Recent content by Erick Moraes

To my eyes, everything seems just fine... Nut slots are ok, action height is low enough, and the bass sounds great... I just feel that I make to much effort. But I understand very little about the technical stuff... So, the bass could actually need some maintenance. I will send it to a pro when...

Haha. The thing is, the problem is not with my plucking hand, but with my fretting hand.

Thanks a lot, guys. It looks like I have many options now. I've got to mention that: a) I do want an old school flat vibe, so TI may not be my first choice. b) The reason I want lower tension strings is because I wanna be able to play more gently, I want to have a light feel on my fingers...

Since I won't be able to try them before the purchase, I'll watch to some videos and make a decision. La bella's low tension and TI seem compelling. Thanks, everybody.

Are they less stiff than la bella's deep talking flats?

Excelent, @michael_t! Thanks a lot!

760FS Deep Talkin' Bass Flats - Standard 45-105

Haha! I will take a look at them!

Thanks a lot!

Hello, everyone I currently use la bella flats, and I'm willing to switch to low tension strings (in need of some rest for my fingers). Question #1: would that change affect my action height? Question #2: tension wise, how would tape wound strings (I have la bella's nylon tapes here) compare...

Hello, @pwilson, were you able to check the Crush 50 on the flight? Thanks! I'm considering the purchase of a Crush 50, and the possibility to check it onto flights would be an important feature.

I think it will suit me well. Thanks.

Thank you, @MrKpawz!

Hello, everyone! I'll buy a new practice amp soon. I'm leaning toward the Micromark 801, but the Orange Crush 50 has some appeal because of the 12" speaker. They cost about the same. I don't want anything more expensive or bigger than these guys. Has anyone had the chance to compare both? Any...

Any news about your trips, @Selim? Has your strategy worked?