Can you use electric guitar strings on a bass guitar?
Question:
i have a bass guitar and electric guitar strings. I am wondering if you can use the electric guitar strings on the bass.
Answer: They won't fit. Guitar is 25.5" scale, bass is 34" scale.
Here is a cheap source for strings
http://www.webstrings.com/
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