Stingray 5 issue

[Gruven]

Here's a good one for ya'.

Three different sets of strings from different makers: Elixer, D'Addario and Ernie Ball. All ended up doing the same thing; my E string goes dead before all of the rest (I mean DEAD).

Anything you can think of? I'm baffled by it. It's never happened on any of my other basses.

 

[strummer]

This was discussed some time ago at TB, and the solution then was to put the strings on properly. Seems that if the core gets twisted the string can go dead immediately.

 

[jongitarz]

I really don't see how this is a SR5 problem.

 

[Gruven]

This was discussed some time ago at TB, and the solution then was to put the strings on properly. Seems that if the core gets twisted the string can go dead immediately.

The idea makes sense, but why only the E string?

I'm not new at stringing a bass, I've been playing for 25+ years and never had this problem. Could there be another cause, or is it a result of the wedged shape of the tuning post 'rolling' the string as its being tuned?

Any other suggestions or ideas?

I really don't see how this is a SR5 problem.

It doesn't happen on any of my other basses.


I'm not knocking the SR5. I love everything about it beside the, slightly uneven, string spacing at the nut. It's one of my favorite basses ever.

 

[strummer]

I really don't see how this is a SR5 problem.

It isn't.

 

[strummer]

I love everything about it beside the, slightly uneven, string spacing at the nut. It's one of my favorite basses ever.

Since the nut is cut by a machine at the factory, your uneven nut must be a replacement.

And the downforce on the string created by the conical post does not twist the string, I just restrung my Bongo and checked that while at it.

 

[Gruven]

Since the nut is cut by a machine at the factory, your uneven nut must be a replacement.

Just checked it (center to center) with machinist's scale and it's an illusion due to the different string guages. It just seems more noticeable on this bass.

And the downforce on the string created by the conical post does not twist the string, I just restrung my Bongo and checked that while at it.

Thanks for your input. There has to be something happening differently here. I've never had this problem with any other instrument, and I've owned bunch.

You seem awfully sure of yourself, Strummer. Proud of that Bongo, are you?

 

[roballanson]

You seem awfully sure of yourself, Strummer. Proud of that Bongo, are you?

Oh lets not open that old can of worms....horses for courses man...we are all brothers here no matter what colour, shape, or number of strings we chose.

There is too much racism around as it is without us EB devotees starting on each other

peace.

 

[Gruven]

There is too much racism around as it is without us EB devotees starting on each other

I'm not starting anything. I'm just slightly bothered by this issue. It's every mans right to play a toilet seat if he wishes to.

(it's just a joke, Strummer. Don't get hairy on me.)

 

[Mobay45]

You seem awfully sure of yourself, Strummer. Proud of that Bongo, are you?

It's funny, but I guess I read this comment in a different way than roballanson did. I saw it as a little ribbing, not a confrontation.

It just shows how careful we have to be with what and how we say and write things.

 

[Disquieter]

first off, i don't think it looks anything like a toilet seat.


second, the E string on your SR5 is going dead so early is quite possibly because you play it way more than the others, and that this bass is the best one you've ever had over all your other basses and that you cannot stop playing and pounding on that poor defenseless E string.

 

[Gruven]

first off, i don't think it looks anything like a toilet seat.


second, the E string on your SR5 is going dead so early is quite possibly because you play it way more than the others, and that this bass is the best one you've ever had over all your other basses and that you cannot stop playing and pounding on that poor defenseless E string.

It's one of the best, no doubt. I have an ash bodied Fender Jazz (I just said the F word... heh!) that'll rival just about any bass made. Just so you know, I never, ever, beat my girls.

It's possible that you're right about playing the E string more, although I've never really noticed that. Good point, maybe...

 

[Mobay45]

Put some TI flats on it. They never go dead.

 

[Gruven]

Put some TI flats on it. They never go dead.

Thanks, but I'll save that for the P-Bass.

 

[Dargin]

Flats never go dead because they are already deceased. ( I have a bass with flats too....)

 

[Mobay45]

Flats never go dead because they are already deceased. ( I have a bass with flats too....)

I have three basses with flats on them. Somehow, someone here talked me into trying them and I love them.

I believe his name is Jack something.

Has something to do with cows.

 

[Dargin]

Try a set of rounds again. i had flats on my HH Bongo, and just put rounds on them last night. The rounds sounded fantastic. it was nice to get a crisp tone.

 

[Golem]

Try a set of rounds again. i had flats on my HH Bongo, and just put rounds on them last night. The rounds sounded fantastic. it was nice to get a crisp tone.

I almost always play flats, but the other night I had to play my Hoberger [venue space limitations] and that ax just happened to still have RWs on it from lending it out. All the doors and windows were humming and rattling. Played that venue 100s of times with no such problem. I can see why RWs are the vast majority choice.

 

[Mobay45]

My Stingray has rounds on it and so does my P bass. I still like them from time to time for certain styles.

 

[Golem]

I have three basses with flats on them. Somehow, someone here talked me into trying them and I love them.

I believe his name is Jack something.

Has something to do with cows.

...... and giant beanstalks, golden eggs, and Fee Fi Fo Fum?

Fee, when gov'mint takes your bread,
Fi, a note to follow Feeeeee......
Fo, someone who wants you dead,
Fum, a finger to slap Low-Beeeee....