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03-04-2007, 10:10 AM
|  | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
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Originally Posted by Bassflute  I am practicing more now than I ever have (2-4 hours daily) and it is paying off in spades. Musically, I am in the best shape of my life... | I SO TOTALLY HATE YOU!!!! 
...man I wish I could do this... I'm dying with envy over here... |
03-04-2007, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Vic I SO TOTALLY HATE YOU!!!!
...man I wish I could do this... I'm dying with envy over here... | Me too. Having kids sort of puts a damper on this kind of thing - at least for me anyway. Those were the days though. |
03-04-2007, 11:09 AM
|  | What would Scooby do? | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Livin' in the USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Joelc73 Me too. Having kids sort of puts a damper on this kind of thing - at least for me anyway. Those were the days though. | +1, why I didn't practice more pre-kids.... I have no idea. blah, wasted time (before kids).
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03-04-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vic I SO TOTALLY HATE YOU!!!!
...man I wish I could do this... I'm dying with envy over here... | Vic if you have more than one MTD; if you do, what is your favorite and why?
Thanks,
I really enjoy your great posts, btw
Cameron |
03-04-2007, 07:23 PM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
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Originally Posted by Bassflute Vic if you have more than one MTD; if you do, what is your favorite and why? | Well, musically, I'd have to say my solidbody gets more air time. However, if I want something that has that same basic character, but a bit of a "bigger" sound, it's all about the Marilyn. I do find that the slightly more agressive tone of the solidbody cuts a thick mix better, but in a smaller arrangement, the Marilyn does an unbelievable job of filling space without being obtrusive at all.
So in a way, we're talking different tools for different jobs, but unlike the literal case such as a screwdriver vs a wrench, either one of these could be someone's only bass no problem. Quote:
I really enjoy your great posts, btw
Cameron
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03-04-2007, 07:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | Just an update, but I put the Skjold Strings back on and I am really starting to dig them. They have a nice slick feel due to the final wrap being nickel, but have a nice zing to them due to predominantly steel makeup. If the hybrid set from DR that I ordered doesn't work out, I will probably a 3 pack of strings from Pete. |
03-05-2007, 07:47 AM
| | | | d'addario rulez |
03-05-2007, 08:05 AM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
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Originally Posted by johnpaulbass d'addario rulez | IMHO, sound great out of the box, easy to find, inexpensive, but die too fast for me. |
03-05-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Vic IMHO, sound great out of the box, easy to find, inexpensive, but die too fast for me. | +1 |
03-05-2007, 08:24 AM
| | What would Scooby do? | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Livin' in the USA | | | They do die fast, but they are also half the price as MTD heh. MTD last a month to 6 weeks. I can keep D'Addarios going for about 4 weeks.
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03-05-2007, 08:32 AM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
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Originally Posted by Sean Baumann They do die fast, but they are also half the price as MTD heh. MTD last a month to 6 weeks. I can keep D'Addarios going for about 4 weeks. | This is probably a personal chemistry kinda' thing, but no way could I keep D's going 2/3 the time of the SS's. No way. They'd sound like rubber bands. I get kinda' "active" in the dance band, and sweat on the strings some (not dripping or anything, but you know). I do what I can wiping them down and whatnot, but nickel strings just don't survive with me. I love the slickery feeling, but I'd have to change them a LOT more often. |
10-08-2009, 09:28 AM
|  | She's My Inspiration | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dresher, Pa. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony G Both of those sets of strings are on my list to try out. I had the super steps on my Skjold Custom 5 just before I got rid of it, and I remember liking the finger style tone very much. Also, the SR2000 strings have always intrigued me. I just haven't got around to trying them yet. | I have a 535 that I tried Dean Markley SR2000 Will Lee set. They sound great when you first put them on, but in my case they died quickly. I don't know how often you play, but I perform weekly and practice daily, so my definition of the strings dying quickly may not be yours. I had to change mine after after about 12 performances. I have MTD nickels on mine now, and they sound good. I also like Elixir's and R. Cocco's on my 535. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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