Artcore Club

[mrperkolator]

Good info @Michael Vee

I’m going to try to lean into the mellow/hollow direction. Since I also have a Sire J, I no longer need “versatility.” Bright modern j, and old school hollow. I’m thinking La Bella flats, but still too many choices…

 

[Michael Vee]

Good info @Michael Vee

I’m going to try to lean into the mellow/hollow direction. Since I also have a Sire J, I no longer need “versatility.” Bright modern j, and old school hollow. I’m thinking La Bella flats, but still too many choices…

What say you, B-Mac?

 

[B-Mac]

What say you, B-Mac?

I have flats on mine, but do not know the brand.
I have GHS Boomers 45-105 on my Backlund Rocker Box that I like quite a bit, but they're round wound.
Products - BASS BOOMERS® - GHS Strings
Don't know what these are like.
Products - BASS BRITE FLATS™ - GHS Strings
Products - BASS PRECISION FLATS™ - GHS Strings

 

[oldandbold]

When I purchased my AGB it had bright rounds on it, which I promptly switched to LaBella DTF's. I've also tried Earnie Ball cobalt flats, as well as LaBella flat tapes, but finally switched back to the DTF's, and that's where they'll stay.

 

[B-Mac]

Thanks! Very good to know...

Have you found any gig bags that will work with the ASB140 specifically?

I don’t do gig bags. Not a fan. The only gig bags I have are ones that came with basses. So not much help.

 

[timmus]

I don’t do gig bags. Not a fan. The only gig bags I have are ones that came with basses. So not much help.

OK, thanks! I have a love/hate relationship with gig bags. If I'm heading to a close by gig, I'll stick my bass in a gig bag, otherwise the bass goes in a HSC.

 

[B-Mac]

OK, thanks! I have a love/hate relationship with gig bags. If I'm heading to a close by gig, I'll stick my bass in a gig bag, otherwise the bass goes in a HSC.

Maybe someone in here knows?
Gig Bag Vs. Hard Shell Case

 

[timmus]

Maybe someone in here knows?
Gig Bag Vs. Hard Shell Case

Thanks for the suggestion…I’ll check it out.

 

[cubanbass]

So long-time owner, and Talkbass member, but first time Artcore Club post. Happy to join!

 

[B-Mac]

So long-time owner, and Talkbass member, but first time Artcore Club post. Happy to join!


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Sweet sunset red AFB200!
Happy to have you here!!!!

 

[John Stephen]

Very nice, @cubanbass -- thanks for posting those pics!

 

[B-Mac]

So long-time owner, and Talkbass member, but first time Artcore Club post. Happy to join!


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Welcome!

That's a fine looking AFB200 in Sunset Red!

@cubanbass

You have been issued member #30 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club .

Nice to see you gigging with it!

 

[B-Mac]

Ibanez Artcore Club Membership List

 

[B-Mac]

Thanks @B-Mac

it’s got some mystery flats and missing a pickguard. I may have fun with the pickguard. The strings are a bit too boomy on the neck pickup, so now it’s time to over analyze strings to find what’s woody and articulate

So, is the Honeymoon over? Or does it still have magic for you. I hope it is the latter.

 

[mrperkolator]

So, is the Honeymoon over? Or does it still have magic for you. I hope it is the latter.

I haven’t had a lot of time with it, but I’m happy with it. Having zero gas is worth it, even if there’s a few things odd.

 

[focusbob]

I'd like to string an agb205 (5 string) E to C ("high c") and could use some advice on flatwound strings.

Ideally, I'd like to use Labella deep talkin bass flatwounds, but I can't find single strings for purchase (to provide the .029 c string) and the available 6 string set (which contains a .029 string) is for regular (34") scale instruments afaik.

I'm guessing not, but would these regular scale strings work on an agb205 (particularly the low E)? Does anyone know where a single .029 labella dtf could be had (I figure it would be the thicker strings for which scale differences would cause problems)?

If "no" to both of these questions, what flatwound strings would you recommend for E-C tuning on the agb205? Thanks!

 

[Aidil]

I'd like to string an agb205 (5 string) E to C ("high c") and could use some advice on flatwound strings.

Ideally, I'd like to use Labella deep talkin bass flatwounds, but I can't find single strings for purchase (to provide the .029 c string) and the available 6 string set (which contains a .029 string) is for regular (34") scale instruments afaik.

I'm guessing not, but would these regular scale strings work on an agb205 (particularly the low E)? Does anyone know where a single .029 labella dtf could be had (I figure it would be the thicker strings for which scale differences would cause problems)?

If "no" to both of these questions, what flatwound strings would you recommend for E-C tuning on the agb205? Thanks!

The AGB205, despite being a short scale bass, takes regular long scale strings, since it was designed with some distance between its tune-o-matic bridge and the tail piece.

 

[B-Mac]

I'd like to string an agb205 (5 string) E to C ("high c") and could use some advice on flatwound strings.

Ideally, I'd like to use Labella deep talkin bass flatwounds, but I can't find single strings for purchase (to provide the .029 c string) and the available 6 string set (which contains a .029 string) is for regular (34") scale instruments afaik.

I'm guessing not, but would these regular scale strings work on an agb205 (particularly the low E)? Does anyone know where a single .029 labella dtf could be had (I figure it would be the thicker strings for which scale differences would cause problems)?

If "no" to both of these questions, what flatwound strings would you recommend for E-C tuning on the agb205? Thanks!

The AGB205, despite being a short scale bass, takes regular long scale strings, since it was designed with some distance between its tune-o-matic bridge and the tail piece.

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WHAT HE SAID

Always check winding length (not scale length) ball to taper above the nut.
Bass String Lengths by Manufacturer

 

[focusbob]

The AGB205, despite being a short scale bass, takes regular long scale strings, since it was designed with some distance between its tune-o-matic bridge and the tail piece.

That's great news, thanks!

 

[B-Mac]

The AGB205, despite being a short scale bass, takes regular long scale strings, since it was designed with some distance between its tune-o-matic bridge and the tail piece.

aah... so there's an Artcore Club in TB....

Still GASing and might get one of AGB205A or AGBV205A someday.

@Aidil
Did you ever get an AGB205 ?
Or any Artcore?