Billybob Dylan Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Because of the distance from the Frequensator on my Broadway to the 'D' string's tuning peg, the wound part of the 'D' string doesn't reach the tuning peg. I can only insert & wrap the core. I've been having some tuning issues on the D string only, and wondered if this could be the cause? Perhaps the core is being stretched more than the outer wound part? Can anyone recommend "extra long" strings? Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 That would definitely be a no-no. What brand strings are you using now? D'Addarios seem to be pretty long but I can't say for sure they'll do the trick. Maybe you should PM JerryMac... he's got a lot of experience with archtops and I bet he's dealt with this issue before. I checked a Dean Markley Blue Steel D and it is 36" to the end of the wound part. An Ernie Ball D is wound all the way to the end, 40". Maybe Ernie Ball is the brand you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I had no problems on my Joe Pass that I installed a frequensator on...I used D'addarios... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Because of the distance from the Frequensator on my Broadway to the 'D' string's tuning peg' date=' the wound part of the 'D' string doesn't reach the tuning peg. I can only insert & wrap the core. I've been having some tuning issues on the D string only, and wondered if this could be the cause? Perhaps the core is being stretched more than the outer wound part? Can anyone recommend "extra long" strings? Ta.[/quote'] I use Gibson Vintage Reissues or L5 strings. No issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 to clarify, I believe the joe pass is slightly smaller than the broadway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billybob Dylan Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 to clarify' date=' I believe the joe pass is slightly smaller than the broadway...[/quote']The distance from where the ball end sits in the Frequensator to the 'D' string tuning peg is nearly 39" on the Broadway! I compared it to my Dot, and it's only a little over 32" from the stop tailpiece to the tuner. Thanks for tips, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 it's about 36.5" on my JP...plenty of extra string at that length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 So now I really want to know what strings you are using Billybob? So Broadway owners can avoid buying those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 The distance from where the ball end sits in the Frequensator to the 'D' string tuning peg is nearly 39" on the Broadway! I compared it to my Dot' date=' and it's only a little over 32" from the stop tailpiece to the tuner. Thanks for tips, guys.[/quote'] So an EB will leave you an inch of string to wrap around the peg... not a lot but workable. Definitely want to use my 'no tail' stringing method... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billybob Dylan Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Definitely want to use my 'no tail' stringing method... Which is? I'm using Ernie Ball "Extra Short" 10-52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwf52 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 The first set I tried on my new Emperor Regent-which I think is the same body as the Broadway-is Thomastik GB12 flatwounds. Plenty enough to wrap around the D peg. No problem holding pitch. I've also got a set of D'Adddario Chromes and a set of Galli strings that I'm pretty sure will work too. Will update as I've tried them on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 DR String are wound all the way to the ends. I just bought a set because my local shop didn't have my brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Which is? I'm using Ernie Ball "Extra Short" 10-52. Basically' date=' I cut the strings to length before wrapping them around the post. You obviously won't be needing to cut your D string; just make a right-angle bend in the end of the string, about 3/16" long. 'Follow through' on the bend so that you end up with a little 'J'-shaped hook. Feed this into the post hole and start tightening. When you do have enough length, the formula is to cut the E string '1 post' longer (i.e. stretch the string to the 'A' string post and cut it there). then the A string '1 1/2 posts' longer, then 2, 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2. [img']http://www.marantatech.com/Graphix/strung.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billybob Dylan Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks, Rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug music Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I've been using Gretsch strings on my Gretsch lately. They are a fair bit longer than the D'Addarios, probably because the majority of Gretschs have Bigsbys which need the extra length. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=gretsch+strings&st= - Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrds1965 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just strung my Valensi and the Markley strings, 11 gauge, have enough string legnth to do it with the frequensator tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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