artisan Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) I'm thinking of getting my bass setup with an easier playing string height so have been looking at various strings. When I'm slapping I never pull the string hard so it snaps back into the fingerboard as I really don't like the sound. I much prefer a nice solid bass note follow by one or two palm slaps. I quite fancy trying a spot of jazz sometime too. Would Pirasto Obligato work ok for this ? I still need fairly low tension for fast slapping but with a much more musical styles than the usual nylon strings. Also is there anyone in Harrogate who fancys lowering my string heights for me. Ta Edited September 30, 2016 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 If your slapping stamina is like that of djordje stijepovic, you'll have no problem with the obligatos I found the pirastro obligato tension slightly higher compared to thomastik weichs. The obligato is a great string and very versatile imo, and fine for occasional slap. The other option is to get the thomastik solo set, slightly lower tension compared to weichs when tuned to concert pitch, and still good for pizz and arco, as well as fast slapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 [quote name='zero9' timestamp='1475264097' post='3144612'] If your slapping stamina is like that of djordje stijepovic, you'll have no problem with the obligatos I found the pirastro obligato tension slightly higher compared to thomastik weichs. The obligato is a great string and very versatile imo, and fine for occasional slap. The other option is to get the thomastik solo set, slightly lower tension compared to weichs when tuned to concert pitch, and still good for pizz and arco, as well as fast slapping. [/quote] thanks Zero09,i didn't think of them so i'll check them out too. i wish i could play 5% as good as Djordje,he's a bloody amazing player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I used Obligato ages ago, and found them great for that bassline-plus-percussive type of playing. Some folks who prioritise the slap part of things will want lower tension, but if you want solid bass then go for it! Also great for bowing. Moved on to Evah mittel, a bit higher tension but louder too. Expensive, mind! Nowadays using Innovation - mostly Honey Jazz - and enjoying them immensely. Probably just high tension are the ones to avoid. Do you know Keith - Mr Bassman? http://basschat.co.uk/user/143-mr-bassman/ He may well know of a bass setterupper round Harrogate. If not, I'll try and find out who my mate David uses in Lincs.. always goes to this chap, all the way from Leeds, 'cause he's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 thanks Hubrad,much appreciated. yes I do indeed know Keith,I'll get my strings ordered then give him a shout. (Keith setup my very first double bass infact,he's an extremely nice bloke) as for the Obligato's,should I go for the solo set (will tune to E) for a lower tension ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Up to you on that, but I had them on a 108cm scale bass so slightly extra tension. The way I see it, if slap is your priority go lower, if the note is the thing go higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 thanks again hubrad. the bass note is most definitely the priority for me so i may go with the higher tension set. for me most modern slap players seem more interested in the click rather than the bass,a couple of bands i have seen recently had the click way up in the mix whilst the bass itself was almost inaudible. plus my bass has always had low tension strings & a very high setup just for slapping & i am getting a bit bored of just root 5th lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You're welcome to a go on mine with Honey Jazz on if you fancy, and I'm sure Keith will say the same. P'raps have a get together sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Might have an old set go obligatos to for you to try Neil Just got back from the DB bash so I'll have a look later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1475433056' post='3145881'] Might have an old set go obligatos to for you to try Neil Just got back from the DB bash so I'll have a look later [/quote] Ooohhhhhh thanks Keith that would be fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 [quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1475414506' post='3145717'] You're welcome to a go on mine with Honey Jazz on if you fancy, and I'm sure Keith will say the same. P'raps have a get together sometime. [/quote] Thanks hubrad,you are a star I really appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) yes Ive found an old set, think the G has snappeed at the peg but we can probably tie a bit of string on and stick it with some chewing gum. And maybe I could set about your bridge with the chainsaw again Edited October 2, 2016 by Mr Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1475435482' post='3145906'] yes Ive found an old set, think the G has snappeed at the peg but we can probably tie a bit of string on and stick it with some chewing gum. And maybe I could set about your bridge with the chainsaw again [/quote] Haha lol we can just nail that G to the fingerboard That would be absolutely fantastic thank you so much. It'll be nice to see you again too When would you fancy having a go at it. I'm thinking of maybe trying a bit of jazz too,which is a shock to me Edited October 2, 2016 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Not much on this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Keith is a true gent My bass is now sitting at his place with a new lower action & wearing a loan set of obligatos along with my gut G. Can't wait to pick her up tonight. Massive thanks to Mr Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) Well I picked my bass up from Keith's this evening & what can I say. Bloody hell it's a different bass now,so much easier to play. Sound wise it is absolutely fantastic,while still having a great punch it now has a wonderful growl too. The obligatos are a wonderful string & really suit my bass, I think Keith is pretty impressed with the sound too. We tried it amplified using my extremely good yet mega cheap J tone pickup with very very good result. I am so impressed with Keith's Acoustic Image amplifier too,it honestly is the sound of my bass but louder,never actually had that before. I may need one of them sometime So a massive thank you to Keith for setting my bass up so well, I never realised just how much it needed doing. It's now so much easier to play, I'm hooked again. Lovin' that mwaaaa Edited October 5, 2016 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 You're welcome It's a very nice bass Neil, great sound! I'd forgotten how good those Obligatos feel & sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Group hug, guys! Love Basschat. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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