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I know this comment was in response to a post about an LM, so I wonder if you'd feel the same about an LG. I have a feeling the LoRiders might fare better there, as opposed to maybe being "a little too much of a good thing" on an LM. At least I'm going to try a set of LR's at some point on my LG.
I know this comment was in response to a post about an LM, so I wonder if you'd feel the same about an LG. I have a feeling the LoRiders might fare better there, as opposed to maybe being "a little too much of a good thing" on an LM. At least I'm going to try a set of LR's at some point on my LG.
electronics have their same sonic range regardless of wood choice. the different woods add nuance ime, but the overall tone profile or voice is primarily determined on the guts, imo. the woods will add attack/air/bloom etc, but wont provide the frequency response between x and y hz like a set of pickups will.
ive got lowriders on both vf5's because they both have wider sounding guts and the grind from the loriders fills up some space. even though they are both very different sounding basses.
I generally agree, tho I think I might put more weight in the wood's affect on tone. However, it's also the pickup spacing diff as well between the LM and LG, and I think that matters too. Anyway, fwiw.
FWIW, I've got Nickel LoRiders on my RA and its working out quite nice so far... I will have them on my LM as well when it gets here.
And +1 to Vic's response to Narud's post... I agree also but would give a little more credit to woods as well. Hence the difference between an LM and RA with the same electronics, 1-piece maple neck and strings - talking about comparing NAMM basses.
And +1 to Vic's response to Narud's post... I agree also but would give a little more credit to woods as well. Hence the difference between an LM and RA with the same electronics, 1-piece maple neck and strings - talking about comparing NAMM basses.
Yeah... nickel Lo Riders KILL on the RA and the LG (the steel Lo Riders sound great on the RA also if you want it more aggressive and 'LM-ish'), not so much the LG.. that's not what that spec is about). Those strings just seem MADE for those two basses. On the LM, the Hi Beams rule!
Hmmm... I will have to try it. Never really been a fan of SS strings but you never know. I actually kinda liked the stock A-C SS strings so there.
Do you think Hi-Beams will work as good on a Rosewood board LM?
how does one determine what a spec is about?
when pre cbs jazzes were new, you had flats and raw ass sounding roto steels. nickel shmickel.
never said wood doesnt make a difference. an alder ra vs an ash lm are going to have pretty different densities especially now that hes using heavier ash. there will definitely be a difference in bloom and attack. the guts are still going to sound like his guts though, if you can hear past the wood.
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ha! funny!
true though...
true though...
how does one determine what a spec is about?
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I've had Fat Beams on my LM5 but for some reason I prefer the AC strings. Not that the Fat Beams sound bad at all but the AC strings had more of a treble bite that I liked. A little more zing that killed through a dense mix.
how does one determine what a spec is about?
And many of the guys who used those roto steels on their old 60's alder/RW Fender's switched as fast as they could to the ash/maple 70's versions when they became available
IMO, most who buy a more 'early vintage' 60's spec'd alder/RW bass aren't really looking for maximum grind and sizzle, but rather warmth, punch and lower mid growl. That is exactly what many nickel roundwounds deliver, and is literally the tone and application they seemed designed for.
Obviously, this gets into personal taste, and there are no 'wrongs or rights'.
Edit:... and... one day until my 'PBass Caribbean adventure' starts!
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50 cents says you come back all Larry Graham'd up, and order an Alleva P5.
50 cents says you come back all Larry Graham'd up, and order an Alleva P5.
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And many of the guys who used those roto steels on their old 60's alder/RW Fender's switched as fast as they could to the ash/maple 70's versions when they became available
IMO, most who buy a more 'early vintage' 60's spec'd alder/RW bass aren't really looking for maximum grind and sizzle, but rather warmth, punch and lower mid growl. That is exactly what many nickel roundwounds deliver, and is literally the tone and application they seemed designed for.
Obviously, this gets into personal taste, and there are no 'wrongs or rights'.
Edit:... and... one day until my 'PBass Caribbean adventure' starts!
really? ime, the guys that were around in the alder/rosewood era were the guys complaining how cbs ruined fender with their boat anchor ash and shoddy quality control. never heard any happy switch overs.
hell, if what you really want is fat and smooth, get some flats on there, youll love em
Hey guys! I wanted to share kind of a cool black&white action shot of me and BIGG REDD TOO at a gig my band played last month. It was the first gig I played with it, and it killed. Cut through the mix perfectly. I ran it through a buddy's Ampeg B200R combo (EQ flat) and DI'd into the house, with my AC pretty much open wide, the bridge pup just a touch turned down.
I think there is a video of a couple tunes somewheres...
I friggin' love this bass!
Ian
I think there is a video of a couple tunes somewheres...
I friggin' love this bass!
Ian
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Unfortunately I have become somewhat of a packrat / bass collector over the past few years, I am going to try to pair it down a bit but man I love all these basses.
AC LG5 (honduran board)
AC KBP5 (dalbergia board)
AC LM5 (on order with all the options)
Sadowsky Metro UV70 (black blocks and binding)
Lakland USA JO4 (#229)
That is among other gear as well, 2 full amp set ups, my upright (which is all I practice at home and still stink at) and studio gear. V drums, acoustic drums, protools rig and various preamps.
I know many of you guys are in a similar boat any words of wisdom?
AC LG5 (honduran board)
AC KBP5 (dalbergia board)
AC LM5 (on order with all the options)
Sadowsky Metro UV70 (black blocks and binding)
Lakland USA JO4 (#229)
That is among other gear as well, 2 full amp set ups, my upright (which is all I practice at home and still stink at) and studio gear. V drums, acoustic drums, protools rig and various preamps.
I know many of you guys are in a similar boat any words of wisdom?
To be clear nothing is for sale. I do wake up from time to time thinking what the heck am I doing with all this stuff. It is all great stuff and usually when I pick it up and spend some time I realize why I have become so attached.
Looking at the big picture a little bit I play in a club date band, weddings, clubs, corporate events; where a 5 string is essential. And then I play in a "standards" jazz quartet with my upright.
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