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11-02-2010, 02:52 AM
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Hello,
I have been invited to audition for a funk band. I'm very excited of course. I own an Ibanez SR300, which isn't necessarily known as the funkiest of basses, but I also need to change strings (the ones I have are quite dead), so I thought I could rememedy that situation somewhat.
I'm considering something like D'Addario Nickel Roundwounds. It could make the bass sound a bit warmer and springier, I thought. What are your suggestions? |
11-02-2010, 03:09 AM
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Unofficially Endorsing Genz Benz, Fender, Avatar TB-153 Cabs, Musicman | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale Az | | | Any new strings will give you that nice sizzle on top, it will especially help if you plan to slap. I think a funky player can drop the funk on any bass so I would focus more on your playing, and funk licks as preperation if I were in your shoes. What style if funk will you be playing? Are we talking James Brown, or the JB's type stuff, or P Funk/Kool and the Gang, EWAF, or (shrug) The Red Hot Chili Peppers (which some people mistake for funk)? |
11-02-2010, 04:02 AM
| | | | Actually, I have no idea of the sound! It's a newly formed band that will have "an emphasis on basslines". I think the style is a bit undefined for now, as long as it feels like soul and funk.
Good point about focusing on the playing. I will do that, but I felt that sine I have to get new strings anyway, I might as well get something that fits the audition. |
11-02-2010, 02:29 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, Ontario | | | Definitely get new strings....but really the bass is not the important factor here - MUCH more about HOW you play.
Make it funky - it's that simple, and that hard
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11-02-2010, 02:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware | | | New Strings.. Sure but most importantly....... STAY ON THE ONE and you'll get it done!
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11-02-2010, 02:36 PM
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11-02-2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LaklandBass  Chromes | I disagree. The chances of them wanting the older, in-the-background finger-funk bass are pretty slim. He's better off getting something that will be bright and slap-friendly, and then rolling off his tone if he needs to back it off.
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Originally Posted by McThumpenstein I don't think the wife would buy the "I need to take off this knob and put a whole new bass under it" story. | |
11-02-2010, 07:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, TN | | | chromes here also |
11-02-2010, 07:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Frozen North | | | get the strings ASAP.
I use D'Addario nickels and it takes them a little bit to get beat in and sounding good for slap playing. |
11-02-2010, 09:48 PM
|  | was that a snowball? | | | | | It's much better to subtract treble from a new, sparkly set than trying to crank it on an old set. In your search for a good "funky" tone, don't get sucked into that smiley face eq thang. Sounds great playing by yourself, but absolutely will not cut through a band. |
11-03-2010, 03:36 AM
| | | OK, I've purchased D'Addario Nickels. I really liked the feel of them (the bass came with thick stainless steel), however my neck got totally warped so I decided to leave it to the shop for proper intonation. I will get the bass back the same afternoon as the audition takes place, meaning I won't have time to beat in the strings. What can I do?  |
11-03-2010, 03:50 AM
|  | America's Favorite Hot Dog! | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CHI/NWI | | | Don't beat in the strings, keep em sounding as fresh as possible. D'Addario Nickels wouldn't have been my first (or second) choice, but to echo what's already been said, best have your chops up, or it won't matter what your bass sounds like. |
11-03-2010, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lowendgenerator Don't beat in the strings, keep em sounding as fresh as possible. D'Addario Nickels wouldn't have been my first (or second) choice, but to echo what's already been said, best have your chops up, or it won't matter what your bass sounds like. | Just for reference, what strings would you have gone for? |
11-03-2010, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cactus waltz Just for reference, what strings would you have gone for? | DR Lo-Riders. They make everything funky! |
11-03-2010, 04:40 AM
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