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Has anyone had a new USA G&L neck (drilled or undrilled) put on a G&L before? How did it go? Is this a big operation in terms of success/failure? How many hours would a luthier put into something like this? Should I request that G&L drill the holes or would it better if a luthier does this? What would you do in a case like this, where sending in the bass is not option?[/QUOTE]
I kind of lost track of this thread, so maybe you have all the answers you need, but I had a new neck put on an '07 USA SB-2 when the old neck had ski-jumped. At that time (autumn of 2020), G&L never offered me any option other than sending the entire bass in the case to the factory in Fullerton. Of course, I live in the US, but I never remember them asking me where I lived. However, I can say I'm glad I did that because the new neck is great and the setup they did before sending it back was spot on. I'm still not sure they do it any other way, but in this day and age when shipping has probably doubled, if you can get just a neck, I'd sure do it. Have them drill it first, and have a luthier install it to be certain of a good fit. With the neck pre-drilled, it shouldn't take a luthier long to do it at all. G&L will want you to ship them the old neck, I'm sure.
Has anyone had a new USA G&L neck (drilled or undrilled) put on a G&L before? How did it go? Is this a big operation in terms of success/failure? How many hours would a luthier put into something like this? Should I request that G&L drill the holes or would it better if a luthier does this? What would you do in a case like this, where sending in the bass is not option?[/QUOTE]
I kind of lost track of this thread, so maybe you have all the answers you need, but I had a new neck put on an '07 USA SB-2 when the old neck had ski-jumped. At that time (autumn of 2020), G&L never offered me any option other than sending the entire bass in the case to the factory in Fullerton. Of course, I live in the US, but I never remember them asking me where I lived. However, I can say I'm glad I did that because the new neck is great and the setup they did before sending it back was spot on. I'm still not sure they do it any other way, but in this day and age when shipping has probably doubled, if you can get just a neck, I'd sure do it. Have them drill it first, and have a luthier install it to be certain of a good fit. With the neck pre-drilled, it shouldn't take a luthier long to do it at all. G&L will want you to ship them the old neck, I'm sure.
I'm a mail carrier... this isn't true. I've delivered packages with insurance as much as $50,000
And no disrespect, but from personal experience getting them to pay on a claim is a whole other story. My dad way a 25+ year mail carrier as well in a time when there was a lot of pride in that company.
And also, again in my personal experience, USPS is not always the cheapest and often far from it. For anything larger than a small envelope I compare the three main carriers and they can vary widely. Guitar and bass shipping costs are ridiculous right now.
Or Pure Blues???
Or Slinkys????
Anybody…BUELLER!?
I love DR Pure Blues. Have them on everything. Can be mellow, can be bright, but never harsh. Feel good out of the package. And I like that they do a 45-100 set which I prefer over 105s. I put them on my (new to me) L2K and love 'em!Or Pure Blues???
Or Slinkys????
Anybody…BUELLER!?
Yes, they're great. I've used them on a JB-5, and they were fantastic. Warm and clear, but as you said, never harsh. (I also like the Pure Blues guitar strings.) IMO, they're pretty close to DR's Sunbeams, which I've had on my Fender Jazz for years. My sense is that the Pure Blues have a little more edge/presence, which is a good thing.
On my SB-2, Fat Beams are my favorites.
Thanks for that response. I have a JB and am looking for new strings that will good for a classic rock sound. I have been considering Rotosound Swing Bass 66's. Any idea how the DR Pure Blues would compare to them?
I've never used Rotosound, so I don't know. I think the Pure Blues are great for classic rock though. I never played a full gig with that bass, but I did an impromptu set of Stones tracks at a private gig in a barn, and I loved the tone.
100% agreed on all points! Love the 45-100 set.
Also love the roundcore construction, they are flexible and feel relatively low tension.
I don't have an sb1, but I've strung my lb100 with them, (and several other makes of basses) and currently waiting for a set in the mail to put on my kiloton.
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The DR PB strings are 100000 times smoother and more flexible than RSB 66.
The tone is plenty bright and gritty, but the strings are just way more refined than Rotos.
Anybody…BUELLER!?
Ah well, I'll just get on with it and will report back
I like nickel-plated hexcore rounds like GHS Boomers, Fender 7250, Rotosound Roto Bass, but don't like the Daddario XL Nickels anywhere near as much. What I would like is a set of 45-105 strings that will maximise the full richness of the SB-1's pickup, without stifling the brightness.
Atm I'm trying a Roto Bass set on my Yamaha BB, and the tone seems overly concentrated in one place. Hopefully the Nickel Lo-Riders will have that warmth in the lower mids whilst still letting the vibrancy shine out on top.
Back when I had an SB-2 and played with roundwounds regularly, I was a big fan of the Roto 66s on it. Had a nasty snarly tone that paired well with an old GK 800 RB amp that I was using back then, especially when played with a pick.
These days, I'm much more of a flats guy. When I do use rounds, I'll generally use DRs. Haven't tried the Pure Blues set, though. I do like the Low Riders and the Fat Beams. When I get my new SB-2T in a couple (hopefully) of months, my intention is to keep rounds on it. I'll probably start with Low Riders and go from there.
These days, I'm much more of a flats guy. When I do use rounds, I'll generally use DRs. Haven't tried the Pure Blues set, though. I do like the Low Riders and the Fat Beams. When I get my new SB-2T in a couple (hopefully) of months, my intention is to keep rounds on it. I'll probably start with Low Riders and go from there.
No argument. But at the same time, what a person ships through UPS, FedEx and the like, very often falls back on us for delivery in the end..
No disrespect taken. I know the USPS varies A LOT, depending the city. As for claims, that's out of my pay grade.
I like Pure Blues when I'm doing rounds.Or Pure Blues???
Or Slinkys????
Anybody…BUELLER!?
me too....the pure blues have a great feel to them (don't kill my fingees)
Tell me more about the pure blues sound wise.
I recently switched to DR high beams 45-100s and really love them. They keep their tone for ages. I love their flexibility too. I had no idea there was so much difference between a round and hex core string.
