Strange....everytime I see this photo - Joey Tribbiani (from Friends - Matt Leblanc) pops to my head
LOL! How YOU doin'?!
Oh, and I'm in:
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LOL! How YOU doin'?!
Oh, and I'm in:
Not quite, although in the sun, I could see how you might think that. It's a walnut top, mahogany body, ebony board.
Chef
In Memoriam
Does anyone have a spare/used set of 5 string Seymour Duncan based Sadowsky singles that they want to sell ? I have another Ash/Maple Sadowsky on the way that will be here Wednesday and im gonna be needing a set.
I am using the Sadowsky SBN45B Blue Nickels that came on this bass:
Tonally I like the Sadowsky strings very much. But they seem a bit "springier" than I am used to, though. Somehow a bit more elastic.
Tension-wise, my fingers are most accustomed to Rotosound Swing Bass 66's on a neck-thru Alembic, or the Link Removed. In other words, pretty high tension (or high-tension feeling anyway)
I am considering, based on a strong recommendation from a trusted luthier, trying the Ken Smith Compressors.
Based on all the research I've been able to do here, I think these might accomplish all my sonic and string-feel goals.
Has anyone here tried these on their Sadowsky? Even better their Sadowsky with Soapbars? The B is tapered like the Sadowsky strings - can someone who has used Ken Smith Compressors confirm that these work (length-wise)?
(Hope this isn't too much of a string-specific derail. If it is, PM me and I'll move over to "Strings". But I really wanted to get the Sadowsky-specific viewpoint here.)
Tonally I like the Sadowsky strings very much. But they seem a bit "springier" than I am used to, though. Somehow a bit more elastic.
Tension-wise, my fingers are most accustomed to Rotosound Swing Bass 66's on a neck-thru Alembic, or the Link Removed. In other words, pretty high tension (or high-tension feeling anyway)
I am considering, based on a strong recommendation from a trusted luthier, trying the Ken Smith Compressors.
Based on all the research I've been able to do here, I think these might accomplish all my sonic and string-feel goals.
Has anyone here tried these on their Sadowsky? Even better their Sadowsky with Soapbars? The B is tapered like the Sadowsky strings - can someone who has used Ken Smith Compressors confirm that these work (length-wise)?
(Hope this isn't too much of a string-specific derail. If it is, PM me and I'll move over to "Strings". But I really wanted to get the Sadowsky-specific viewpoint here.)
Here are my two beauts. It's the perfect combo. The WL preamp is super flexible and the orange bomb's "B" is the bomb. 
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I am using the Sadowsky SBN45B Blue Nickels that came on this bass:
Tonally I like the Sadowsky strings very much. But they seem a bit "springier" than I am used to, though. Somehow a bit more elastic.
Tension-wise, my fingers are most accustomed to Rotosound Swing Bass 66's on a neck-thru Alembic, or the Link Removed. In other words, pretty high tension (or high-tension feeling anyway)
I am considering, based on a strong recommendation from a trusted luthier, trying the Ken Smith Compressors.
Based on all the research I've been able to do here, I think these might accomplish all my sonic and string-feel goals.
Has anyone here tried these on their Sadowsky? Even better their Sadowsky with Soapbars? The B is tapered like the Sadowsky strings - can someone who has used Ken Smith Compressors confirm that these work (length-wise)?
(Hope this isn't too much of a string-specific derail. If it is, PM me and I'll move over to "Strings". But I really wanted to get the Sadowsky-specific viewpoint here.)
First, that's an amazing bass.
Second: the Sadowsky blue labels (steel and nickel) are fairly low tension/high flexibility. I know what you mean, a change in touch is required. I can't speak to the Smith compressors, but will mention that the Sadowsky black labels (also offered in SS and nickel) will feel better to you, and have a tapered B.
Chef
In Memoriam
For me, I really like the Sadsowsky Blues.
Yes, they're lower tension. That lets me move a softer touch into my playing, all the way across the dynamic range, and, relax into my playing more.
That suits me fine. Took a while to readjust my touch to it, but, now I very much like it.
Yes, they're lower tension. That lets me move a softer touch into my playing, all the way across the dynamic range, and, relax into my playing more.
That suits me fine. Took a while to readjust my touch to it, but, now I very much like it.
The Powah of the MV5JJ will not be denied.
Single coils brutha, single coils.
Them "steel rail blues" (Gord L.) gonna make ya weep every time. (or something like that).
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The Powah of the MV5JJ will not be denied.
Single coils brutha, single coils.
BOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chef
In Memoriam
Anticipation - Looks like I may finally be joining the club. New arrival expected next week.
I think we need to start an Ash/Maple SC Club.
If I Gel with the natural Ash/Maple MV5 I might have to trade its tort PG for a black one. I just love your natural/vintage tint with a black PG. You and Vic have sold me on that look. Simple,Plain and TONE to die for. I think I better go get another Stag out of the frig.
