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Thread: DHB-5 Semi Hollow Bass: STRINGS that fit??

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    DHB-5 Semi Hollow Bass: STRINGS that fit??

    Hello all, I have been trying to work out which strings fit the Semi-Hollow Bass DHB-5 to no avail.
    This seems to be an ongoing issue as I have seen a number of threads, but have not been able to see a solution. I have seen a number of images of these bass guitars with strings so there must be a solution. The scale length is 34" on the box, but due to the fact that the strings feed through the body, a significant amount of length is lost. I need the longest available strings for a 5-string Bass (i measured 39" from ball-end to taper).

    Can anyone please help me? Thanks.
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    I ran into this with my YB-4 Build and ended up getting super long scale flat wounds from Strings and Beyond.

    https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/decchba5lisu.html

    A lot trickier with a 5 string, but these look like they might work

    https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dad...ng-45-130.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain View Post
    I ran into this with my YB-4 Build and ended up getting super long scale flat wounds from Strings and Beyond.

    https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/decchba5lisu.html

    A lot trickier with a 5 string, but these look like they might work

    https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dad...ng-45-130.html
    Heya, thanks for that, but I dont think they will fit either as, according to their site:
    These strings are designed for super long scale basses (36”+) and have a taper at 38”"

    I need a minimum of 39" at taper
    Last edited by DarkMatterResist; 29-06-2020 at 01:24 PM.
    ~~ love through art ~~
    Build 1: DHB-5 Semi-Hollow Electric Bass https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10621
    Build 2: GSM-1 Electric Guitar https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10714

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