Recent content by Vice Animus

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    Ibanez ATK Vs SR

    Hey there. After playing bass for just over a year now using a cheap fender p-bass rip-off, I've been looking to buy a better quality instrument. I recently joined a hard-rock / grunge / punk band and we're signing up for various small local gigs. I need a worthy, good quality and sturdy /...
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    Sub-octaved Guitar instead of bass?

    I recently joined a band that loves to experiment with unusual and unconventional musical techniques. We recently discussed using a guitar run through a sub octave pedal (with the original signal mixed out) instead of a bass guitar. This way, the bass could have more body in choruses and such by...
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    Gauge For Drop-tuning 35" Scale?

    Thanks everyone :) I think I'll try sticking to the 55-110's, and if they cause any great trouble or are too tense to be comfortable, maybe I'll try Hybrid Slinky G-D-A and a Power Slinky Low-D. Cheers! :D
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    Gauge For Drop-tuning 35" Scale?

    I'm looking into buying an ESP LTD F-154DX (The ESP Guitar Company | 2011 USA Website) that has a 35" scale. The bridge is strung through-body, and judging by other threads on talkbass, it seems Ernie-balls should be long enough to string her up. BUT... I don't know which string gauge I should...