Gecko 5 bass thru body. Need strings, tried several sets that don't reach

[High_Flight_Music]

What are you guys using?  I've tried several sets of strings, even some that are supposed to be "super long" but they won't reach if I run them thru body.

Do the ones for sale by warmoth reach thru body or just if you hook them into the bridge on the topside?

Thanks!

Steve

 

[tubby.twins]

I've been using D'Addario XL strings with most of my Geckos.  The "super-long" sets work just fine with the Takeuchi bridge, even when I run them through the body.

The D'Addario ProSteels (sold by Warmoth) should work as well.  I prefer the tone and feel of the XLs.  I tried a set of long-scale (not super-long) ProSteels a few years back (attached to the bridge, not through-body) and they kinda grated on my ears.

 

[cmalidore]

I've gone through a few sets that should fit, but just barely do...even from the bridge.  I just keep forgetting that it's a bigger scale instrument than I used to play. I've gone back to the ProSteels sold through Warmoth for now, they fit wonderfully.