Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I must have said this before, but I've got medium scale 45-105 La Bella flats on mine and they are perfect. Like these stylee.. Medium Scale:760FS-M – 34″ Ball-End to Silk Edited January 24, 2014 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks Guys. I think I'll order up a set of Status 32" because they're cheap and I've never tried them, and fall back on the labellas if they turn out not to my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 HEY HEY- just got the call....... My new bass arrived so its off into Glasgow tomorrow to pick it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I had a little go on one unplugged in GAK this afternoon. Very nice, but, of course, it had roundwound strings which was bit of a passion killer for me. Still .... we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390586300' post='2347327'] I had a little go on one unplugged in GAK this afternoon. Very nice, but, of course, it had roundwound strings which was bit of a passion killer for me. Still .... we'll see. [/quote] Once you get the crap rounds off, it's a completly different beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390586676' post='2347337'] Once you get the crap rounds off, it's a completly different beast [/quote] Absolutely. Roundwounds are just wrong on this bass. Another full day in the studio rehearsing with mine today and it keeps making me and my bandmates smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390586676' post='2347337'] Once you get the crap rounds off, it's a completly different beast [/quote] I knew that really. Have you got a case? Soft or hard? Apparently Jack Casady case fits but £99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390586920' post='2347341'] I knew that really. Have you got a case? Soft or hard? Apparently Jack Casady case fits but £99 [/quote] I've been using this gig bag from Thomann. Well padded and it fits like a glove. http://www.thomann.de/gb/mobile_prod.html?AR=243807 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390587275' post='2347344'] I've been using this gig bag from Thomann. Well padded and it fits like a glove. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/mobile_prod.html?AR=243807"]http://www.thomann.d....html?AR=243807[/url] [/quote] Deceptive, because I would have guessed that didn't fit at all. Is that slightly pink and black or does my screen need adjusting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390587739' post='2347356'] Deceptive, because I would have guessed that didn't fit at all. Is that slightly pink and black or does my screen need adjusting? [/quote] I know! I came home from the shop annoyed that they didn't have a case for the Coronado. Much to my surprise it fitted perfectly in this gig bag. It doesn't fit the Fender gig bag in which my P Bass came in, so it won't fit in any electric bass gig bag. And it's not pink. It's beige and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390588490' post='2347371'] I know! I came home from the shop annoyed that they didn't have a case for the Coronado. Much to my surprise it fitted perfectly in this gig bag. It doesn't fit the Fender gig bag in which my P Bass came in, so it won't fit in any electric bass gig bag. And it's not pink. It's beige and black. [/quote] OK, I'm going to have to sell something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm getting bad gas for one of the Coronados or maybe a Starcaster - but I really don't know how I'd get on with the short scale. I'm happy with whatever nut width but have doubts about getting to grips with the scale length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1390589204' post='2347384'] I'm getting bad gas for one of the Coronados or maybe a Starcaster - but I really don't know how I'd get on with the short scale. I'm happy with whatever nut width but have doubts about getting to grips with the scale length [/quote] I never find that a problem. Or, at least, no more problem than moving from upright to bass guitar or from 1.75" P nut to 1.5" J nut. A few minutes to get the muscle memory lined up usually does the trick. Or think of it as a 34" scale tuned down a full tone but with a capo at fret two - that's a 30.33" scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I din't have any problems adapting and I never owned a short scale bass in more than 20 years playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390586920' post='2347341'] I knew that really. Have you got a case? Soft or hard? Apparently Jack Casady case fits but £99 [/quote] I've just got the bobbins soft case it came with from Wunjo. There's a pic on TB of a chap with his Coronado in a Jack Casady, but the ones I've seen online have an Epi logo, and that don't seem right in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390589863' post='2347398'] I've just got the bobbins soft case it came with from Wunjo. There's a pic on TB of a chap with his Coronado in a Jack Casady, but the ones I've seen online have an Epi logo, and that don't seem right in my head! [/quote] I had in mind a spray can of matt black for the Epiphone logo. ... and what is 'bobbins soft case'? Edited January 24, 2014 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390589547' post='2347391'] I never find that a problem. Or, at least, no more problem than moving from upright to bass guitar or from 1.75" P nut to 1.5" J nut. A few minutes to get the muscle memory lined up usually does the trick. Or think of it as a 34" scale tuned down a full tone but with a capo at fret two - that's a 30.33" scale. [/quote] [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390589768' post='2347396'] I din't have any problems adapting and I never owned a short scale bass in more than 20 years playing. [/quote] Thanks - you're not helping my gas I keep looking at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390590045' post='2347403'] I had in mind a spray can of matt black for the Epiphone logo. ... and what is 'bobbins soft case'? [/quote] Bobbins = a bit crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390593095' post='2347454'] Bobbins = a bit crap [/quote] Ah, sorry, I must keep up more with the youth lingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390590045' post='2347403'] I had in mind a spray can of matt black for the Epiphone logo. [/quote] That's the problem though. Spending a wad to botch it up. If Fender did one (or an indie) I'd snap it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Really am considering one of the new Coronados.....keep holding off for an original one though :-P Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390266532' post='2343485'] Some of the gigs I'm gonna play now in the end of the month will be filmed and properly recorded. Soon I'll have something with the bass in the context of a band. With this bass I'm playing mostly pop /folk / alternative vibes, if that makes any sense. [/quote] Thanks! I am condidering one for my pop/jazz/singer-songeriter project where the other two guys plays acoustic guitars and percussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hey guys! I'll be using the Coronado quite a bit this week. I'll be playing with Mike Marlin & The MeloManiacs supporting Lloyd Cole & The Leopards. I can probably put a name or two on the guest list apart for the London gig as I already have people coming on that day. On Wednesday we have a headlining gig in Glasgow and it's free! It would be great to see some Basschatters. Gimme a shout if you wanna come to a gig and I'll see what I can do. Details bellow: [b]Tue 28th UK, Gateshead, Sage 2[/b] Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR Box Office: 0191 443 4661 [b]Wed 29th UK, [/b][b]Glasgow, [/b][b]Mono Bar[/b] Shady Tree Music presents: Mike Marlin and the MeloManiacs plus guests Hernandez Parks & Gmiller 12 Kings Court, Glasgow, G1 5RH Free entry 7.30pm [b]Thu 30th UK, Holmfirth, The Picturedrome[/b] Market Walk, Holmfirth HD9 7DA Phone: 01484 689759 [b]Fri 31st UK, London, Shepherds Bush Empire[/b] Shepherd's Bush Green, London W12 8TT Box Office: 0844 477 2000 Cheers, Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390524696' post='2346537'] I must have said this before, but I've got medium scale 45-105 La Bella flats on mine and they are perfect. Like these stylee.. Medium Scale:760FS-M – 34″ Ball-End to Silk [/quote] Do you know how the 760FS compares to 760FM and FL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 No idea! These are the 1st La B's I've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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