Recent content by Thirt33

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    Is there a flatwound string can comparison page here?

    I just put some cobalt flats on a mustang after loving them on a p, and haven’t had any issues with their length (after trimming them a bit). Maybe it would be a different story if I wasn’t stringing them through the body, but I’d encourage you to try it!
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    SOLD Fano JM4

    Cool, thanks! What does it weigh? And is this a 32” or 34” scale?
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    SOLD Fano JM4

    Beautiful! What are those pickups?
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    I Find Flats Lifeless and Boring. Change My Mind

    Came here to say Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats. They are exactly what you’re looking for.
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    Serek Owners/Fan Club

    Wow, good for him. Thanks for the info!
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    Serek Owners/Fan Club

    Apologies if this isn’t the right place for this question, but does anyone know the current wait time for a new Serek build? I don’t seem to be able to find the info on his site. I’m gassing hard for a Midwestern 2 with Guild BS1. Also, to contribute to the discussion at hand. My favorite...
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    Improving a Squier Mustang Bass

    Thanks for the responses guys. One reason why I like this video is because it looks like the signal chain is identical for both basses (both are plugged straight into a Mark Bass CMD121P amp) and both are strung with DR Hi-Beam SMR 45-105 strings. It seems like that would mean that any...
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    Improving a Squier Mustang Bass

    Hey guys, wondering if you could help me with something. I have a Squier Vintage Modified Mustang Bass like the one in this video (it sounds just like it does here), and I love the playability but I'm a little dissatisfied with the tone. In my opinion the Fender Mustang in this video is a...
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    Thinking Too Much When Playing

    Have you ever tried meditating before? I used to have a similar problem (my mind wandered way too much when I was playing), and I found that regular meditation (even for just a few minutes a day) made a big difference. This book is a great beginner's guide if you're interested: Amazon.com...
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    Pedal to get this warm mellow distortion?

    I don't have a lot of experience with pedals but I love the tone he gets on this song. It may just be from overdriving the amp but can you guys think of a pedal that might approximate this. Thanks!