Universal Bass strings - use of

[Michael Gamble]

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Hello Matthew and List
When I am obliged to use these "universal" bass strings to replace a =
broken - or missing - bass string I usually find the helix hitch loop =
end is too long and have to shorten it accordingly. For this I usually =
use the Broadwood double hitch pin loop and give a kink on the core to =
stop it tightening up on the hitch pin. Then I calculate how much =
stretch is likely to happen (I don't want the covering to go through the =
agraffe/whatever - do I?) That established, use your side cutters to =
score through the new covering and unwind the covering to be discarded. =
You will need your side cutter to start opening up the covering and your =
vise-grips to hold the covering to be discarded so you have firm control =
of the proceedings. You will find that if you are replacing =
one-of-a-pair the sound will not be right. You'll have to replace both. =
I once got away with replacing one of a pair, but that was using a =
string-makers replacement from my pattern - not using a "universal". =
That was touch and go!
Good luck, Matthew. I'm sure many others will offer advice as well.
Regards
Michael G.(UK)
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