Where can I go to string up my bass?
- Thread starter godchuanz
- Start date
I'd rather get a brand new set. A single new string will sound so different from those old ones. It'll stick out like a sore thumb.
Anyway, I'm too lazy to cut the strings and stretch them.
And if new strings have an effect on the tension on the neck, I still have to do the truss rod and re-intonate the whole thing. Damn troublesome la... I'll rather just throw it to somebody do everything.
So... any ideas where I can go look for new strings for my wife?
Anyway, I'm too lazy to cut the strings and stretch them.
And if new strings have an effect on the tension on the neck, I still have to do the truss rod and re-intonate the whole thing. Damn troublesome la... I'll rather just throw it to somebody do everything.
So... any ideas where I can go look for new strings for my wife?
Parameswara
New member
if you live near yishun or sembawang ,you could go to lee kwong seng or rythm masalah(not so advisable).Last Resort,do it yourself.
lightmrwan_sg
Member
by the way guys, can anyone tell me how long could a bass string last??
lousybassist
New member
well according to the thread poster, 3 years...
lousybassist
New member
i actually have strings like that on my bass now. but its only like 1 year. the sustain is like 3 secs. terrible.
3 years is okay la. Some people never ever change strings.
The older the strings, the duller it sounds... and some people actually prefer that kind of sound.
I always find new strings have this zing which can be quite annoying. Increases your finger noise as well. But of course, new strings have much better sustain, are easier to tap and slap etc.
The older the strings, the duller it sounds... and some people actually prefer that kind of sound.
I always find new strings have this zing which can be quite annoying. Increases your finger noise as well. But of course, new strings have much better sustain, are easier to tap and slap etc.
exin
New member
actually depends lah ... i've heard of a fella who never change strings for 20 years i think .. or 10 years on his electric bass . overseas though .. but he says that he uses it to play like reggae stuff or rnb when he needs that muted tone .. so i guess it's for a reason .. but by then your strings already grow algae already man ..
for me i change once every 6 months .. or 1 year lah.. depends .. i like the bright tone of the bass ..
for me i change once every 6 months .. or 1 year lah.. depends .. i like the bright tone of the bass ..
purplehaze3691
New member
I have actaually kept the strings on my bass for 20 yrs from 1984 to 2004 just to keep the neck tension on as I keep it in a hard case . The strings only rusted at mostly 1st to 5th fret and the neck pick up area, it sounds flat when I tried it on dec 2004 , actaually nice deep tone with my Mij stagg jazz bass 
cheers
purplehaze3691
cheers
purplehaze3691
exin
New member
purplehaze3691 said:I have actaually kept the strings on my bass for 20 yrs from 1984 to 2004 just to keep the neck tension on as I keep it in a hard case . The strings only rusted at mostly 1st to 5th fret and the neck pick up area, it sounds flat when I tried it on dec 2004 , actaually nice deep tone with my Mij stagg jazz bass
cheers
purplehaze3691
ehhh dude .. that scared me .. hahaah .. but okay lah .. depends on what purpose also .. some people just plain lazy .. but some people want it for the tone ..
if you really dunno how to restring can bring to any guitar shop .. they'll do it for you .. Luthermusic, davis, swee lee .. yamaha .. nice chaps there ..
