Todd,
I have to admit that I have no other experience with flats other than these, but it would seem, both from what I've heard, and my own experience, that I've started with the ne-plus-ultra of flat wounds!
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Todd,
I have to admit that I have no other experience with flats other than these, but it would seem, both from what I've heard, and my own experience, that I've started with the ne-plus-ultra of flat wounds!
Well, I figured I'd be in trouble saying that, but it's what I was told... Hey SOMEBODY had to be last! Please don't kill me, at least until I get to play the new bass
Curt I share your anticipation,I have a custom build due in January. Another Luthier, lots of Brazilian Rosewood
Sometime next year depending on my finances, I will talk to Glenn @ Austin Bass Traders about a possible Emperor bolt on build. I really want to be part of the Fodera family! But to do it. I will have to part with a couple of basses. After reading about everyone getting a Fodera , their other basses see little action.
To this day my favorite flat for fretless by far. Feel a little weird at first, but once you get used to them, nothing else will do. At least IME/IMHO.
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+1. Not only for fretless, I think they're the best flats period. I had a 10 year old set on my old '69 P-bass and it was some of the best bass tone I've ever heard. That feel and low tension are def a shock at first but it forced me to become a more musical player over the years for sure. You have to touch the bass in a whole different way.
agreed. good for both fretted and fretless. been using 'em since 94 or so.
they keep definition even when beat to sh*t and they have good fundamental and harmonics.
they keep definition even when beat to sh*t and they have good fundamental and harmonics.
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I spent 3 years straight buying and trying every set of flats I could. Must have gone through at least 9 or 10 different sets. Always came back to the TIs. I became endorsed by Black Diamond a couple years ago since they make the best nickel rounds in the world (despite being contractually bound to saying this I truly believe it!) and naturally asked for a set of their flats. Great strings, nice tension. But I just couldn't do it. TI flats are just the best!
I'll probably arrive at the same conclusion, honestly.... just not quite yet. On fretted, especially a J bass, it's actually surprising how good flats sound when slapping in a mix... in this case, it's kinda' nice to have stiffer and brighter flats, like maybe Chromes or something similar.
That said, the TI JF's still never cease to impress, and there's a lot to be said for keeping some consistency with equipment.
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I recently spoke with Bobby Vega about traveling with his basses, and he is very concerned, especially when it comes to international travel. He is going through the process to get "passports" for all of his vintage Fenders. Sure, you might be able to travel to and fro many times with no issues, but that one time that they take your '64 Jazz (or your Fodera, of course!) is enough to ruin your year.
I'm from the Les Paul world and vintage instruments and it is a big concern with this group especially when traveling in Europe. Low attendance or complete cancellation of guitar shows last year. Certain instruments I couldn't buy because no one wanted to take the risk. Very few ports that allow you to bring in the instruments even with proper forms. Etc. playing stupid doesn't work.
For example if I wanted to be safe (paperwork wise). To bring in a newer instrument with Brazilian rosewood into Canada from the US right now (from free trade country at that!) it requires CITES permits (3 permits actually) and can only import into limited ports here.
And that is Canada/US. Gets tougher elsewhere.
Just thought I would post my amazing Fodera Monarch 4 Elite .. I went to the shop and left my 63 Pbass with Vinny and He carved the neck profile exactly like my 63 the cool thing was He Modified it a little around the 12th fret... its just unreal..It was such a joy to go to the shop and see the progress.... I'm in love with a piece of wood !!
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Wow, maybe I've just been insanely lucky. I've been through at least 6 different countries this past year (including being arrested and held for 12 hours in a holding cell in the UK for not having correct visa papers and getting sent back! They obviously searched EVERYTHING!) and not a single person at customs even cared what was in my bass bag. Granted I usually play maple board basses now, I used to tote my Dalbergia board AC all over with me. Never had a problem. The most I would get if they looked in my bag was "woah, nice guitar man". I would imagine being a little afraid as a dealer on my way to a show with a crapload of exotic instruments, but I would love to at least see what some kind of "endangered wood checkpoint" at customs would look like....anybody here actually run into this situation before? I feel like the fear is just far greater than the reality but obviously nobody wants to be that guy to test it!
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Until an event drives a change, which you'll never be notified of, and you'll then be relegated to finding out the hard way at your own precious expense.Wow, maybe I've just been insanely lucky. I've been through at least 6 different countries this past year (including being arrested and held for 12 hours in a holding cell in the UK for not having correct visa papers and getting sent back! They obviously searched EVERYTHING!) and not a single person at customs even cared what was in my bass bag. Granted I usually play maple board basses now, I used to tote my Dalbergia board AC all over with me. Never had a problem. The most I would get if they looked in my bag was "woah, nice guitar man". I would imagine being a little afraid as a dealer on my way to a show with a crapload of exotic instruments, but I would love to at least see what some kind of "endangered wood checkpoint" at customs would look like....anybody here actually run into this situation before? I feel like the fear is just far greater than the reality but obviously nobody wants to be that guy to test it!
IMHO, the writing is on the wall, fair warning. Do it now, so you're safe when the crap finally does hit the fan someday. Bobby is definitely doing the right thing!!
I don't see things simplifying as time goes on... only getting even more complicated, and supported by technology as needed to make enforcement that's currently impractical become practical.
And when that happens, going by historical example here, it'll be driven/regulated by a lot of stupid short-sited and ignorant policy, and you will have little or no reasonable way to deal with it.
Am I a totally cynical curmudgeon on this matter? Hell yes. Do I have a good reason to be? Based on history, I think so.
OK. I have waited for this since i was forced to sell my old Imperial Elite "Garrison" back in 2008. I have been away from music a couple of years since then due to personal matters. I "reignited" a couple of years ago and here i am. I was extremely lucky to work out a deal with the good guys at bass san diego for a Garrison Standard. This bass has swept my feet away. I have never touched an instrument that appeal to me as my new Garrison.
So here is my new Garrison #16.
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Yesterday I got to play a gig with my jazz quartet. A guy came up to me to complement my tone... This guy is a prominent bass player in Denmark and was actually following me for the last couple of years. He said.. What has happened to your technique?.. You play much more articulated and authoritative. I haven't done anything. Its just this insturment that makes me shine through. (I am sorry to be "corny"... but i am so happy!).
The worst thing is that i have already been in contact with Fodera about a Gwizdala signature. The GAS never stops. But i am grateful and unimaginably happy to be on the Fodera "team" again.
Thanks guys (Just Thumpin' and Co.) for making the most amazing instruments in the world.
So here is my new Garrison #16.
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Yesterday I got to play a gig with my jazz quartet. A guy came up to me to complement my tone... This guy is a prominent bass player in Denmark and was actually following me for the last couple of years. He said.. What has happened to your technique?.. You play much more articulated and authoritative. I haven't done anything. Its just this insturment that makes me shine through. (I am sorry to be "corny"... but i am so happy!).
The worst thing is that i have already been in contact with Fodera about a Gwizdala signature. The GAS never stops. But i am grateful and unimaginably happy to be on the Fodera "team" again.
Thanks guys (Just Thumpin' and Co.) for making the most amazing instruments in the world.
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