Stoner/DOOM Bassists part 35: Colorado Bound

[JMac4strngr]

Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

I've been using .55-.130 for BEAD tuning on my p-bass, I'm about to step up to .61-.150 for more tension, sustain, and tuning stability. If you want some slack in the strings I'd suggest .50-.120 for C# or .55-.125 if you want better tension.

Awesome, def noted. I usually order off the shelf stuff or what My local shop carries when I cant wait, are You getting custom stuff like Circlek?

[beebassdude]

i get mine from circle K. biggest i could find stock was Ken Smith makes a 150, but its expensive if i remember. sounded ok, it was ok for A although still wobbly, G it was worthless.

[dunwichamps]

Pretty"ing up my Ape Blaster proto

[mc_muench]

And what does this do?

[dunwichamps]

its a high gain 1 knob fuzz from Black Hand Analog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_PB5Rzu33k

[change-jug]

Originally Posted by JMac4strngr

Hey, quick question everyone. Since I am looking at venturing back into some lower tuning territory, what are some string guages that some of You Guys using and related tunings?
I know that back when, most of what We were playing (a bit different stuff though)was tuned 1 and 1/2 steps down from standard "E" (C#). From what I recall the guage sized set I ran back then was a 110-055 on a four string, and I seem to recall it working pretty well. FWIW- I am gonna set-up one of My basses to get started on woodshed'n on some stuff to get Me all warm and cozy before I jump in with trying to get a project going.

For EADG and drop D tunings I use standard gauge strings.When I started to tune down to CGCF my string tension just blew. Way too floppy. So I`ve been using DDT stings and they`ve been pretty good,110-55. I feel like I might want to try 115 gauge strings and see how I like those.

I like your stable of Jags. I`ve got a sunburst Fender Jag from the first run a few years back. Really nice bass.

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by JMac4strngr

Awesome, def noted. I usually order off the shelf stuff or what My local shop carries when I cant wait, are You getting custom stuff like Circlek?

Yup CircleK, got my .150 set from Loco here in the DR.

[JoeVictim]

Originally Posted by JMac4strngr

Awesome, def noted. I usually order off the shelf stuff or what My local shop carries when I cant wait, are You getting custom stuff like Circlek?

When I played in drop C, I went with the Balanced .112 set from Circle K. No nut mod needed. They really are great strings. But with my chambered Carvin, I needed strings that can go through the body. Last time I checked Circle K, the taper was not designed for string through. For my carvin (drop D), I am rolling with the .105 set of DR Lorider nickels. My Carvin was getting me the Jazz bass vibe, and the Loriders were the proverbial cherry. I have never been happier with my tone. I just need modeling effects now and I'll be set.

Then, I can start chipping away at my GAS list. Matching 2-15's, one of those badass pedal boards (blackbird looks mega sweet), maybe a custom something from Mr Dunwich... who knows.

[LOCOPELAND]

Glad you're digging them!

[Ancient Tone]

Originally Posted by LOCOPELAND

Glad you're digging them!

I haven't got them on yet Soon though.... Soon....

[dozicusmaximus]

Some easy listening for you ginas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgPUqdOsU5U

I tried to click on that Groove Spoon link but it didn't work, Munchies. I'll google in a bit.

[mc_muench]

It should be fixed... but heres a youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh_dm...eature=related

[dozicusmaximus]

Cool. Thanks. Funkin sh*t up!

[JMac4strngr]

Originally Posted by change-jug

For EADG and drop D tunings I use standard gauge strings.When I started to tune down to CGCF my string tension just blew. Way too floppy. So I`ve been using DDT stings and they been pretty good,110-55. I feel like I might want to try 115 gauge strings and see how I like those.

I like your stable of Jags. I`ve got a sunburst Fender Jag from the first run a few years back. Really nice bass.

I think I recall when doing C# years ago, that with a standard 105-45 set, things would get really floppy. I'll check around and see what all off the shelf is available from My local mom'n'pop shope that'll get close. I may wind up butchering a cheepish light 5 set to get Me started if I have to.

Love Me som Jags. I have been seriously GAS'n to put together a burst Jag for some time, but other projects have trumped it in importance. The last time I checked around ebay, the stratosphere was asking around $280 shipped for one of the bodies (which, IMO seems a bit steep).

[dozicusmaximus]

A light 5 .125 set should work perfect for C. Depending on how you like your tension (and the tension of the brand). Should be close to .105 E. Speaking of which, I need to do the same thing real soon.

[JMac4strngr]

Ancient and Joe: Yea, a friend of Mine from Augusta,GA has told Me a lot of good stuff about Circlek strings. He say's the balanced sets are the bomb, but I've yet to try'em (I keep ordering the DR's cause I knew that I liked'em).

Joe: What kind of 215 cabs do You have in mind. I had one (recently sold to My Augusta friend) loaded with the Faital Pro 15PR400s that was really nice. I was running it with My old SVT classic, and it was pure awesome. If I wouldn't have sold My SVT and done the fearful thingy, I would still have it. I loved it and wasn't in any hurry to sell it, but it was sitting idle at My house, and He had been GAS'n for the cab since Our bands played a show together a while back. So I figured why the hell not, a buddy wants the cab, I want some cash, We're both happy.

[The_Janitor]

I've used .125s and .130s for tuning to B on a 4 string. Tension was actually pretty high. Just switched to a 5'er and the stock strings on it even smaller than either of those, probably like .120. I'm thinking about changing them out but I'm tired of having super bright zingy new strings. I don't care for flats, I need dirty, dull roundwounds. Maybe I'll grab a set off an old bass. Or stop washing my hands. Decisions...

[The_Janitor]

...and I've just been informed that my employer has picked up Laney. Employee-discount GAS is strong...

[ampegfuzz]

Originally Posted by JMac4strngr

Cool, At the moment, I am running 105-45 DR sunbeams on all My basses. However, they are kind of loose feeling at an E or D, so I will probably try some 110's and see how it goes. Just for sport, I am probably gonna set-up My recently aquired "Fakenricker" for the first go around.

They should feel loose they have round cores.

[The_Janitor]

Not usually a fan of signature models but this might be cool: (not a bass amp)

http://www.laney.co.uk/products/product_details/129