Question 1

I would like trubass 88's for my short scale but in a .45 - 100 Do they make them and where can I get them? I'm a 53 year Bass Pro!

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Sorry - the only make trubass in 65-115. Due to the strings being nylon Rotosound say they need to be heavier otherwise they would become to flappy.Hope that helpsPaul

Question 2

what strings would you recommend for a vintage Gretsch 6071 bass

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Hi there,You're in luck as you've come to the right man to ask! I own a short scale bass that is a 30", and I have loaded it with these strings, with GREAT results. Rotosound make a set of these for a short scale, which I'm sorry to say we don't stock, but you can find them on-line elsewhere. I would advise caution however, as they are quite a heavy gauge for a short scale, and I had to re-cut the nut slots as the bass I have was loaded with a set of .040 - .095. I own 2 short scale basses and have always previously preferred to stick with the lighter gauge, as they are really optimum for a short scale. I decided to try these on my bass that isn't vintage, just in case the tension was too much, but luckily I have only needed to adjust the nut and saddles, and not the truss rod. I can't however promise that it would be that simple for you as I am not familiar with the Gretsch bass personally. The Rotosound website has some great info on these strings and also tells you who uses them, so you will have a good idea of how they sound recorded albeit on different basses. The best album for me that really showcases them is The Beatles "Abbey Road".Hope this helps.Kind regardsJames @ Lindo

Question 3

Would these strings be suitable for a Fender Precision bass?

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I don’t see why not wish I had a fender I got a strat 64 and a Gibson bass and a burns bison

Question 4

What strings do you recommend for a Epiphone eb0 and a Cort Junior, both short scale. I was thinking maybe Nylon and Flatwound.

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Previousyy I used Rotosound swing bass for all my basses, recently bought Tru Bass strings for my jazz, wish I'd tried them years ago wont go back to steel wounds now , got the sound i wanted for years almost an upright bass sound, warm,deep,but not dull , cant say more then that, as for short scale i suggest trying a set of Rotosound Solo strings (short scale ) these are metal but pressure wound almost flat sound great and are great for your fingers, you decide which bass to put them on, Tru bass rotos ( short scale again ) on the other and take it from there ,pretty sure you'll get some really useful tones from both sets, best of luck!

Product Dimensions	16 x 16 x 2 cm; 86.18 g
Item model number	RS88LD
Body Material	Wood
Colour	Original Version
Scale Length	Medium Scale
String Gauge	Non-standard (65, 75, 100, 115)
String Material	Nylon
Number of Strings	4
Material Type	Nylon
Country Produced In	United Kingdom
Size	Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large
Item Weight	86.2 g

RS88LD Black Nylon Standard Gauge Flatwound Bass Strings (65 75 100 115)

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