Recent content by Tom Spaulding

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    NIB D'Addario Strings EXL220M Nickel Rounds

    Hi bassdude51- Tom from D'Addario here. Does your bass have a string-through bridge? If so, that could explain the string coming up short. You can read more about that here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I'll replace your strings with three sets of the long-scale versions. Just send...
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    Anybody Giving Up On Tuner Pedals For Headstock Tuners?

    There's no way to know if you possibly got a bad batch without trying new ones and comparing the results. If the design of tuner simply won't work on your bass, we'll know it. Tens of thousands of people are having no issues whatsoever with it, which suggests it may be that you have a faulty...
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    Anybody Giving Up On Tuner Pedals For Headstock Tuners?

    If you don't do PMs, please e-mail me at: [email protected]. Thanks
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    Anybody Giving Up On Tuner Pedals For Headstock Tuners?

    Hi, Tom Spaulding from Planet Waves here. We are sorry to hear you are not satisfied with the NS Micro. I'd like to send you three new ones to see if that solves your issues. Please PM me for shipping details. Thanks.
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    Planet Waves Mini Tuner...Chromatic??

    It is chromatic, and you can change the display from showing sharps (D#) to showing flats (Eb) by pressing and holding the Calibration button until the green "b" icon appears.
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    Sound hole cover for a Martin 00-body ABG

    There are commercial solutions of plugging the hole or using an acoustic enhancer, which I will not mention by name or in any way link to. ;) Another option: When I was working as a guitar tech, one thing that worked was using a black balloon. Just insert into guitar body, inflate, and the...
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    Planet Waves instrument cables

    Invalid Link Removedis our standard cable, sounds fine, molded ends. Custom is our beefier cable, molded ends American Stage is our Made in U.S.A. premier cable, with Neutrik-made ends (to our specs). Sounds great, feels great. More details on all of them at the links.
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    D'Addario Dumps ENR71-5SL Half Rounds

    Who at Lemur Music told you that? PM me please so we can get them up to speed and avoid future misinformation. Thanks!
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    Headstock Tuner

    OP already said he doesn't like the Planet Waves tuner... Yes, but both of his issues (as described) are probably due to a weak battery in the first place. The NS is typically quicker to grab a note and hold it longer than other headstock tuners, has a long battery life, and his experience is...
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    Cleaning Supplies!

    All of our products are safe for all finishes. Just follow the directions and don't overdo anything.
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    cables?

    Planet Waves cables do not cut off high end.
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    Planet Waves NS Mini Headstock Tuner

    Thanks to all for the input, it's very helpful! There is a fine line between increased sensitivity (grabbing and holding a note) and outside rejection (differentiating between your string vibrations and a raging band). The NS Mini was designed to tune anything from a Low B on a bass (long...
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    Planet Waves NS Mini Headstock Tuner

    Some folks have used double-sided tape and had good results.
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    Anybody Giving Up On Tuner Pedals For Headstock Tuners?

    We have found that results do vary in loud situations, depending on the amount of vibration of the headstock. If you are having issues with the NS Mini not tracking well in loud environments, try moving it around the headstock to see if you have any areas that are more sensitive than others, a...
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    Anybody Giving Up On Tuner Pedals For Headstock Tuners?

    Your choice of D'Addario strings is appreciated. Thanks!