Homerun, D'Addario! - Page 3

knuckle_head · #41 01-18-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

Of course I will have the full report from NAMM on Thursday.

You attending?

I'll be in Hall E . . . .

SLaPiNFuNK · #42 01-18-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckle_head

You attending?

I'll be in Hall E . . . .

Yes I will be there.

Will you be having a booth there? Planning to sell to resellers now? If so we should make an appointment.

Edit... See your booth number in the directory.

madbassplaya · #43 01-18-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckle_head

You attending?

I'll be in Hall E . . . .

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Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

Yes I will be there.

Will you be having a booth there? Planning to sell to resellers now? If so we should make an appointment.

Exciting!

Doodaddy · #44 01-18-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Exciting!

Indeed.

Joe Smithberger · #45 01-18-2013, 04:20 PM

I just strung up my P5 with the 45-145 Balanced set and like it a lot. It seems to really even out the response. That .145 is a beast. I am anxious to see how it fares this weekend.

I am not so sure I would like a Balanced set of Chromes though. A few years ago I had a Stingray 5 and found that the 50-105 set with a .130 B string sounded more consistent than the standard 5 string set. The .130 B on that bass was pretty thumpy sounding and the heavier E-G strings matched better.

madbassplaya · #46 01-18-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Smithberger

I just strung up my P5 with the 45-145 Balanced set and like it a lot. It seems to really even out the response. That .145 is a beast. I am anxious to see how it fares this weekend.

I am not so sure I would like a Balanced set of Chromes though. A few years ago I had a Stingray 5 and found that the 50-105 set with a .130 B string sounded more consistent than the standard 5 string set. The .130 B on that bass was pretty thumpy sounding and the heavier E-G strings matched better.

What was involved with the .145? Did you have to file the nut?

Joe Smithberger · #47 01-18-2013, 07:35 PM

I had a .142 circle K on there once before and had opened it up a tiny bit for that. This one worked fine in the same slot.

madbassplaya · #48 01-19-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Smithberger

I had a .142 circle K on there once before and had opened it up a tiny bit for that. This one worked fine in the same slot.

That just seems massive. Lol

lowsideonacurve · #49 01-19-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eriky4003

Don't want to de-rail this thread, just jump on it.
Anyone try the D'addario ECB81 or 82 which are flatwounds? I've got a Spector Fretless calling for that tone.

I've not tried them on my fretless, but they sure brought out the best in my CV Jazz, feel and sound great on my MIM Jazz as well. I'm hooked.

1958Bassman · #50 01-19-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Kilgore

Glad to hear your joy of D'Addario. They are a great string company and are a go to if I am iffy about others. Used to be an EB slinky fan but now its XLs for a good nickel round.

Speaking of balanced tension. I havent researched enough probably but I would like to try to build or find a set of balanced flats. I wish GHS made a balanced set. I love the P flats. But on occasion I find my E to be dull. Im thinking a better balanced E would help. Ive grown more and more into a string hound. Maybe I need to get some Chromes next time around.

Check the slot in the nut- it may fit a different gauge better than the new string. If it's a bit too wide, it usually sounds dull.

Joe Smithberger · #51 01-19-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

That just seems massive. Lol

That's kinda the point of Balanced sets. If you like a .045 G string, you need a .145 B to be at the same tension. I did back up my purchase with a second, lighter, Balanced set. I would like to keep these on the P. If I can handle this tension I will use the lighter set on my Hannewinkle Jazz.

CJAtheBassman · #52 02-01-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

I believe La Bella Deep Talkin' flats are supposed to be balanced-tension.

Back on topic, I agree! I'm a D'Addario fanboy for life. I have D'Addario Tapewounds on my 5er and I will be ordering a set for my Ibanez AEB5E acoustic in the future.

I've used XL Nickels, Chromes and Tapewounds and I am completely sold on D'Addario. Balanced-tension XLs are on my wish list!

You're gonna love the Tapewounds on your acoustic bass. I have an Ibanez AEB5E as well and I also use these strings on it. They give it a thumpy upright-like tone when you play unplugged and near the soundhole.
Plus, if you play it with a pick on an amp with the treble all the way down and the bass all the way up, you can almost get a Hofner-like sound.

Crazy_Climer · #53 02-02-2013, 12:18 AM

I just got my first set of Chromes delivered today, and this is my first order from bassstringsonline.com. I was very satisfied with the service, and quick turnaround/delivery. While I now read about the possibility of getting singles, for a balanced set, I'm glad with what I ordered. I'm sure buying singles would raise the price for the set, and honestly, I primarily wanted to get away from the .045 G and the .065 D. Those things were SO much tighter than the remaining three strings, it was ridiculous. So, I ordered the 40-60-80-100 4-string set, and added the 132 low-B.

I got them installed (with just a little "work" needed to the silk to get the 130 B through the bridge on my ESP LTD D-5-- these strings are not long enough, and are too stiff to string through the body), finished my setup, and found that I'm able to get a MUCH lower action than I could with the Ernie Ball rounds (they were a 45-65-80-100-130 set). I haven't had a lot of play time yet, but like what I hear so far, and LOVE how they feel!