Where can I find extra long scale strings that taper at 38.5"?

[BeyondAntares]

I have a Strandberg prog 5, strung with extra long D'addario NYXL45130' and I'm looking to go down a gauge to 40-125.

However, I'm struggling to find a long enough scale length that will fit.

I measured from the nut to the end of the bridge saddles and found the following string lengths required:
5th String: 38.5"
4th String: 38"
3rd String: 37.5"
2nd String: 37"
1st String: 36.5"

Unfortunately, D'addario don't do a light gauge extra long scale. DR has the Hi-beams and Lo-Riders but I can't seem to find x-long series on amazon. Are all DR Hi-beams and Lo-riders extra long, i.e. beyond 38"?

Any help?

 

[michael_t]

I measured from the nut to the end of the bridge saddles and found the following string lengths required:
5th String: 38.5"
4th String: 38"
3rd String: 37.5"
2nd String: 37"
1st String: 36.5"

Looks like we're talking about 34"-37" multi-scale, correct?

SIT offeres the Power Wound Nickels specifically designed for 34"-37". SIT Nickel Bass Strings Dingwall 5-String 45-128T NR545128DW

Unfortunately, D'addario don't do a light gauge extra long scale. DR has the Hi-beams and Lo-Riders but I can't seem to find x-long series on amazon. Are all DR Hi-beams and Lo-riders extra long, i.e. beyond 38"?

DR "extra long scale" = 40.5" ball to taper. You would probably have to have them special ordered, though. Check with Jason at Fret Nation. [email protected].

 

[BeyondAntares]

Looks like we're talking about 34"-37" multi-scale, correct?

The bass itself goes from 33-35" but the D'addario help desk had asked me to measure from the end of the headless bridge to the end of the nut. That's why the scale length's seem longer to accomodate threading it through the bridge.

 

[michael_t]

The bass itself goes from 33-35" but the D'addario help desk had asked me to measure from the end of the headless bridge to the end of the nut. That's why the scale length's seem longer to accomodate threading it through the bridge.

Maybe you should specify in your post (and the title) about this bass being "33"-35" multi-scale headless".

 

[mmbongo]

As mentioned my michael_t, get with Jason at fretnation.com and he will hook you up.

 

[BeyondAntares]

Thanks both, I'll get in touch with Jason from Fretnation.