The Nordy Club (Part XIII)

[gillento]

Originally Posted by KJung

My wonderful VP5 and my current gigging rig with that bass. Wonderful!

This is the reason why I went from being a S......... JJ player to becoming a Nordy PJ player!

[Vic]

Originally Posted by KJung

Thanks! I received it from Carey and the guys right after 2011 Winter Namm...

Complete with bite marks and saliva residue, of course, as well as a reputation for damaging bank accounts.

I'm still more of a JJ guy myself, but no doubt, the VP is, by far, the best P I've ever touched or heard... at least for what I personally look for in a P, which is pretty much the same... not a completely faithful rep, but kind of an updated take on it.

[barks]

Originally Posted by kobass

fyi Nordy peeps, there's a nice used VP4 for sale at Bass Central...

(scroll down)

http://www.basscentral.com/2003/used.shtml

Thank goodness that this one isn't in the UK - looks lovely.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Vic

Complete with bite marks and saliva residue

[Green1]

Originally Posted by KJung

Thanks! I received it from Carey and the guys right after 2011 Winter Namm, and have done 90%+ of my gigs with it over the last two years or so. It is only 8 pounds, has BEAUTIFUL figuring on the neck, and just punches and grinds like no tomorrow. Simply a pleasure to play... very 'modern' take on a P that works great for the pop/funk/hip hop sort of thing I typically play. Always seems to slot itself into the mix nicely, without the 'boom and mud' that I often hear from guys using P Basses in a live setting (or course, the Dunlop Nickel Rounds help with that, along with the rig).

I also dig the fact that it is passive, has a gloss poly finish on the neck, poly on the body, and with the Dunlops that last a LONG time, it is pretty much a 'hassle free/maintenance free' instrument.

Continue to just love it, and the neck feels surprisingly 'vintage' P, considering it is a 5 string. B string is very nice on it also... not 'huge' or 'amazing' or anything, but it is a nice, even extension down from the open E which works well in the context within which I use it.

I totally agree with you on the B strings on the Nordys, probably the most even and usable B string I have ever played. Everything on the B just fits and I never have to adjust my line or position because the note doesn't sound right. I will take that over a B that sounds huge in the first position but less than desirable everywhere else.......

[GRoberts]

I just strung up my Nordy VJ5c with a set of DR Lo Riders on Kjungs recommendation. At home i am thrilled. Amazing growl, and lower mid focus. The .130 B string is big and beefy. On my way to a gig tonight to give it the true test.

[GRoberts]

Just got in from my gig. Used my Ash/Maple VJ5C All night long! Normally, I reach for my alder/rw VJ5 Modern w/Big Singles. But the growl of the Ash/maple VJ5C with the DR Lo-Riders was full of growl and punch! Love the grind definition. What a wonderful, Amazing bass! Really came to life with more attitude with the DR Stainless Lo-Riders.

Stunning, wonderful night of bass tone. The band was not that great tonight, but my bass tone was superb. Take what you can get right?

[Vic]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Just got in from my gig. Used my Ash/Maple VJ5C All night long! Normally, I reach for my alder/rw VJ5 Modern w/Big Singles. But the growl of the Ash/maple VJ5C with the DR Lo-Riders was full of growl and punch! Love the grind definition. What a wonderful, Amazing bass! Really came to life with more attitude with the DR Stainless Lo-Riders.

Stunning, wonderful night of bass tone. The band was not that great tonight, but my bass tone was superb. Take what you can get right?

I may be getting close to another "I called it" moment. Interestingly both on Nordies.

[GRoberts]

Originally Posted by Vic

I may be getting close to another "I called it" moment. Interestingly both on Nordies.

LMAO .... Especially in this case, I have no problem ssaying; "You were right" ..especially since it involves great joy, bass tone and a good time was had by all. ...Not to mention; no animals were harmed during this message. LOL

[nordyboy]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

I just strung up my Nordy VJ5c with a set of DR Lo Riders on Kjungs recommendation. At home i am thrilled. Amazing growl, and lower mid focus. The .130 B string is big and beefy. On my way to a gig tonight to give it the true test.

How do you think the low riders compare to sunbeams? Are they similar tension and feel to the RCocco nickels?

[Vic]

Originally Posted by nordyboy

How do you think the low riders compare to sunbeams? Are they similar tension and feel to the RCocco nickels?

Lo-Riders are gonna be much stiffer, plus, I think he's talking SS LR's, so that's even stiffer yet, as well as brighter than the SunBeams.

SunBeams are the nickel version of the SS HiBeams, which have round cores. Both are slinky, with the SB's being the slinkiest/slickest and warmest of the two (nickel).

LoRiders get their name from their stiffness... e.g. you can set your action lower with less fret buzz... great for slappers.

Also, LR's have more midrange punch to them, whereas the SB/HB's tend to sound a little scooped.

Mix/match depends on the native tone of the bass and the overall sound you want.

[GRoberts]

Originally Posted by Vic

Lo-Riders are gonna be much stiffer, plus, I think he's talking SS LR's, so that's even stiffer yet, as well as brighter than the SunBeams.

SunBeams are the nickel version of the SS HiBeams, which have round cores. Both are slinky, with the SB's being the slinkiest/slickest and warmest of the two (nickel).

LoRiders get their name from their stiffness... e.g. you can set your action lower with less fret buzz... great for slappers.

Also, LR's have more midrange punch to them, whereas the SB/HB's tend to sound a little scooped.

Mix/match depends on the native tone of the bass and the overall sound you want.

+1 this echoes my experience with Sunbeams, Hi beams and loRiders. I wanted lower action without hearing any fret clacking. Lo-Rider stainless strings are rocking for me right now.

[nordyboy]

Originally Posted by Vic

Lo-Riders are gonna be much stiffer, plus, I think he's talking SS LR's, so that's even stiffer yet, as well as brighter than the SunBeams.

SunBeams are the nickel version of the SS HiBeams, which have round cores. Both are slinky, with the SB's being the slinkiest/slickest and warmest of the two (nickel).

LoRiders get their name from their stiffness... e.g. you can set your action lower with less fret buzz... great for slappers.

Also, LR's have more midrange punch to them, whereas the SB/HB's tend to sound a little scooped.

Mix/match depends on the native tone of the bass and the overall sound you want.

Guess i might try a set, I prefer sunbeams over hi beams for tone and feel.
When I tried the RCocco nickels on my vj4 the tension was much higher and they did growl a lot more (which i like) they seemed to go off a bit quicker than the sunbeams I think.

[oxothuk]

One Nordy vJ5 Modern in frosty Siberia
Ash/maple, Nordstrand Big Singles, Audere pre.
Simply best bass I've ever had.

[GRoberts]

Merry Christmas to all my valued and cherished friends here.

[Chef]

Siberia! Wow!
Happy Holidays friends!

[sok monkee]

Haven't been here in a while just wishing everybody A Merry Christmas. I've Had a set a set of low riders for a while now I think i'm gonna slap those babies on my ash/maple VJ5C might be just the ticket thanks!

[LutherHeggs00]

Probably preaching to the choir here, but recently had a non-Nordy bass fixed & setup by Mo at the Nordstrand repair shop.

http://www.nordstrandguitars.com/repairs.html

New nut, full electronics rewire and full setup. Plays like a different and new bass. Uber-quick turnaround, great price and well worth the shipping costs from the east coast and back.

I like to give credit where credit is due. Mo rules the repair kingdom!

Thanks M/Nordstrand!

[Vic]

Nobody does better work than Carey and his shop. Nobody.

Close scrutiny of any of the instruments he builds will (also) prove that.

[Chef]

I'm playing around on my VJ5C right now.
I agree