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    Fender Rumble Knob (old style)

    Hi All, I've put a wanted add in another part of the forum, but I wondered if anyone knew of a good parts store (U.K.). Only I have one that is...
    Thread by: Koldov, Dec 19, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Hi, Sorry for the late reply.... Initially I wasn't, but I found over time hitting first fret on such a heavy string pretty tiresome, a long...
    Post by: Koldov, Nov 1, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    All measured up now: Saddle to Nut = 35" Back end of bridge (string ball end) to Low B tuning peg 38 1/2" So that makes these spot on:...
    Post by: Koldov, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Well, overall not too short as such. Only it's just that the taper starts the wrong side of the nut (and only by maybe 5mm)! The taper is for...
    Post by: Koldov, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Thank you, didn't see that! even with shipping and a terrible £ - $ situation (for us anyway) seems like a good deal!
    Post by: Koldov, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Thanks for the prompt reply! I think you are right with the 35" scale length. Unfortunately I'm in the UK, so it looks like BassStringsOnline is...
    Post by: Koldov, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Hi All, A while ago I bought a second-hand 5 string from ebay due to my new band playing in drop C tuning. The strings were dull and lifeless as...
    Thread by: Koldov, Oct 13, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Spector Performer 5 Classic String Gauges?

    Well, as I suspected - here is the response from the lovely people at Spector bass (my comment in bold): Thank you for your email. Sorry for...
    Post by: Koldov, Jun 14, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Spector Performer 5 Classic String Gauges?

    Ok, I couldn't wait.... Local shop only had a Trace Elliot (?) .130" BLX... The top winding only just comes over the nut and the winding for the...
    Post by: Koldov, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Spector Performer 5 Classic String Gauges?

    Hi All, I have just purchased a Spector 5 string from ebay and managed to change out the dead strings from one of my old 4 strings. The only...
    Thread by: Koldov, Jun 13, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]