Rotosound Music Strings Bass String Scale Length Guide

Bass string scale length guide

How to check bass string scale length

To be sure what length string you require you should take some measurements as the terms “Short/Medium/Long/Extra Long Scale” can mean different things amongst manufacturers and the distance between where the ball end is anchored and the saddle needs to be considered. For example, string-through vs top-loading bridge designs can add to the string length without affecting the scale length.

The best way to check which scale length Rotosound strings will fit your bass is to measure from where the strings’ ball ends anchor to the nut (A) and also from the ball end anchor to the tuning post. You can refer to the image below:

Now refer to the chart below: You want to find the STRING LENGTH that sits between these two measurements.

SCALE	STRING LENGTH (INCH)	STRING LENGTH (MM)	SCALE LENGTH (INCH)	SCALE LENGTH (MM)
SHORT	32.25	820	30	760
MEDIUM	35.25	895	30.5 – 32	772 – 810
LONG	37	940	32 -34	810 – 860
EXTRA LONG	39.25	995	33.5 – 36	850 – 915

SCALE	STRING LENGTH (INCH)	STRING LENGTH (MM)
SHORT	32.25	820
MEDIUM	35.25	895
LONG	37	940
EXTRA LONG	39.25	995

SCALE	SCALE LENGTH (INCH)	SCALE LENGTH (MM)
SHORT	30	760
MEDIUM	30.5 – 32	772 – 810
LONG	32 -34	810 – 860
EXTRA LONG	33.5 – 36	850 – 915

We apply each string’s silk by hand so please expect a tolerance of +/- 10mm

Tips for fitting bass guitar strings

When fitting Rotosound bass strings, be sure that the silked part of the string ONLY is wound around the machine post. If the speaking length of the string is wound around the post, the string may then be prone to breakage. This type of breakage is not covered by our normal warranty.

Wherever possible, cutting a flatwound bass string should be avoided as it can unravel at that end. If this cannot be avoided then make sure that there are enough turns around the tuning post to ensure that the string is stable.

Bass string scale length guide

How to check bass string scale length

Tips for fitting bass guitar strings

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