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Gator makes very nice stuff and is priced better than the makers’ brands. I really looked hard at that gator case. But I honestly prefer the soft case for putting in the van and I’m not a touring pro. Hell I’m not even gigging yet (trying to get some of my peers to come out from COVID hibernation and do stuff again)
After having played flats on my Mikro for a year I was sure I would want flats on this too.I haven't tried tapewounds yet.. but I'm also curious. I want to revive this thread also if possible...
What strings are we using everyone? And what genre do you mostly play with your chosen strings? Curious to hear what's working for you!
I was using standard (pink pack) D'Addario nickel rounds for awhile and I loved them, but I decided I wanted to give Chromes a try since some people rave about them. So far, I like them, but there are some things I miss about the rounds.. still trying to find that perfect balance I want to hear.. I don't want my tone to be dull really, but I also don't want something that dies out within a few months and needs to be replaced.. TI flats are supposedly amazing, but also apparently super slack and I think I play too aggressively for that. Some people say tapewounds are a good compromise..(?)
Oh, I play mostly rock.. but I like to get funky and mellow sometimes too. I could probably do that with my tone knob but I think the string replacement thing is more my concern. I live in Thailand and short scale strings are hard to come by.. trying to limit how often I need to buy a new set. Import costs and shipping times really suck sometimes..
Any thoughts on this, guys? Come back to our SBMM shorty thread so I get regular notification mails in my inbox again and little dopamine hits throughout the dayThanks in advance.
But no. Not only did I not care for the strings I bought but I think this bass demands rounds. I immediately replaced them with some DR high beams I had lying around and I have no complaints about them. I am thinking about giving GHS Balanced Nickles a try.
Another hardshell option with a fantastic fit - Gator GC-ELEC-XL Deluxe ABS Molded Case for Extra Long Baritone Guitar
Gator should also call it a short scale bass case. This looks absolutely perfect.
I use the same for my Mustang, it's perfect, the minus is that in italy it comes only in black (tweed is beautiful)
Ernie Ball finally made some flatwounds for the shorties?
I'm with you on the GHS Pressure Wounds! I've converted most of my SS basses to them now. Great shot down the middle between flats and rounds sound-wise, and still very comfortable on the fingers.
I can also add that the amp makes a difference. When I transitioned from my single 12" GK MB150E112 to a PJB Double Four, the string to string level was much improved.
I’m sure. Just get yourself a gig bag. I can tell you this one is cheap and protects as well as any gig bag. I’m sure you could find it on the bay or whatever people in Italy use. But most guitar cases will work.
