If SBs are too bright, try Pure Blues. They also feel nice.
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Right on. I would use flats on every instrument if if I could get away with it.
But some clients want to hear the rounds.
It’s a never-ending search.
But some clients want to hear the rounds.
It’s a never-ending search.
Yeah my short list is the TI Jazz rounds I have coming and if they don't cut it, the pack of Hi Beams sitting here, and then pure blues is my final. I think all 3 could be great on a Stingray too, so I'll be in good shape.
TI flats on a stingray also sounds sick so I'll be logging some hours recording and playing the instruments until I get it all figured out.
Flats on a Stingray is classic.
Back in Black, Another One Bites the Dust etc…
Back in Black, Another One Bites the Dust etc…
Have you guys tried Stringjoy's? I was the biggest DR fan for twenty years and tried a nickel set on my CS Jazz and I REALLY like them.
I just put a pair of Ernie Ball Pino Pallanido light gauge flats on my Classic P, I really like the feel and tension.
Slight bummer situation - I went to take some relief out of the neck on my 2021 Moollon P and the end of the truss road cracked off when I turned it - the philips head slots you turn, the truss rod under it seems fine.I have no idea how that happened,but here is a photo. the rest of the philips head slots fell out after I took the picture. I am sure there are ways to fix it, I just haven't had this happen before - any ideas?
Neck went back on and everything plays like before, but now I can't tweak the neck until I get this fixed.
Neck went back on and everything plays like before, but now I can't tweak the neck until I get this fixed.
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Wow Angel that’s crazy! Good news is these truss nuts come all the way off. Getting that cracked SOB will be tricky but I’d recommend getting a paint can style opener to give you as much surface area and leverage as possible to slowly wind that sucker off.
This is the kind of nut you want:
I use this tool for my fender truss necks:
Truss Rod Crank for Tele - StewMac
Compact steel wrench for slotted truss rod nuts. StewMac exclusive!
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You are the man Rudy, thank you! Just ordered both. The nut won't come off with the crank because the slots all broke off, so it's just the hole that is visible now. I know there are tools for this situation too but I may take the bass and nut to a luthier just to be safe, since this bass is a prized possession for me.
Funny part is the rod turned just enough before the nut broke that the action is absolutely perfect now and the bass is singing. Every note clear as a bell. But yeah, I'm going to have to get it repaired once the parts show up.
Funny part is the rod turned just enough before the nut broke that the action is absolutely perfect now and the bass is singing. Every note clear as a bell. But yeah, I'm going to have to get it repaired once the parts show up.
Good luck dude! A little bit of white grease from the auto supply store is helpful to put inside the threads of the new nut fyi. I think its called lithium grease. Should prevent this from ever happening again!
@AngelCrusher Be sure to check the thread on the truss rod to make sure YJ used SAE (American) thread. It;s possible that he used metric being in Korea. I have no first hand knowledge of this but it;s a possibility.
Perhaps it is worth asking for a new part direct from Moollon? I contacted Andi about a new pickguard last week and he was very responsive and processed the order.
Good call! When I adjust my Moollon J, I'm going to make sure to loosen first then tighten. That said, if I feel like that one is not moving, how do apply that grease on the nut to try and prevent the same thing from happening?
You have to roll it all the way out and apply the grease to the inner threads. When you put the nut back on, tighten until snug and then a quarter turn with a little elbow grease. Then string up and check your relief. If you have to go back, you don’t have to take the neck completely off. Just loosen the strings and bolts enough to pop the neck out for access to the nut. @600 Ohms and I call this “doing the nasty.”
How did you contact him? I just sent an email to support at Moollon and it bounced on me.
I put the TI Jazz rounds on my Moollon Jazz and that setup was no problem . Since the TIs are so thin and low tension I popped the neck off just to have max relief and polish the frets while I was at it. The nut on this rod was actually so loose that it was spinning, so I tightened it just enough to stay put. I don't think the neck had been removed maybe ever because it was super tight in the pocket and took a little pressure to pop it off. This is a 2011 Moollon J. Beautiful build, so resonant.
Anyway I played for a few hours and ran through some grooves I have been working on. These Jazz Rounds are the real deal, I prefer them to sunbeams. They have a more focused midrange, better feel and are not harsh in the upper mids. Just a joy to play as long as you use a light touch. I will see how the neck plays over the course of a few days, but it's good to go right now. Can definitely recommend these strings for anyone who likes to keep their rounds on a long time. They are not flats, but they provide some of the joy and tone of using flats while still putting out the highs of a round. Very versatile string, really nice slap tone, and finger style just sits perfectly.
Anyway I played for a few hours and ran through some grooves I have been working on. These Jazz Rounds are the real deal, I prefer them to sunbeams. They have a more focused midrange, better feel and are not harsh in the upper mids. Just a joy to play as long as you use a light touch. I will see how the neck plays over the course of a few days, but it's good to go right now. Can definitely recommend these strings for anyone who likes to keep their rounds on a long time. They are not flats, but they provide some of the joy and tone of using flats while still putting out the highs of a round. Very versatile string, really nice slap tone, and finger style just sits perfectly.
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