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    Same string ?

    Is a 040. extra slinky bassguitar string the same as a 040. extra slinky electric guitar string? cuz I broke it ...
    I'm also gonna try th Les Claypool String thing :
    2 A strings (080.) en 2 G strings (040.) (tuned EADG ofcourse)
    Any comments ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Ernie_Ball
    Is a 040. extra slinky bassguitar string the same as a 040. extra slinky electric guitar string? cuz I broke it ...
    No. The ball end is smaller and the string is shorter on the guitar string.

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