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13 to 56, D'addario Chromes

[quote name='tarcher' post='1154497' date='Mar 8 2011, 09:03 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-1952-PRECISION-BASS-UNBELIEVABLE-VINTAGE-FENDER-/390294548052?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5adf5e2e54"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-1952-PRECISIO...=item5adf5e2e54[/url] Well thats it. Would I really have it even if I could afford it. Dunno Probably not...........but you never know.[/quote] Hey, I already posted that one.

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I sold Manos a Radial Bassbone. Very smooth deal, great communications and even Fedex did their job effectively. Highly recommended.

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[quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1152916' date='Mar 7 2011, 08:20 PM']Tribute bands suck,btw.[/quote] So-called originals bands are quite capable of sucking too - usually 'cos they have poor material.

[quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1152916' date='Mar 7 2011, 08:20 PM']I just ate 48 Jaffa Cakes in one sitting.A new personal best. Now that was an original reply. Tribute bands suck,btw.[/quote] They could suck these:

They look to be low tension like TI Flats: D'Addario Black Nylons G 36.6lbs D 36.5lbs A 35.8lbs E 32.3lbs TI Jazz Flats G 37.03lbs D 37.47lbs A 31.30lbs E 34.39lbs

[quote name='Clarky' post='1152855' date='Mar 7 2011, 07:42 PM']I too would be interested due to the reasonable string gauges. I had Roto Tru Bass which sounded fabulously thumpy and DB-like but the D and G strings were so fat it inhibited me playing anything fast/tricky.[/quote] Hmmm ... fast and tricky? Dangerous ground. Perhaps you meant fast or tricky but not both at once?

[quote name='lojo' post='1152887' date='Mar 7 2011, 07:58 PM']Are you referring to repeat posts that cover or pay tribute to previously posted comments Also, you can only say what you said if nobody has ever posted a similar post against these types of posts This is an original response, at least I think so[/quote] Did you mean self-penned?

Anyone tried the new D'Addario black nylons? I take it that they are new, I don't recall seeing them before.

[quote name='PauBass' post='1152779' date='Mar 7 2011, 06:34 PM'] Ok, I'll put up with the silk...D'Addario Chromes then? How do La Bellas and TI compare to those?[/quote] I haven't played any Chromes for ages but I'd say they are the highest tension, then La Bellas, then low tension TIs. Chromes are the brightest, TIs have more mids, and La Bellas least bright. I'd be happy to see those comparisons disputed. Like with any strings, there is no real substitute for trying them. It's an expensive business but with flats they do last for ages.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1152741' date='Mar 7 2011, 05:59 PM']Most strings have silks on... You can always singe em off with a lighter?! Bright, high tension? Sounds like you want some Chromes.[/quote] Especially most flats. +1 on the D'Addario Chromes (with silks)

As well as the Fender, Hofner & Rotosound already mentioned, also Thomastik Infeld, D'Addario, La Bella, Pyramid, and Lakland flats have silk. EDIT: DR too

[quote name='Beedster' post='1151582' date='Mar 6 2011, 04:11 PM']The Precision Special SHOULD be the perfect bass, but I haven't really ever got on with one. I don't really know what it was about them, but as Dave said above, I did once describe mine as 'agricultural' and I stand by it. The circuit wasn't all that clever, and no matter what I played it through, it just didn't sound great to my ears. It also didn't play well. Have they bought out a new version?[/quote] Yes, they have: [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/search.php?partno=0194070700"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/searc...rtno=0194070700[/url] [quote name='Beedster' post='1151582' date='Mar 6 2011, 04:11 PM']Lakland is an interesting idea. I love the look of some of them as well (call me shallow). I'm guessing the Decade isn't all that versatile, 'cos to my tastes, if it was, that would really be worth looking into?[/quote] Chris, the Decade is versatile but perhaps not in the way you require as it's also somewhat idiosyncratic. Also, the Decade also has a definitely Jazz type neck. However, if you can't get your hands on one around Canterbury and you fancy a trip to Brighton to test one out you'd be welcome.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1151577' date='Mar 6 2011, 04:07 PM']Of course he wants a fiver, Dave. He just doesn't realise it yet ...[/quote] There is a case to be made for a fiver in that function band but personally I'd be resistant. Perhaps we could club together and get Chris a D-tuner.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1151554' date='Mar 6 2011, 03:50 PM']Lakland JO, preferably with the 35" scale. If that's too expensive, go for the 55-01 maybe? For a functions band, hell for almost any band, the Skyline option is perfectly acceptable.[/quote] Does he want a fiver? Chris, do you want a fiver?

[quote name='discreet' post='1151565' date='Mar 6 2011, 03:58 PM']Precision Deluxe?[/quote] I think Chris once described the Precision Deluxe as 'agricultural'. Although he was talking about the earlier edition.

[quote name='Blondino' post='1151501' date='Mar 6 2011, 02:54 PM']Silly question gets a silly answer. Fair enough.[/quote] It wasn't at all intended to be silly. In fact it might be wise to buy two packs so you have back up readily available.

I had a G&L 2500 for a while and it did do a very wide range of sounds. I might have kept it if it didn't have so many strings. So the suggestions of an L2000 could be a good one.

[quote name='Blondino' post='1151462' date='Mar 6 2011, 02:04 PM']Having been somewhat of a casual bassist until recently, I'm used to only buying about one set of strings per year. But everytime I go to a shop, I completely forget what gauge and brand I used the previous time. I just rely on the shop assistant to tell me that "this is the gauge most people use", who then just gives me what I assume to be a random generic brand of nickel-coated strings. My main bass is an Ibanez GWB 35. I remember being more than satisfied with the original gauge, and assume I have inadvertently stuck with it since I haven't had to do any major truss-rod adjustments. Would anyone be so kind as to suggest a likely gauge for this instrument, and, whilst your at it, a decent brand to boot? Much obliged. Tom[/quote] It depends on all sorts of things, including genre, the kind of sound you need, and simply personal preference so I'm not going to recommend a string type or gauge. However, keep the packet then you'll always know what strings you bought last time.

[quote name='Beedster' post='1151388' date='Mar 6 2011, 12:38 PM']And the picked flatwound tone in my head today is: [url="http://www.myspace.com/ofmontreal/music/songs/coquet-coquette-71274522"]http://www.myspace.com/ofmontreal/music/so...quette-71274522[/url] However, given my undoubted expertise, this tone is likely either fingerstyle on rounds or a synth/sampled. Still love it though, something of the mid-era Beatles about it but with a whole lot more funk.[/quote] Sounded good to me.

Oh, and it ought to be a heavy gauge pick like a Dunlop Stubby 2mm (or even 3mm)

[quote name='Beedster' post='1151326' date='Mar 6 2011, 11:45 AM']La Bella Deep Talkin' flats are my first choice. I think the heavier the gauge, the closer you're going to get to the sound you want. Depending on what you're playing at present, it might take a while for your fingers to adapt[/quote] Yes, La Bellas are probably the best bet although I think Pyramid Golds or GHS Precision Flats can do it too.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1151250' date='Mar 6 2011, 10:42 AM']...and maybe a bit of sponge at the bridge.[/quote] Sorry, I forgot to mention the sponge.