BSX Megathread

[patas75]

Hey ElMon,

Did you have any issues with the Animas and having the silk go past the bridge? I know Dino recommends using 1/2 strings on the Allegro.

[ElMon]

Originally Posted by patas75

Hey ElMon,

Did you have any issues with the Animas and having the silk go past the bridge? I know Dino recommends using 1/2 strings on the Allegro.

Not at all, and I think Dino might have been talking about the model of his that has either 34" or 36" scale. I've had three sets of full size 3/4 strings with NO issues. It has a 42inch scale I believe.

[VictorW126]

Hello.
Decided to show you my bass. This is the early BSX Allegro(made before 1997), solid body.
This is my main bass.

[patas75]

I have a BSX Allegro and it currently has Spirocore Weichs 1/2 size. It is a full 41 1/2" scale but Dino recommends using 1/2 size strings due to the short distances between the tailpiece and the bridge as well as the nut and tuners.

If I put Bel Cantos will there be an issue is the metal part of the string is winded on the tuner?

[VictorW126]

Originally Posted by patas75

I have a BSX Allegro and it currently has Spirocore Weichs 1/2 size. It is a full 41 1/2" scale but Dino recommends using 1/2 size strings due to the short distances between the tailpiece and the bridge as well as the nut and tuners.

If I put Bel Cantos will there be an issue is the metal part of the string is winded on the tuner?

I had to cut off the ends of strings, no problems. I think this is a normal solution. But I am afraid to advise you to do so.

My detailed story on the previous page.

Just such a question was recently discussed here:
Dealing with EUB's and strings that are "too long"

[Jason Hollar]

Hey - wanted to let you know - my buddy's bass is now for sale in the TB classifieds:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f144/b...tic-fs-808287/

[engedi1]

I don't think you will have a problem with the BC's metal winding going around the peg. They are as reliable and stable as the Spiro's and are great strings.

[Bassrobot]

Received my BSX Allegro 4 string, and could not put in down. It sounds amazing, lots of growl, very even balance sound, tons of bottom-and all of that equals a sound to die for. I had a 1970 Patrick Marshall upright that I bought at World of Strings in Long Beach. I hurt my back and the big dog house was just too much for me to lug around. I did love the sound, and was hoping to find a smaller version with the upright sound. Found it! This bass passes as the "real" deal. My son says it sounds better than my Patrick Marshall. Everyone loves the appearance of the Allegro, I got the Sapphire Blue and it is a work of art to look at. I have small hands and Dino trimed the neck down so it plays like an electric. I always use Spirocore stings, and they sing on the Allegro. Dino is humble, helpful, knowlegeable and a kind quality Luthier of basses. I would recommend this bass to all players at every level. Called Dino, ordered it and got mine in 7 weeks. It was well worth the wait.
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[Vapor-Toast]

Would there be a major sound difference between a poplar top and a spruce/pine top for the body? If so, what might they be? Thanks in advance.
Edit: Dino just got back to me, poplar is for the hard body and the hollow body is spruce or pine.