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alstocko

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  1. Hey guys, back on her after a long absence.

    I'm looking for some advice regarding a new short scale I picked up. It's an old Kay bass EB 100, not in the best nick so I'm in the process of restoring it.

    Anyway... I currently play the Thomastik Infeld Jazz flats on my P, and I'm looking to put some tapewounds (most likely LaBellas) on this bass when it's finished. The difficulty I'm having is finding out which tapewounds would be of a similar tension on this bass at 30.5" scale. I'm not bothered about them being a bit higher tension, but I'd like to keep the difference between the two basses close.

    Thanks,

    Alec

  2. I'm looking at buying a Classic P pretty soon after all the talk from players that I respect a lot.
    Is there anyone in the BC community that would allow me to have a play on their bass before I take the plunge?

    Thanks

  3. Hey guys and girls (mainly guys, let's be honest),

    I found some strings today after moving house that I'm struggling to identify, and could do with some help.

    They have purple silks on both ends, gold ball ends and are flatwound-esque, but nowhere near as smooth as my labellas or TIs

    I'll try and upload a photo asap to help.

    Thanks in advance,

    Alec

  4. [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1421919875' post='2666506']


    I tried these and won't use them again. They were stiffer than the Spiro weichs and had no oomph on the bass.



    I'm tempted to try guts on at least the G and D. Which brand do you play?
    [/quote]

    What bass are you using? There's tonnes of "oomph" coming from my bass with the Pirrazis!

  5. [quote name='Mottlefeeder' timestamp='1421325380' post='2659828']
    I have a health problem that causes my thumbs to go into cramp after about 90 seconds of sustained use. I'm currently using work-arounds and sloppy technique to get by.

    Any bass tutors in the Warrington / Manchester area interested in exploring whether I can improve my playing?

    Thanks

    David
    [/quote]

    I'm based in Warrington and could give some technique/posture lessons to help relieve the strain.

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