First Rehearsal with New Strings and New Bass

I recently purchased a used Fender P bass 5 string from the TB classifieds, loving it. It came with the Nordstrand pickup, favorite brand of pickups, and I always wanted to put TI flats on a bass, so I did. The strings are everything people say they are. Felt so good out of the box, and stay in tune, not really any break in period. I generally like nickel round strings, but have always used stainless flats. I will be enjoying these for years to come. So I have gig coming up this week, jazz gig playing older standards. The band consists of 4 or 5 trumpets, 3 or 4 trombones, and a generous sax / reed section of 6 or so, drums, piano, and bass. I am using my genzler bass array 15-3 and the Magellan 350 head. We had a rehearsal last night, and I was in love with how this bass and rig performed in a live setting. Super deep lows, and very articulate throughout the range. I'll post some pics and an update on how the gig goes later in the week.

 

Not a bad change to get used to.

 

If there is one thing I would change, I would like a tapered B string. Just a preference I have but not a big deal.

 

Of course. Even fits my tuba. Perfect car!

 

The gig went well. The venue is only 15 minutes from home, at a local high school. Has a decent crowd with fun tunes to play. We had two vocalists tonight as well. Plenty of instrumental solos too. Just a little over an hour set. Hope to have more gigs with this group in the future.

 

Blue Skies is one of my favorites.