Recent content by jbjam

Outstanding, thank you so much - all!

Yes, you are correct, although the "string-zing" is not all that desirable as it gets amplified by the high end PAs that I play through. The low end tone and depth -forgive me, I'm not that good at describing aspects of tone - was just amazing with my original strings. Thanks for your input!

Thank you, yes they are different colored ball ends.

Hi folks. I've had a 55-02 for about 3 years, and have grown into loving it as I'm playing more and 'working out' more seriously. My original strings started to sound a bit dead on the high end, so decided to replace with DR Dragon Skins (Nickel). They sound pretty good, but there was a certain...

Greetings! Just reading this thread as I just purchased a 55-02, not enough time to say how it will work out in the long run, but so far I like it 'just fine', as the saying goes. Could you provide just a bit more detail about your "Bartolini-loaded 55-02"? What modifications did you make? I...

Greetings! Can you tell me about the electronics? Thanks, Jack

Thanks very much! Feels good to be out of the shadows!

Thanks very much Aidil. Very good info. I did look at the neck very closely and it is - in its current state with the A string being different from the others - bowed slightly forward. I did try raising the string height slightly at the bridge as well. One other question I had was, could there...

Greetings everyone! My name is Jack and I've owned a 5 string port for a few years. Bought it at Sweetwater and have played out with it quite a few times. I love it, and have enjoyed this thread a great deal. I'd like to sign up and get a number, photo attached. I am having a little issue. I'm...

Hi everyone - my name is Jack and I’ve been reading this thread for a while. I have a 5 string port and love it. Bought it on site at Sweetwater in March of 2019, so it’s been about a year. I also have an American active Jazz Bass and an upright. I play in 4 very part time bands, now since the...