cheddatom Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'll have to see if I like it, and if not I'll take it to the local bass shop for new strings and a setup. is your wrist ok now? What strings do you use btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 My beloved Strat. Why U no Haz SingleCoilz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Must get better photos once I've finished room renovations/work but my Fender Precision Special arrived today. Modded will Lollars, back to passive electronics and Hipshot tuners. Really awesome sounding bass. All for $350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 is your wrist ok now? What strings do you use btw? Yup, all is well! I use Galli nickelwound strings usually, cheap but a good sound. Usually .045 What do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 never heard of Gallis! Just had a google and they do look good but I can't see a 6 string set I used to use Elites all the time. I decided to try out Newtone which are custom wound, like really heavy. My low B is .140 They cost £45 so not cheap at all. I was expecting something amazing, but to be honest they're just like the Elites, although not as harsh on the fingers for the first few plays (Elites are quite abrasive for a while). I've been playing bass for well over 10 years and I've probably tried 3 or 4 brands of string... I should really find the right ones for me but being 6 strings it's so expensive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I've been playing bass for well over 10 years and I've probably tried 3 or 4 brands of string... I should really find the right ones for me but being 6 strings it's so expensive!! Try Status strings, They're as durable as DR's, but are a little easier on the hands. Sound great, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Easier on the hands? Bass is a man instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Easier on the hands? Bass is a man instrument! Gotta keep them hands smooth for the ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nah, gotta keep the fingers callused for the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 better picture i ordered one of those weird looking bridges for it...really not a fan of the one it has now. could've just put a mustang bridge on, but i want to be a corksniffer like Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Now you can Alex Turner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 didn't realize he played one i'm curious what this is though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM5bU4CTqtY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 didn't realize he played one i'm curious what this is though Yeah, he first got one like yours for Humbug I think (love Humbug, top 3 albums ever) and on the last tour he got that one you linked. Apparently it's a custom Warmoth It's actually after seeing them live that I started planning my jazzmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yeah, he first got one like yours for Humbug I think (love Humbug, top 3 albums ever) and on the last tour he got that one you linked. Apparently it's a custom Warmoth It's actually after seeing them live that I started planning my jazzmaster I think Humbug's the worst AM album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think Humbug's the worst AM album It's fucking fantastic Not a single song I could fault (although I will grant you I never 'got it' at first). I just think it's outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Taken with my HTC Sensation (Hi res pics tomorrow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 better picture i ordered one of those weird looking bridges for it...really not a fan of the one it has now. could've just put a mustang bridge on, but i want to be a corksniffer like Jim Decided to just go with a Mustang on mine for now, but by the time I get it ill probably have ordered a Mastery instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 How about a Schaller roller bridge and a Bigsby no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yeah I'm tempted to but a roller bridge on my tele but kind of want to keep it stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 How about a Schaller roller bridge and a Bigsby no? if only it were possible when's your new guitar being built? Decided to just go with a Mustang on mine for now, but by the time I get it ill probably have ordered a Mastery instead. it would certainly be an improvement over the stock one. no idea how to properly line the strings up in those grooves on the saddles actually, a mustang bridge would be even easier to work with since it already matches the radius...shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 if only it were possible when's your new guitar being built? was just talking to Phil about it. The neck from two L Phill should arrive before the end of the yearish, then I need to take it all to uni where Phil will drill the remaining holes in the body and do the sunburst finish, then preeeetty much it's just assembling. Just the odd bits and bobs I need to get now which I'll buy beginning of Jan. Basically should be done around February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Taken with my HTC Sensation (Hi res pics tomorrow) Mm, that didn't seem to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 if only it were possible when's your new guitar being built? it would certainly be an improvement over the stock one. no idea how to properly line the strings up in those grooves on the saddles actually, a mustang bridge would be even easier to work with since it already matches the radius...shit Aye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Mm, that didn't seem to work. On a train?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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