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Sambrook

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  1. As far as I know, there's only one set of these available from Thomastik. Gauges in the picture...
  2. Bought these from the marketplace here, they're nicely worn in - bright with the tone fully open, warmer with tone down. I'm not a fan of roundwounds, so here they are. Don't know the gauge, or composition, sorry. I think they're nickel... Price includes postage. Cheers.
  3. I absolutely love Thomastik rounds, got these 2nd hand here. Supple, smooth and very toneful. They're listed as medium scale, but fit 30" very happily. Unfortunately, the E string is noticeably duller than the others. If you can cope with that, these might be just the thing for you (!). Price includes postage. Cheers.
  4. Know hardly anything about these strings, can't remember where they came from (on a bass, separately, in a lucky dip?), or the gauge, just that being D'Addario, they are very good! Price includes postage. Cheers.
  5. More mystery; I know they're D'Addario, but that's it. Can't remember how I came by them, but I'm not a fan of roundwounds, unless they're Thomastiks, so here they are for sale. Not heavily used. They've been on a 2 a side bass, but judging from the winds on the G, I think they were cut for 4 inline. Price includes postage. Cheers.
  6. I'm a huge fan of Thomastik strings, rounds and flats. Low tension, so supple, and great tone. I'm not sure how I've accumulated so many sets, but the descriptions below might shed some light: 1. Single B string, in great shape. £15, but can combine it with one of the other sets. 2. 4 string set, cut 4 inline, BUT with a busted G strings (cue sniggers). The G seems to be a weak point with these rounds, as it's happened to me more than once. Not whilst playing, but when putting on different basses. The string retainer on a Fender style headstock seems to wear/expose the core... £20 posted. (Also, the A has an exposed core) 3. Same as above - 4 string, 4 inline, but another busted G! £20 posted. 4. Another 'slight seconds' - this time the G is just shorter. Cut for 4 inline, the G has some silk on it, but would only reach a 2 a side G tuner. £25 posted. I'll number the pics, which should help. Cheers.
  7. Just flicked through 22 pages (day off, bored), only 2 pics of the Cheyenne (or Laramie or some name like that). Laredo? I mention this because I find the Rickenbacker too 'fussy' visually - blocks, binding, knobs/switches, pickup surrounds, massive scratch plate etc etc... However, the Cheyenne/Laramie/Fort Worth model has the lovely Rickenbacker silhouette without all the clutter, just the essentials. Imho etc.. Is this model just less popular, or is there another reason...? I await your comments/scorn with interest...
  8. Saw Hejira last night in Kendal, playing Joni Mitchell's 'Jaco/jazz' period. Really excellent show, great playing by all. Bass player (Dave Jones?) on top form. Thoroughly recommended...
  9. I would second the above thoughts about not being scared of the 'bare' fingerboard. Your fingers already know the correct spacing, even if your eyes disagree...
  10. 1 mystery set of short scale flats: black silks at ball end, light blue at t'other. They play nicely, but I prefer lower tension. Maruszcyck flats, very smooth indeed, but fairly stiff, so not for me. Don't know the history of either set, I've played them on and off, but more off than on. Tons of life in both sets. Price includes postage. Cheers.
  11. Bought these from the marketplace here, as a trial. Decent tone, but too stiff for me (TI weakling). Cut 4 online. Don't know which version they are, or the gauge, sorry. Price includes postage. Cheers.
  12. These came with my Epiphone Jack Casady fretless, so I don't know which 'group' they are, or the gauge. I was pleasantly surprised by them, as I'm a Thomastik flats snob; these sound good, and reasonably supple. 34" scale, cut for 2 a side, played for only a couple of days. Price includes postage. Cheers.
  13. Excellent strings, but sold the bass they were destined for. Played for maybe a couple of days? Descriptions in the photo. Medium scale, but fitted short scale very happily. Price includes postage. Cheers.
  14. These came with a new bass, played them for a couple of days, but the bass needs flats, so these are for sale. Cut for 2 a side. Info in the photo. Price includes postage. Cheers.
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