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    Replacing high mass G&L bridge for more woody tone

    I wasn’t aware this would be a destructive operation. Are you saying switching back is not an option?
    Post by: JKessell, Aug 10, 2020 in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Anyone upgraded/modded their G&L JB-2 Tribute?

    How would you describe the change in tone? My problem with the stock pups is how pokey they are when fully open. Did this affect that at all?
    Post by: JKessell, Aug 10, 2020 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Replacing high mass G&L bridge for more woody tone

    I’ve seen a few people on here suggest high mass bridges produce a more metallic tone and lower mass produces a more woody tone. Would be...
    Thread by: JKessell, Aug 10, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    D’addario helicores e and a sound very metallic

    Thanks, I’ll give that a try
    Post by: JKessell, Mar 30, 2020 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    D’addario helicores e and a sound very metallic

    I’ve recently started playing upright and decided to restring my bass with helicore pizzicato light tension. The G and D strings sound great -...
    Thread by: JKessell, Mar 30, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
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    TapeWound Club~Anyone?

    I’ve tried D’addarios and liked them at first but have found over time they seem to become a bit brittle which produces a very hard sounding mid...
    Post by: JKessell, Nov 15, 2019 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Tapewounds comparison of tone and tension

    I’ve tried D’addarios and liked them at first but have found over time they seem to become a bit brittle which produces a very hard sounding mid...
    Thread by: JKessell, Nov 12, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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    TI Acoustic Nylon Cores on a jazz bass?

    Has anyone ever tried putting Thomastic Infeld Acoustic Nylon Cores on a jazz or any electric bass? How did it work out? I’m interested in...
    Thread by: JKessell, Oct 23, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]