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Five strings but six tuning pegs? This might be the most subtle April Fools prank in TalkBass history.
Perfect! That's what I wanted to know. Thank you. You've been a great help.
Great pic.....Now my wife is asking me serious life questions....
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Perfect! That's what I wanted to know. Thank you. You've been a great help.
Great pic.....Now my wife is asking me serious life questions....
You only live once!
Plus, even if reincarnation was real, do want to take the chance as coming back as a squirrel?
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Different body shapes(human) perhaps? I have zero issue.
Mind you I am playing a Z not an AB… maybe that’s part of it. different body(bass)?
I was under the impression that while each model was different, the overall economics and basic forms were similar. So, in the case of the butt end scoop where the output jack is, it would sit similarly. But if you're saying it works on the Z's, even better! The 90 degree will certainly work too.
JR…. You tryin to trick us?
The 2nd pix was from my 6 string… didn’t know if you would pick it up April Fools.
here’s the head stock.
100%. The right angle definitely is a go. I was just saying a straight does work TOO… at least for some folks. The only time the right angle doesn’t work is on 99% of combustions. I know nothing of the D roc model ergonomics thou. I’ve never brought one home.
Comparing THE AB/NG design vs the Z I do find that they do hang a fair bit differently on a strap(without making adjustment).
Right angle on a D-Bird is no problem.
However, when I use it sitting down, I rest it on my right leg.
If I straddled it between my legs, my left shoulder would require surgery in short order.
In follow up, I just plugged in to tune up some new strings and was reminded.
This is a very natural resting position for the Z as you can see the horn on my left leg.
Agreed, my right angle cables don't even go full in the NG jack. But they work fine on the D-Roc.
Ah yes, I see now. Plus you have the neck at more upright angle which makes the clearance even greater.
That's such a cool finish!
A natural beauty!
And it feels so silky smooth!
Yes. I believe the neck being more vertical is also considered classical position.
A picture speaks a thousand words yet again.
Question for those that tune their 5 strings low E to high C in long scale models:
If the ideal scale length is determined to be: B 37" E 36.25" A 35.5" D 34.75" G 34" C 33.25" (for 4,5, and 6 strings)
If you tune E-C then then you have : E 37" A 36.25" D 35.5" G 34.75" C 34"
Does this throw off all the advantages of the sweet spot determined on the standard string length? Is it too much tension or making the bass sound very different?
Would Dingwall make 5 string tuned E-C :E 36.25" A 35.5" D 34.75" G 34" C 33.25"?
If the ideal scale length is determined to be: B 37" E 36.25" A 35.5" D 34.75" G 34" C 33.25" (for 4,5, and 6 strings)
If you tune E-C then then you have : E 37" A 36.25" D 35.5" G 34.75" C 34"
Does this throw off all the advantages of the sweet spot determined on the standard string length? Is it too much tension or making the bass sound very different?
Would Dingwall make 5 string tuned E-C :E 36.25" A 35.5" D 34.75" G 34" C 33.25"?
The shop only does 37” and 35”, no other options.
I’d prefer tuning a Super series E-C because higher strings sound better to me at short scale lengths.
Both scale lengths sound fine E-C. My AB-1 five string was sweet with TI flats. I didn’t need to mess with the nuts, the larger slots worked ok and my action is very low anyway. I could switch back to B-C with just a bit of set up fiddling around. All my five strings ended up E-C and I wish I had jumped into it earlier rather than barely using the low B.
I cut my strings long and put extra wraps on the tuner in case I want to shift the strings to other, longer slots.
I spent my formative years on a four string, and I never really bonded with the low B. But a higher string opened up all kinds of fun stuff. Clear chord voicing, extra range. I found it easier to mute a C string, while I used the low B as a thumb rest.
Now I’m back to all four strings. Lately I’m tempted to experiment with tenor or piccolo tunings. The Cirrus is the most likely test bass.
I’ve already had it set up 90-30 E-C, but that was a step too far on my light and low tension quest. I should put that set back on and tune it up to A-C. Thin strings are cheap.
I just put fresh DR Hellborgs 100-40 on the Cirrus 35” and while I’ve liked those strings in the past, and they sound great, they now feel super stiff. Heck, even TI flats feel stiff.
I’m kind of at a Goldilocks moment. I’ve found the limits for too light, and I’ll never go back to stiff. I’m zeroing in on just right with TI flats as the upper limit for stiff. It’s been a moving target as technique adapts to lower tensions.
The AB-1 four string with Payson nickel rounds, 90-32 ish is just perfect.
The Super P with GHS boomers .030 was very nice tuned E-G.
Anyway, that’s enough of my musing on strings for today.
I cut my strings long and put extra wraps on the tuner in case I want to shift the strings to other, longer slots.
I spent my formative years on a four string, and I never really bonded with the low B. But a higher string opened up all kinds of fun stuff. Clear chord voicing, extra range. I found it easier to mute a C string, while I used the low B as a thumb rest.
Now I’m back to all four strings. Lately I’m tempted to experiment with tenor or piccolo tunings. The Cirrus is the most likely test bass.
I’ve already had it set up 90-30 E-C, but that was a step too far on my light and low tension quest. I should put that set back on and tune it up to A-C. Thin strings are cheap.
I just put fresh DR Hellborgs 100-40 on the Cirrus 35” and while I’ve liked those strings in the past, and they sound great, they now feel super stiff. Heck, even TI flats feel stiff.
I’m kind of at a Goldilocks moment. I’ve found the limits for too light, and I’ll never go back to stiff. I’m zeroing in on just right with TI flats as the upper limit for stiff. It’s been a moving target as technique adapts to lower tensions.
The AB-1 four string with Payson nickel rounds, 90-32 ish is just perfect.
The Super P with GHS boomers .030 was very nice tuned E-G.
Anyway, that’s enough of my musing on strings for today.
Had some green screen fun this weekend for some vids I'm gonna be in.. El Dorado and the KK3 both made the cut..
The KK3 is really hard to shoot on green screen though, check out the last pic, lol. we took this as a test before we started shooting... Finally, the headless Dingwall
The KK3 is really hard to shoot on green screen though, check out the last pic, lol. we took this as a test before we started shooting... Finally, the headless Dingwall
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