Recent content by RoscoeKay'54

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    Double Bass What D with Oliv G

    I'm currently using a similar setup. I'm using the .3885 E and A with the Perpetual Stark D and Oliv G. The sound is super warm. I've been playing more old-school stuff recently. Like 50s & 60s blue note era stuff. I'm so digging the vibe. Warm and punchy. Honestly, it feels like one complete...
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    So far the Stark D and G are winners for me. I’m pairing them with 3/4 Spiro Weichs. Here’s a question for all of you that have used the Stark G and have experience with the Evah Weich G. How would you compare the the perceived tension between the two? Thanks!
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    So I’ve spent the week playing my hodge podge set of Helicore Hybrid E and A, Spiro mitt D, Perpetual Stark G. Im loving the overall sound and feel. More specifically I’m digging the stark G. It really does sound great pizz. For those of you who have auditioned the Stark G, can you compare the...
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    So I gave these Perpetuals a shot. They’re definitely nice strings. Personally, the E and A didn’t have enough bottom. I missed my Spiros on gigs this week. Though I do think the perpetuals match the Oliv G amazingly well and will be classic mixed set for sure. What I liked and didn’t like was...
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    Which Spiros did you pair that Stark G with?
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    Hey Flatback, can you elaborate on your comparison between the Oliv and Stark G? I have an oliv ready to put on and just ordered a stark G from Mark. I’ll probably try the stark G first. Just curious on your detailed thoughts. I’ll be pairing this with Spiro mittel E, A, and D. Thanks!
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    I've been rocking the Zyex G and am pretty happy with it. I think this might be the magic set for me. Honestly, I can't tell the difference with the Zyex G and the rest Spiros. It matches pretty well. Let's put it this way, it doesn't feel any more different than the spiro G does to me. That's...
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    I'd probably be pairing the Stark Perpetual G with Spiro mediums E, A, & D. I have a Zyex Medium G on there and it sounds and feels great. I was just waiting for this Zyex to die to try out the Oliv again with Spiros.
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    Double Bass New! Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass strings

    Is this the entire Perpetual set with the stark G everyone is raving about?
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    SOLD GAMUT RED DIAMOND G+D

    Is the Red Diamond G still available? I’d be interested in the G if you’d be willing to sell just the one string. I’m trying to match it with a Zyex D and Spiro Mittel E and A. Thanks!!
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    Double Bass Olive G lovefest

    Hi all! I hope you guys are hanging in there. Just finally put my olive g on today. Just curious whether the string tension happens to tighten as the string starts to settle. Thanks!
  12. RoscoeKay'54

    Lakland 01 Club Part 2

    What do you guys think? I love my 5501 3 tone sunburst it's got incredible tone. I fell in love with it the first time i played it. So versatile and so on and so forth which you all know. But my question is; osbourne V fretless? I grew up playing my Mexi jazz 4 which was fantastic, which...
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    How good are you at bass? (read 1st post before voting)

    i rated my self about a 7 or 8. My immediate goal is to be able to read anything that's put in front of me, play around town and be respected by the musicians of my choosing. I am currently playing around town and am reaching my goal slowly but surely. But for me personally, I feel that...
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    Can you help a clueless guy who already read the Newbie FAQ?

    I read a lot of good information here. But what I'm sure of is that you don't really want to spend any more $$ than you have to. So here are my suggestions: 1.BASS - I think the Lefty thing is your choice and if you read the rest of the other posts you already know the possible issues you...
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    Official Lakland Owners Club (part 4)

    The necks! I've got a 55-01 Three-color sunburst w/maple fingerboard. It not only looks sweet, but plays great too! :bassist: