35 inch scale 5 string bass

It is typical that many 5-string basses have a flappy low B string. Why is this?

There might be something in the MTD Kingston range that would suit you. They have 35" scale length and 19mm spacing at the bridge, 3-band EQ and are relatively light - about 8. It depends really whether the various combinations of pickups available sound enough precision-like. The one I had also had an assymetric profile neck which was very comfortable and easy to get on with. Bassdirect have a lot of these in stock so might be worth a trip to Warwick. I can't think of any 'off the shelf' type designs.

35 inch scale 5 string bass

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Ernie Ball single strings are coiled and packaged individually in order according to specific Slinky gauge requirements. Posted June 11, edited. Display as a link instead.

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Now that I am looking at basses again, I was wondering what people thought about the 35" scale compared to 34"? I've read the 35" scale thread and there were a couple of comments, so I was hoping to expand on that. I think I have small hands, which is really the only reason why I had originally ruled out a 35" scale bass. Am I right to do so or should I still consider one? I like a 35" scale on a 5 string because I find that it tightens up the B string and gives more definition to the lower range. Although I did wonder if I should consider a 5 string. But then, short fingers was also the reason for not looking at 5 string basses. I have small hands I think and would never have considered a 35" scale as a regular gigging bass, but the bass in my avatar is 36" and a 5 string, and I find that pretty easy to play.

35 inch scale 5 string bass

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Coated Strings Coated strings are treated using our own proprietary nanotechnology. Frankly, I'd recommend a Cirrus for lovers of 35" scale basses. Go to topic listing. Fewer frets is fine, nice to have 2x octaves if it's playable though and perhaps I have a bit of OCD for the symmety of it, 24 kind of feels right. Ibanez SRMS was good but the string spacing was a bit tight and the Bass generally felt a bit too small and cramped. Not floppy at all and it sounds like a dinosaur on a rampage. Post by Gordon Bellerose » Tue Dec 06, pm I am in the design, measurement stage on my first bass also! I used to play the most high end Ibanez BTB five string which sports a 35" scale. Log in. Post by Jason Rodgers » Wed Dec 07, am. You must log in or register to reply here. When a bass already has the first one in hand, and the market for the second one is limited, why bother? More especially for me since I have such little experience with basses, I built a 6-string Firebird with 24 frets and Store Locator. They have 35" scale length and 19mm spacing at the bridge, 3-band EQ and are relatively light - about 8.

The length of the strings, or scale, is related to the quality of tone you get from the strings. The lower the pitch you need, the longer a string you want.

I guess that's enough for now and thank you. Only 75 emoji are allowed. If your 5-string suffers from low B flap, try a flatwound set first as the tension is greater. Thanks for all the info, really useful. FDC Posted October 28, I guess I need to look at progressive tension. I had an entry level 34" scale 5 strings Cort when I was 18y, but I can't really remember much about it as it was several years ago and I moved back to a 4 strings quite quick for no particular reasons tbh. Forums New posts Recent Posts Search forums. Ernie Ball single strings are coiled and packaged individually in order according to specific Slinky gauge requirements. Edited June 11, by Urban Bassman. TrevorG Posted June 10, And as a bonus, it usually makes your bass more comfortable to play. A fender "feel" is going to want a 1.