I just thought of how cool a blue set would be, with the new tron sequel coming out haha. I want a light up tron bass >.<
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New DR neon strings
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Im also not going to stick with mine. I dont know what it is but my bass feels completly different with the neons on.
i just bought a set of neon greens and put them on my stingray, great strings i must say, killer slap tone, and very mid focused. i recommend these ones to anyone. i used to like elixirs but found the tone wasn't there, these strings kick man. try em out they aren't too expensive either.
I may have missed this, but whats the string tension like? I usually like flappy ass string tension, usually 35-115 gauge (5 String.) I dont mind going up a few gauges on the assumption the tension is not that high. What do you guys reckon? Will be using it on a Pedulla MVP5 with non string thru body.
From your reviews it seems they are very bright strings. How is the growl as such?
From your reviews it seems they are very bright strings. How is the growl as such?
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How can I get a bass refinished like that and how much would it cost me? That is the most awesomest thing I ever saw. Well, almost.Look good and better still the play and sound great too!
I think they are medium light tension. Same as Rotosound swing 66 actually. Judging by feel and complete lack of any need to adjust truss rod when Ive gone back and forth between the rotos and neons. Most of the other brands Ive used (GHS, Ernie Ball, Dean markley blue steel) have required small tightening of truss rot when switching from rotos to them. So theyd have a little more tension then the neons. Hope that helps you a little.
I found them to be a bit stiffer than my usual XL's and i did need a slight truss rod tweak. Not a lot though and i do play with quite a low action.
My bass felt very different with the DR's on so Ive gone back to XLs. Maybe it was the feel of the coating, maybe the tension but im much happier with what i know.
My bass felt very different with the DR's on so Ive gone back to XLs. Maybe it was the feel of the coating, maybe the tension but im much happier with what i know.
Yeah......after having these strings on for about a month....I'm not too excited about them. They aren't bad, but they just feel weird.
That's one of Jens Ritter's proprietary 'frosted' finishes.
www.ritter-instruments.com for more info.
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Alvaro Martín Gómez A.
TalkBass' resident Bongo + cowbell player
Hey! For those of you who haven't heard the Neons, I've just recorded and uploaded a video playing them. Hope you'll find it useful.
Alvaro Martín Gómez A.;10284957 said:
WOW man that was amazing!!!! What a sound, what a playing!!!
GREAT!!!!
I recently got the Hi Def Orange and did a quick vid too "in the dark".
I really like these strings.
I really like these strings.
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I love these things. Gotta find a bass to put em on.
I put them on my P-bass with Seymour Quarter-pounders last night. I was surprised by how mellow they were, like the sound of half-wound strings. In my opinion, they are more mid rangy and less treble than DR Sunbeams.
The feel is interesting. I don't know if I like it or hate it. Let's see what I am feeling after a gig this weekend.
The feel is interesting. I don't know if I like it or hate it. Let's see what I am feeling after a gig this weekend.
Here's a so-so pic of a set in situ. Not under UV, just daylight.
please, tell me you play in a death metal band!!!
Fantastic!
nice!! I have an Orange P Bass I've been wanting to put these on but dont have the guts too
. . . seeing this makes me want to bad!! I just may have to go buy a set ... 
