Recent content by nathanfrost

Which Marco? (Sfogli or Minnemann? Both are favorites of mine, for sure)

I emailed them, was as friendly, organized and professional as I could be, and paid for their time. Beyond that, I was just lucky these guys liked the material enough to fit me in and give such great performances! (Funnily enough, I wasn't interested in having big names on the record -- I was...

If you'd like to hear how the Quantum Modulus 6 with Fodera nickel strings sounded on my progressive metal record "synecron", the record preview is here:

If you'd like to hear how the Q6 sounded on my progressive metal record "synecron", the record preview is here:

Running only on the battery, my SansAmp Bass Driver DI lasted 80-95 hours of solid playtime over 2.5 weeks on one Duracell 9V battery before the "Active" LED started to visibly dim, and the tone started to distort noticeably more than before, and get a little duller and less "clear/crisp". (I...

The Fodera Nickel Standard (Traditional) Tension strings ended up feeling and sounding closest for what I'm aiming for. The heaviest gauge traditional tension strings sounded nearly identical to the standard tension ones, and were significantly more fatiguing on my plucking hand, while the...

From what I suspect will be most effective to least effective: 0. Pick close to the bridge 1. Pick as softly/lightly as you can* 2. Get a less clanky bass (Quantum's Modulus is my current fave) 3. Get darker strings (eg avoid bright strings like stainless steel -- Fodera's Diamond Nickel are...

I evaluated the CircleK nickel strings, both in an "even tension" gauge (.142 .106 .079 .059 .043 .031) and a "traditional tension" gauge (.136 .102 .079 .059 .045 .031) and I think "even tension" sounded a little tighter and sharper than "traditional tension" -- while being a little more...

Here's the list of strings I've been recommended both on and off this thread: DR Sunbeams DR Lo-Rider Nickels Circle-K nickels (balanced tension instead of traditional tension) GHS nickel boomers D'Addario XL nickels DR Neons I'm a little worried that since my bass is set up for nickel strings...

Now I need to find the best set of strings for the instrument! I think I almost certainly want heavier-gauge nickel strings, but here's the full details of the question: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/perfect-6-string-set-modulus-quantum-6-playing-progressive-metal-813314/#post11559768...

I'm interested in finding the strings that will make my Quantum 6 sound the best it can on my next progressive metal record. I'm using Bartolini pickups on the Quantum 6. The sound qualities I'd like: * most importantly: dark, precise tone for often fast fingerpicking, tapping...

talkbass steered me right. :) Thanks for all the input, guys! Also huge thanks to Bass San Diego on the West Coast and Bass Central on the East Coast; these guys let me play several of their most expensive instruments for 45-60 minutes at a time to come to my decision. (An extra big...

I'm looking to upgrade my instrument, and these three are the last on my list* of candidates to audition. Would anyone in or near LA be willing to let me spend an hour on their Modulus Quantum 6 and/or Stuart Spector Euro6LX and/or Dingwall AB2? I promise to be very careful with your...

Here's what we've got so far, in no particular order: Ibanez Sr506 Peavey Cirrus 6 modulus quantum 6 (with Barts pickups) //warmer, but won't cut through as well as Spector Stuart Spector Euro6LX BMT6EG MM Bongo 6 S/H Manne 150 bass brands thread to find luthiers Thanks...

I'm interested in purchasing the perfect 6+ string electric bass to record my progressive metal record, but I know very little about the technical aspects of what makes basses sound and feel certain ways. The qualities I'd like: * most importantly: bright, precise tone for often fast...