For those of you with Hi-A pickups, what strings are you using? I'm still searching for the right string. I prefer a brighter tone.
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Not many folks out there with Hi A
I've had a few and can attest that they have a murky sound, great set up to go with flats.
If you're looking for brightness put some Rotosounds on it
Thanks. I did try RS66, but so far the Dunlop MM Super Brights have come closest for me.
I use SIT Power Steel on my Gibson Thunderbird, which I find pretty perfect, but I didn't love them on the Bodine. I think the Power Steels are close enough to the Blue Steels. I have some others on order to try out.
FYI I would looks at Apex Cryos as they are closer to original blue steels. The new BS are well not for me, after playing them for years. I also find D’addario pro steels to be super bright as well.
I hated the Pro Steels on my Thunderbird. Too mid-scooped. But I'm curious to see if they'll work on the Bodine. I have a set of those and also the Dunlop Stainless Steel (black box) on order.
Yeah I know the Dunlops get a lot of love around here, I have been using GHS super steels on Thunderbirds and really dig them but they are not as bright as Pro Steels. More balanced across the fretboard.
Good luck!
Thanks! If you haven't tried the SIT Power Steels on your Thunderbird, I'd recommend it.
Will do just bought some SIT foundations steels but may try those as well.
Grabbed this one recently
1984 USA Mockingbird in koa with rare P/J configuration
1984 USA Mockingbird in koa with rare P/J configuration
Scored this fella from an auction site in Japan for a good price
Showed up in much nicer condition than I was expecting
1982, maple wings, koa neck
Showed up in much nicer condition than I was expecting
1982, maple wings, koa neck
Wow, that is beautiful. How many BC Riches do you have?!
Not enough!
I try to adhere to the one in, one out philosophy but that doesn't always work , think right now I have 7
Late 80's Platinum Series Warlock, A.K.A the red giraffe.
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The correct formula for Thunderbirds is n+1, so keep going.
I've posted this before but it's buried in the thread. Oh, plus it's not bass!
I used to own a Mockingbird but I traded it for a multitrack recorder......
I used to own a Mockingbird but I traded it for a multitrack recorder......
I have a Mockingbird with the same head stock logo but I'm fairly sure it's maybe 20 years newer than your Warlock. Never found a source to decipher the serial number so don't know for sure how old it actually is. Anyone here know how to read the serial number on later reissue BCR's?
