Recent content by perfectarc

The Pyramids were really expensive and they do sound very good. Just want to change the E string out. I've done some searching on TB and think I will start with the GHS .096 pressure wound first.

I recently upgraded my SX short scale P bass with a Tesla p/u and my tech recommended a set of Pyramid flatwound strings to go with them. After playing with the new strings, I found that I really liked the tone and feel of the A, D and G strings, but the E was a little too dull and thuddy...

I just bought the following from Juststrings.com: D'Addario Bass Half Round Pure Nickel .100 Short Scale, NHR100S

It's interesting that this song was referenced. For me, the bass in this song falls into the category "bass parts in a classic song that could actually be improved upon". Stills hits a few notes that sound off, and a couple of times where it sounds like he drops out to avoid hitting a wrong...

Well said, RickC! PS: I checked out the Peacheaters site and really enjoyed your playing (great guitar playing too!).

So, what seems to be happening is you are playing a tune, then realize that a part coming up you are uncomfortable with. This creates a momentary doubt, maybe some anticipatory anxiety. Possibly in order to deal with the uncertainty or doubt, you may shift into a mode that works great for you at...

It's normal to pay attention to what you are doing but if you get stuck in the self-watching mode you kind of separate yourself from the actual activity of playing (you-the subject, are watching your hands on the fretboard-the object). This subtle sense of separation from the activity can...

very gentle-thanks!

I like him too! Here's what I found on basschat website: Invalid Link Removed

This is the first club I'm joining on TB; please be gentle. Could I have a number?

I want you back-J5 (Felton) You keep me hangin on-Supremes (Jamerson) Doctor my eyes-Jackson Browne (Lee Sklar) Pleasant valley sunday-monkees (C. Kaye or JO?) Blood and roses-Smithereens Mainstreet-Bob Seger (David Hood) One of these nights-Eagles (Randy Meisner) December 1963 (Oh what a...

Hey, thats a $139 bass! :p I like the idea of sanding down that little area

I just got my SX short scale fretless bass. It plays and sounds great. The only problem I see so far is on the back of the neck, there is a small area, about 1/2" long that is rough and raised, maybe due to imperfection on the coating put on the back of the neck. I don't notice it when I'm...

Thanks for the response East Coast Eddie; I was looking for equipment recommendations, not suggestions regarding my motivation, possible laziness, etc but, I hear your comments in the helpful perspective in which I'm sure you mean. Regarding whether I may run out of bridge with a B, who...

My fingerpicking style style is thumb and index finger, with wrist resting on the bridge or slightly toward the pups to control muting and dynamics. I'm very comfortable with this style on my 4 string bass on the G,D and A strings but when I pick the E, I run out of bridge! It definitely feels...