You do need it Have you still got Aria Bass? I can report on the success/failure of an actual adjusting bridge when it arrivesSingle coil wrote:Ok, you bastards just reminded me to spend money on more shit I don’t reeeeeally need
Anyone like bass guitars?
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
That’s already thuddy enough. I’m thinkin for my p style wot haz rounds. It’s done well for all my recording so far.
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Did you get D'Addario Halfwounds?Bg wrote:Woah those half round strings feel freaky at first, I thought they were sticky and were old stock or something. But according to Talkbass, thats how they are. They do wear in though apparently, even in the last hour they've improved beyond compare to how they first felt. So many put them on then bin them in the first 5 mins. I love that they feel pretty smooth but still keep the P-Bass tone that I think would be lost with full flats on it.
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Yep they're the ones
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
I put some on the Tobias because the high end on that with S/S Rounds was (for me) unusable/ too abrasive.
You can definitely dig in on Halfs
Before putting a set on the Tobias I hadn't used Halfwounds since the late 80's early 90's
You can definitely dig in on Halfs
Before putting a set on the Tobias I hadn't used Halfwounds since the late 80's early 90's
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
I was going to restring my Jazz tonight but just can't be arsed.
Once you've had a Steinberger its a drag changing strings
Once you've had a Steinberger its a drag changing strings
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Maybe try Chromes firstel byrdo wrote:Sounds cool. I'm going for flats next time I buy srtings for the squier.
Give them 4-6 weeks to calm down
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I prefer a higher action with Flatsel byrdo wrote:Yeah chromes. Light gauge. And I'll take down the action and relief while I'm at it.
Yes look at the relief as Flats obviously increase the tension on the instrument
I've got the respective weights around here somewhere I'll post them up at some point.
Without trying to sounfpd like Nervous Nellie they will 'feel' different too...but IMO well worth trialling / faffing about with.
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Yes Flats sound better than dead Rounds
There's also the 'feel' or 'touch' thing.
D'Addario Total Set Tension:
Pro Steels EPS 165 Round Wound - 159.94lbs
Chromes XL ECB82 - 224lbs
There's also the 'feel' or 'touch' thing.
D'Addario Total Set Tension:
Pro Steels EPS 165 Round Wound - 159.94lbs
Chromes XL ECB82 - 224lbs
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Absolutely on the money there. Flats over dead rounds any day.foal30 wrote:Yes Flats sound better than dead Rounds
There's also the 'feel' or 'touch' thing.
D'Addario Total Set Tension:
Pro Steels EPS 165 Round Wound - 159.94lbs
Chromes XL ECB82 - 224lbs
Currently got La Bella 0760M Original 1954 Flat Wound Stainless Steel 52-110 on the 78 P Bass. They are big high tension strings.
On the Hofner's I have Hofner flats 40/60/80/100.
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
I go thomastik because
Best sounding Flats
Low tension
Expensive, but never need replacing
similarities to my double bass
Best sounding Flats
Low tension
Expensive, but never need replacing
similarities to my double bass
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I dunno if it's the low tuning of a bass, or the 4 strings, but I really enjoy playing mine, must actually get it out and use it...
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Does anyone here know anything about using Gibson bass pickups on fender basses?
Are there string spacing issues etc?
Are there string spacing issues etc?
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Re: Anyone like bass guitars?
Like mudbuckers?Kev77 wrote:Does anyone here know anything about using Gibson bass pickups on fender basses?
Are there string spacing issues etc?
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