It has a very solid B. I only played the stock strings, and my flats so far. Curious, how much does yours weigh?
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Schecter Diamond P 5 (NBD)
- Thread starter jlepre
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I agree. Makes me wonder if I need to try another string on my Valenti though!
It's pretty stout weight wise.
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Flats or Rounds?
I thought you were a D'Addario guy.
Some say yes, some say no.
I like a tapered B because it's easier to fit in to the topload style bridges especially and gets a witness point easier.
The string that came on the bass was untapered and had a great tone! I put the D'Addario B on it (tapered) and it still had a good tone. Maybe a bit clearer.
- Aug 21, 2003
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Flats or Rounds?
I thought you were a D'Addario guy.
Good Memory
Usually I am...D'Addario guy. Xls they need to use me in add saying they "They die slow and a sweat death" Maybe that bad a line
But seriously that last a real long time, and are very very even sounding with a spongish feel. I don't like my strings to tight, I play with a bit of vibrato and take a little bit of bending liberties.
When I was trying to make the Carvin work, I picked up something like 6 sets of strings from Carvin when I was out there (which are basically re-branded La Bella).
Because the bass has a such a BIG feel (I guess I'm alone on that one
) I wanted to go slightly lighter then I what I normally play, plus use those strings. Rounds for me I need to hear Ggrr-Ggrr when I go back and forth. Ok I need coffee.
Good Memory
Usually I am...D'Addario guy. Xls they need to use me in add saying they "They die slow and a sweat death" Maybe that bad a line
But seriously that last a real long time, and are very very even sounding with a spongish feel. I don't like my strings to tight, I play with a bit of vibrato and take a little bit of bending liberties.
When I was trying to make the Carvin work, I picked up something like 6 sets of strings from Carvin when I was out there (which are basically re-branded La Bella).
Because the bass has a such a BIG feel (I guess I'm alone on that one
Rounds for me I need to hear Ggrr-Ggrr when I go back and forth. Ok I need coffee.
Lol, that's a great line.
I do agree this bass has a big feel to it...you're not alone! I just happen to like that.
How do those Carvin (labella) compare to the D'addario? Especially B string wise?
I'm thinking about going stainless on another bass. Any thoughts?
Good Memory
Usually I am...D'Addario guy. Xls they need to use me in add saying they "They die slow and a sweat death" Maybe that bad a line
That IS a great line, but...
SWEAT death is what happens when you are a macaroni cooker in a TV Dinner factory. I know.
SWEET death is what D'Addarios and that kid that falls in the chocolate in Willy Wonka endure.
Carry on.
On another note...
This thread has refilled my GAS tank. I sold my P5 months ago in an act of abandonment of everything over 32" scale and I'm regretting it. This thread throws fuel onto my fire.
While perusing the Schecter site and comparing the original P5 and the new active model, I noticed the active model sports graphite reinforcing in the neck and the other does not. Do you guys think that the non-active model may soon have graphite also?
My P5 had a VERY stable neck. I was able to dial the action in lower than any of my basses (aside from a custom five times the price) and I wonder what caused the powers that be to decide on graphite in the active model.
Do you guys have issues with slight weather changes affecting the setup on your Schecter P5s?
This thread has refilled my GAS tank. I sold my P5 months ago in an act of abandonment of everything over 32" scale and I'm regretting it. This thread throws fuel onto my fire.
While perusing the Schecter site and comparing the original P5 and the new active model, I noticed the active model sports graphite reinforcing in the neck and the other does not. Do you guys think that the non-active model may soon have graphite also?
My P5 had a VERY stable neck. I was able to dial the action in lower than any of my basses (aside from a custom five times the price) and I wonder what caused the powers that be to decide on graphite in the active model.
Do you guys have issues with slight weather changes affecting the setup on your Schecter P5s?
The Diamond P does not have anything written about the neck other than the rosewood board from what I see. I would not be surprised if they both did not have graphite if one does. I would imagine they would use the same necks to cut costs.
I haven't had mine but a day but every review I read discussed how stable the necks are.
Also, I've never really found graphite to make a neck more rigid in terms of stability. I had a US fender with graphite that turned out to be a lemon and the neck was like a noodle!
Graphite generally will help alleviate deadspots.
Sorry 'bout that
As far as the neck. This is my second DP5 and I have never had any issues with getting nice low action. Plus I just installed Labella Deep Talkin' Flats, and I'm sure they put some torque on the neck.
Time will tell.
If I were you I would call Schecter and they may be able to answer your questions.
Damn you with your GAS tanks, now I want one too D: I've only tried the 5 string version, are 4 stringers built the same?
The 4-string version has a 34" scale as opposed to the 35" for the 5-string. Also different tuners. I would try both before deciding...
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Yeah, it's likely that the P4 was designed first, and they wanted to put all five tuners in row without making the headstock longer, which lead to use of smaller tuners. Notice how the P4 has grover vintage tuners, while Schecter had to design their own ones to suit the P5 design properly.
Actually until about 5 months ago, their website said that the P5 used Grovers as well. I had a small issue with one of my tuners and found out that the P5 had it's own tuners.
I will have to check out the make of this one in the store. I didn't pay attention to tuners, and it's unlikely I will get a 5 string version, but still It's weird to me that the A string gets a trebly coil, most P pickups for 5 stringers have bottom three strings on bassy coil and higher two strings on the trebly coil. Didn't pay attention to this either, but I guess that could be one more f actor why it doesn't sound like a traditional P.
It's weird to me that the A string gets a trebly coil, most P pickups for 5 stringers have bottom three strings on bassy coil and higher two strings on the trebly coil. Didn't pay attention to this either, but I guess that could be one more f actor why it doesn't sound like a traditional P.
- Aug 21, 2003
- 11,588
- 18,607
- Disclosures
- A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
That IS a great line, but...
SWEAT death is what happens when you are a macaroni cooker in a TV Dinner factory. I know.
SWEET death is what D'Addarios and that kid that falls in the chocolate in Willy Wonka endure.
Carry on.
Aghh...Good call.
I told you I needed coffee.
Aghh...Good call.
I told you I needed coffee.
Tony, can you compare the Labellas (Carvin) to the D'Addarios?
