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Originally Posted by Sean Baumann whaaa I'm cursed with sweaty palms. What made you pick the Sunbeams over the hibeams or fatbeams for your wenge neck delight? Do the standard length fit alright? You using a tapered B or solid B?
You played my bass, which strings would work best? I raised the pickups and turned the pre-amp up a bit. Last step is to get some fresh strings. |
My 635 is Ash with Wenge... no need for stainless steel strings adding any zing to this puppy
. The Sunbeams seem to be a nice match, they give it a very balanced sound. Chords sound great, the lows are there, plenty of growl, etc.
Heck, I'd give the Fat Beams a try on yours. Of course experimenting with bass strings is pretty expensive, thaqt's about the only downside I can foresee. Might be a nice match. If you're keeping the action low I'd go with the .045 on top, .125 B string.
Standard length is fine.
I never use tapered strings anymore, not for a very long time. Never saw any benefit.
When I was younger I seem to remember my hands sweating at least on ocassion. It seems like once I really got comfortable with my playing, they stayed dry. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe the invisible callouses I must have made an effect on it, I don't know.
Well, I guess it is nerves, but not the kind you were talking about! heh. Though, I wish it was, as I am much more comfortable and confident these days. Thanks for the advice! Fat beams are pretty much the same price as the MTD strings, so no huge loss if they don't work out.
