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[list] [*][b]Have you tried Elixir strings before? [/b] [/list] Yup! Elixirs are my 'go-to' strings and have used them almost exclusively for the last 2 years.[list] [*][b]What other brands are you familiar with?[/b] [/list] Various DR strings (coated), Fodera Stainless steels, Payson Stainless steels, D'addario (nickels and pro-steels), Rotosound 'swing' bass strings and a brief encounter with Ernie Ball Slinkys (pink packet). All of the strings are roundwounds.[list] [*][b]What bass(es) will you try the new strings on?[/b] [/list] Most likely my ACG Uber Recurve but possibly on the Warwick Thumb. Strings tend to make a very drastic difference for the thumb bass (more than I've noticed on any other bass).[list] [*][b]What sort of environment will you be playing them in (e.g studio, gigging, practicing)[/b] [/list] Gigging definitely in an originals band , rehearsing in studios weekly as well as in the house direct into an interface. It's not set in stone yet but likely to be recording at some point in the near future too (dependant of course on the drummists ability to play our songs to a click).[list] [*][b]Why do you think you'll be a good candidate to test the strings?[/b] [/list] I think I'd be quite a good candidate for reasons similar to EliasMooseBlaster in that in the band I am in the bass has a 'lead' role and I've tried lots of different strings to try and settle on what I found to work best in a mix. I tend to go for strings that can retain much brightness as possible as I find they not only stand out better in the mix but they react considerably better (objective, I suppose?) to the any pedals I use regularly. The clarity is one thing I always try to get from a set of strings as I find it retains the character of the particular bass. The band I am currently playing with tends to range from quite a few genres (funk, rock, hip-hop, metal and on a few occasions somewhat ambient soundscapes) which I found some strings can deal with but never quite 'excel' at doing this. No previous reviews or blogs though other than a bloke I sent an overly long winded message to the other week about Mono cases!

Any walking bassline is near impossible for me.

I recently learned Root of all evil by Dream Theater thinking "Yes it's one of their easiest songs but it still sounds quite a challenge". Found it was actually fairly easy...a lot easier than it sounds. (a little enduring as it's a long song though). I'm not a very skilled player really. Song 2 by Blur would also be one I'd count

[quote name='goonieman' timestamp='1433706235' post='2793298'] ^ this. I guess that they are just seen as session basses, without the 'cool' factor of a J or P. [/quote] I always find that weird. I know I'm in the minority but I find a P or a J really uninteresting (not considering the sounds of the instruments.). To me if I see a bassist play something that isn't a Fender P or J it feels quite refreshing!

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1433692592' post='2793135'] Does that work ok on the bass then? The TC Electronics FAQ for it says it doesn't have the bass mode like the original polytune had, so doesn't work as well. [/quote] I can't say for the noir but I have the polytune mini 2 and it tunes down to Ab no bother.

I'd be keeping the Warwick but that's just me. I'd wait a month or so and whatever one you pick up the most often (if you're like me you'll always gravitate towards one of them) is the keeper!

Save up extra and buy an Axe Fx... ...is that cheating? To actually answer the question. A good compressor pedal (Cali probably), Darkglass B7K, a delay of some form and if funds are still there perhaps a chorus (to go on top of my current pedals)

Discovered this band recently as they're playing a festival I'm going to next month. Looking forward to seeing them. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgb0wqW28oU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgb0wqW28oU[/url]

I don't ever use picks but I kinda want one...

I'm sure everybody knows what I'd say here but just incase... ...ACG is never a bad shout.

[quote name='Iain' timestamp='1433411235' post='2790809'] Nicely played, sounded great to me. Sweet bass too. [/quote] Thank ya [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1433414757' post='2790842'] Beautiful bass. [/quote] I certainly think so!

[quote name='Bassaio' timestamp='1433367359' post='2790567'] maybe it's not so porn like others... but it's kinda sexy to me :-D [/quote] I'd say it counts if we overlook those strings! Wanted one of these for ages but never even tried one unfortunately!

The previous idea has went a bit on the back burner at the mo due to laziness but recorded this earlier on today. Excuse the screw ups but the bass is really (probably) too high up compared to the track so nice and easy to hear. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMM8AHFc63A"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMM8AHFc63A[/url]

I'm not going but after having a look at the lineup. The only band I know of (that I like) playing on a small stage is Sylosis on the Friday! Well worth checking out if you like heavier stuff!

The internet never ceases to amaze me

Another one for a second hand Warwick on here. Ibanez feel great in my experience with them but in a mix a German Warwick blows it out the water (opinion of course).

now that is gorgeous!

now that is gorgeous!

I know (as I've spoke a few times) the guy who makes these. I'm sure if you ask for coloured layers he'd be more than happy to do so! I felt the strat prototype he had last year, not lightweight by any means but it did look cool

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1433111800' post='2788017'] It's finished. I'd love to share a photograph with BC but I can't because I'm pretty sure if I fire a camera at it, the headstock'll fall off. Y'know, because it's a Gibson and they're well known for neck dive and spontaneous headstock detachment syndrome. [/quote] You have a point, do us a drawing instead?

My board as it currently stands : TC Polytune Mini 2 > Darkglass B3K > MXR Bass Octave Deluxe > MXR Bass Envelope Filter > EHX Memory Toy delay. All powered by the MXR Power Brick. The bass octave and the delay are both new additions so looking forward to using them at rehearsals.

I don't unfortunately but creepily enough I almost posted this exact same topic earlier on yesterday! If you do get a shot of one let us know your thoughts? I'm still on the fence about wether one would be worth the expense of not.

If there are bits of the solo off key them say. If I was playing something out of the songs key and didn't realise it I'd want to be told. Certainly wouldn't want to look like a fool on stage!

Had great service from them too. Was down in England at a friend's house last year as I was buying a bass from him but couldnt find a case that would fit it. Gave Bass Gear a ring and they measured the case and I had it the next day (I ordered around 3 o clock I believe). They also offered to measure some strings for me when Iwasnt sure if certain brands would fit or not.

Only had one bass up until recentlybut had a spare strap lying around and each strap has it's own bass (mainly dictated by "the more comfortable strap goes on the heavy bass"). They both have different branded straplocks so it'd be a pain switching them every time I wanted to take the other bass out.