fortunately there's internet with some nice German string shops who have a lot.

Title: Re: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: patman on September 05, 2008, 08:30:14 AM

well...

Just went off on a 90 degree angle, and string it up with Ernie Ball super slinkies...not sure why, ... I hadn't remembered how nice these feel when they're new...(yes I did cut long scale strings-but I have done this for years with EB strings)

Might almost be worth it to make an effort to change strings more often.

Pat

Title: Re: fender flatwounds-shortscale
Post by: Dave W on September 05, 2008, 08:54:18 AM

Well, that's a good choice anyway.