Hi Marc - There are several bass string manufacturers who will provide (sometimes for a small fee) a string ordering kit including a special tape measure that has a hitch pin loop on the end instead of the traditional hook. These tape measures already compensate for the length of the hitch pin loop on the tape, so there's no additional calculation necessary. They usually are metric, which most manufacturers prefer over decimal measurements. I know Arledge has them, and I think Mapes might too. Just call whatever string supplier you intend to use and ask. -- Scott A. Helms, RPT Helms Music Enterprises 480-818-3871 www.helmsmusic.net
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