Twincam Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I normally play with flats or tapes. I've just put some rounds on and the sound is so different, I forgot how much finger noise they generate too. I've identified when I drag my fingers and while plucking also if I'm resting my thumb on the string above to be careful how I move it to avoid unwanted noise. Im going to keep the rounds on to tighten up my technique, but I have no idea how some players sound so clean playing them, it's unnatural almost. Even carefully lifting my finger from a fretted note seems to generate much noise. Any non eq tips or do I have to look at my eq differently too, I can eq the noise out but by that point the tone is too muffled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I assume you're playing solo. You won't notice when you're with the band. Damping with both hands, lifting instead of sliding up/down the board can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 How is this even a thread?! What next, how do you turn stiff machine heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Embrace it..it will teach and make you get cleaner. Your touch will have to be precise so keep playing and you'll clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I like a bit of finger noise when playing, especially through a verb+delay. It adds texture to playing. Just my 2p of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1454612600' post='2971372'] How is this even a thread?! What next, how do you turn stiff machine heads? [/quote] ... or how to compose cogent posts on a forum..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1454612600' post='2971372'] How is this even a thread?! What next, how do you turn stiff machine heads? [/quote] I think my question was valid from someone who has nearly always played with flats or tapes and wants to get a better sound while playing rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454612954' post='2971376'] ... or how to compose cogent posts on a forum..? [/quote] Can't really argue back can I? Ban ban ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1454613134' post='2971382'] Can't really argue back can I? Ban ban ban. [/quote] "You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 How long have you had them on? May well calm down after a few hours of playing. Brand spanking new they can will feel and sound a bit abrasive if you are used to flats/tape, but part of this is to be enjoyed! (Just started playing them on a new bass while my main bass has flats - loving the tow different sounds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Don't worry about it. IMO finger noise is part of the round wound sound. Besides as others have said once the rest of your band get going you won't be able to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1454613125' post='2971381'] I think my question was valid from someone who has nearly always played with flats or tapes and wants to get a better sound while playing rounds. [/quote] And yes, as someone who has recently fallen out with you on another thread, this one is perfectly valid and reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 This is where those "one finger per fret" left hand fingering exercises will pay dividends as they will minimise the need to move hand position... But then again, embrace the pure joy of punctuating a line with a huge glissando up the neck and down again. Having just gone the other way it's the thing I probably miss the most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454612954' post='2971376'] ... or how to compose cogent posts on a forum..? [/quote] [color=#000000]Start at the main foxhound palate. Clipboard the nation of one of the foxhounds, e.g., Mac Basics and Help. Clipboard the Postulate New Thrush byte at the tortilla or bout of the palate. Umpire a thrush toecap in the Thrush Toecap brain and your postulate in the metier brain.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1454613745' post='2971402'] [color=#000000]Start at the main foxhound palate. Clipboard the nation of one of the foxhounds, e.g., Mac Basics and Help. Clipboard the Postulate New Thrush byte at the tortilla or bout of the palate. Umpire a thrush toecap in the Thrush Toecap brain and your postulate in the metier brain.[/color] [/quote] You are Stanley Unwin, and I claim my £5..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I love roundwounds, I love the feel, I love the look and I love the noise they make. Roundwounds are rightwounds. I love roundwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agwin Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Funnily enough my entry for the noodle comp was played on brand new rounds. Gotta say though - through my bass rig at serious gigging volume brand new rounds are a bit much. I’ve always played rounds and they do sound better after they’ve gone off a bit IMO. If you fancy trying for a tone that flaps your trousers, vibrates your liver AND slices your ears off at the same time try new rounds with a pick – not to everyone’s taste but, my word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1454612600' post='2971372'] How is this even a thread?! What next, how do you turn stiff machine heads? [/quote]with pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 As others have mentioned, they take a couple of weeks to lose the zinginess. Until then noise is kind of inevitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1454613557' post='2971397'] And yes, as someone who has recently fallen out with you on another thread, this one is perfectly valid and reasonable [/quote] Now there's no need for falling out with me. I like everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Some people even go and buy new strings just because the new zingyness has faded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454613305' post='2971387'] "You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, Funk?" [/quote] Sorry, a piss poor attempt at a fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1454613512' post='2971395'] Don't worry about it. IMO finger noise is part of the round wound sound. Besides as others have said once the rest of your band get going you won't be able to hear it. [/quote] As above really. Funnily enough I find that when I do my regular "try out flats for a while" I get much more finger noise than with rounds. You just adapt, plus probably with the new strings hear all the noise that`s different, and all that used to happen on the old strings, well as it was the norm, didn`t notice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I've found the zinggyness differs from make to make. Elixirs are less zingy than Rotosounds. They also last a lot longer and less course under the fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm using really light gauge rotosounds, I know new rounds are zingy and the low gauge they are very easy to move so they pick up a lot of noise. Noticed my hand pain i had a recent thread about has already improved using the light gauge. I'm going to put the effort in to improve technique and gives my ears a new sound to tune into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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