My experience with bassstringsonline.com part 2! - Page 11

Diesel Kilgore · #**201** 01-10-2013, 09:42 PM

Thats a different color from the last time I ordered.

SLaPiNFuNK · #**202** 01-10-2013, 09:42 PM

They will start shipping next week... still the blue "Super Sonic Thunder Thump Served Daily" stickers until then... but only a few remain!

Diesel Kilgore · #**203** 01-10-2013, 09:56 PM

Oh okay sweet. I loved the thunder thump slogan! Hahaha.

tekdiver500ft · #**204** 01-11-2013, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

Who knows what could happen

You are so right.

madbassplaya · #**205** 01-11-2013, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

So much for your eyes only :P

I guess I was not too clear on that! haha

Yea yea...

The people deserve to know!

soulman969 · #**206** 01-12-2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Check out the new http://bassstringsonline.com/ stickers.

I think I've just been struck blind. Do they come with a complimentary pair of shades? Nobody is gonna forget that once they see it.

But I guess that's the general idea, huh?

Diesel Kilgore · #**207** 01-12-2013, 03:24 AM

Tapes came today. Thanks Jason. Have yet to string them cause ive got some graphics planned and need to do some work. The strings will go on last to finish the job.

SLaPiNFuNK · #**208** 01-12-2013, 08:48 AM

Don't think they will actually be that bright once printed.

Awesome glad the tapes got there quick!

Mysterion · #**209** 01-12-2013, 04:27 PM

La Bella flats for new American Standard Jazz arrived today, chosen with Jason's considered input.

Cali to WDC in under 48 hours!

rockinrayduke · #**210** 01-19-2013, 09:35 PM

Got my order today from Jason. Fast. On his recommendation I tried the Dean Markley Helix SS strings. Low tension, smoother than Prosteels and lord, a little brighter sounding to my ears but still has the fundamentals. Each string balanced, and they are loud.

Good cat, knows his strings, great pricing, a TB discount and did I mention fast? Just put another order in for a couple more sets of those Helix.

**mjac28** · #**211** 01-19-2013, 09:47 PM

I merely thought about ordering some new strings and next thing I know there is a new set of Labella's in the mailbox this guy is starting to get scary.

ric426 · #**212** 01-21-2013, 09:22 AM

Add me to the list of happy and impressed customers! It was my first order and just for a couple sets of strings, but Jason went out of his way to help me out. Outstanding customer service and selection!
BSO will certainly be my first stop whenever I'm shopping for bass stuff.

rdwil191 · #**213** 01-28-2013, 07:31 PM

Thanks Jason! Ordered Roto jazz 77's Friday & got them today. Unfortunately, it'll be a day or 2 before they go on the P bass. Can't wait lol.
Rob

pickles · #**214** 01-28-2013, 09:05 PM

How do you get the TB discount? Need a set of hi beams with a 120B. In CA

John Bigboote · #**215** 01-28-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

You could ask specific questions directed to me in this thread if you would like... Ex... Jason, what string is best for me? etc...

Fine! Jason throws down the gauntlet, the least I can do is pick it up!

Okay, so I have a four-string that begs to be slapped. Thing is, I *never* slap, but this is the axe I want to work on my chops with. It's currently strung with Half Rounds, which I think are a bit too stiff/high-tension for the purpose. I see you've recommended Boomers elsewhere, but I've tried them and HATED them. WAY too clanky for me (though I was using them for fingerstyle).

Can you recommend a string that's just delightful for slapping, but not too clangy?

Thanks!

-jb

SLaPiNFuNK · #**216** 01-29-2013, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickles

How do you get the TB discount? Need a set of hi beams with a 120B. In CA

We are in Woodland Hills if you wanted to come by and pick something up!

To register on the site as a VIP simply register on this page:

https://bassstringsonline.3dcartstor...ister.asp?cg=0

Put in the comments you are a forum user and your user name and we will set you up as a VIP. Please keep in mind this is a manual process so may take a few before we send you the VIP confirmation.

Of course website pricing / VIP pricing is available for local pickup. Most items are in stock at all times but feel free to give a call / email to see if we have something on hand for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bigboote

Fine! Jason throws down the gauntlet, the least I can do is pick it up!

Okay, so I have a four-string that begs to be slapped. Thing is, I *never* slap, but this is the axe I want to work on my chops with. It's currently strung with Half Rounds, which I think are a bit too stiff/high-tension for the purpose. I see you've recommended Boomers elsewhere, but I've tried them and HATED them. WAY too clanky for me (though I was using them for fingerstyle).

Can you recommend a string that's just delightful for slapping, but not too clangy?

Thanks!

-jb

A string that is not going to be clangy but is still slapable? My go-to string... Pressurewounds / Compressors. Maybe try a Medium Light gauge, the lighter E / A strings will be easier to thumb. You could slap halfrounds, but I would go with lighter gauges, 40-100 for example, those would feel like 45-105's... I would go with D'Addario Halfrounds for that...

pickles · #**217** 01-29-2013, 11:57 AM

Cool, created my account.

Question on Labella strings. I used to get Hard Rockin Steel 5 string sets with a tapered B and E strings, loved those. The last sets I got had untapered Es that were thuddy and horrible. So two quesions: I don't see "hard rockin steels", just "stainless rounds" on your site, is that the same string? And are they taper cores? Ideally I'd actually love to get a custom set with B E A tapered, D and G normal.

SLaPiNFuNK · #**218** 01-29-2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickles

Cool, created my account.

Question on Labella strings. I used to get Hard Rockin Steel 5 string sets with a tapered B and E strings, loved those. The last sets I got had untapered Es that were thuddy and horrible. So two quesions: I don't see "hard rockin steels", just "stainless rounds" on your site, is that the same string? And are they taper cores? Ideally I'd actually love to get a custom set with B E A tapered, D and G normal.

Hard Rockin' Steel's have been replaced with Stainless Steel Round Wound Series. Same exact strings... In fact, sometimes I still get some in Hard Rockin' packaging!

For the international market they make some versions that have a tapered E string. I know this because I once got a set of Super Alloy's that had a tapered E string. I have never seen the tapered E in a set since and I asked them about it. They explained they make them like that for the Japan market, but not for here in the states.

Have you tried Super Steps? They have an exposed core on each string. These are not listed on the site as singles at the moment but we do make custom sets out of them as well.

pickles · #**219** 01-29-2013, 09:07 PM

Super steps are a whole different thing. Tapered HRS are magic.

SLaPiNFuNK · #**220** 01-29-2013, 09:16 PM

Yeah I just thought I would make that suggestion.

I can check with La Bella and see if they can do anything... But for now it is any string over .118 that is tapered in the Stainless Steel Round Wound Series.