DR Strings BLACK BEAUTIES Stainless Steel 45-125 Bass Guitar Strings, 5-String, Long Scale
**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 39" / 99 cm from the ball end to the start of the taper. These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string.
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**PLEASE NOTE** The image above has been used for visual purposes only. The gauge available is listed in the title above and in the product description below.
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Gauge BKB5-45 - 45, 65, 85, 105, 125
These strings measure 125cm total length and taper 99cm from the ball end to the taper.
We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings. This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges. In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length! Use these references:
If ball-end-to-nut length is:
Up to 32” choose Short Scale
32”-34” choose Medium Scale
34”-36” choose Long Scale
36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale
If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.
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To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.
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