German loops on M Bass strings

[Erwinspiano at aol.com]

Hi Ron
  I totally agree. Double wrap etc. However bearing  problems can occur when 
retrofitting these loops to an existing bridge where the  bearing load was 
designed for the twist style loop, which lays quite a bit lower  than the German 
loop which, sits up higher on the hitch pin.  
    Also Something to consider when bridge caps are  being replaced...... one 
needs to Decide up front to use them &  set your bridge height 
accordingly..... &  uhh....not as an after  thought.  amhIk
  Dale
 
 
 
 
The standard M scale at A 1 has a speaking length of 124 cm. With the  
standard 1.5 mm core and a wrap diameter of 5.6, nothing much is going to happen  
down there with the stock spec', regardless of how good or otherwise the sound  
board might be. I'd suggest a re-scale with something like 1.3 or 1.225 for 
the  core with a double wrap taken up to around 6.0 or a bit more. If you double 
loop  the eyes as well you'll get it cracking (I'd better mention that a 
shorter  version of the standard old twisted eye will go pretty hard as well, if 
you use  vertical hitches with it - uncle Ron N is a big fan of that approach). 
 But  talk to Jim A as well. He's capable of firing a few ideas at you.



Ron O.



 
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