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johnsonabq
Watch out where the huskies go...
Last night I finally got to strap on the NS-2, get under the headphones and do some playing along with the GB-10 thru the RH450.
What a great sounding bass!
Everything I liked about the NS-5XL was there but more. Not as hi fi, but with a lot more personality. Low growl, chewy mids, plays "like buttah". I like a little bass and treble added and the blend about 30% favoring the P-pup. My secondary gig does "Black Velvet". I'll see if I can favor the bridge pup and try to get that fretless sound Dave Fowler says he can get. 
Band rehearsal is tomorrow night. Can't wait to hear it through my rig.
I've been a using Pedulla's exclusively for about 4-5 years now (sold everything else in the collection - even my Euros :scowl
, but about 6 months ago I purchased a sweet SSD era SD-5P (reddish/ruby) and has quickly become a favorite, and thus induced SAS...
I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
, but about 6 months ago I purchased a sweet SSD era SD-5P (reddish/ruby) and has quickly become a favorite, and thus induced SAS... I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
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I've been a using Pedulla's exclusively for about 4-5 years now (sold everything else in the collection - even my Euros :scowl
I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
Is that SSD the one from Corner Music in Nashville??
johnsonabq
Watch out where the huskies go...
I've been a using Pedulla's exclusively for about 4-5 years now (sold everything else in the collection - even my Euros :scowl
I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
Nice basses! I have DR Hi Beams on my NS-5XL and Low Riders on my NS-2. I may just go all Low Riders but I've got a couple sets of Hi Beams to go through first.
It's a good thing!! I was just curious as I've played that exact bass!
I'm not the biggest fan of 34" scale 5'ers, but I thought it was a pretty sweet playing/sounding instrument! ...I'm a bit surprised it's lasted this long honestly! 
...and to answer your initial question, I have found that I like DR hi-beams the best for my needs.
It's a good thing!! I was just curious as I've played that exact bass!
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+1, its a good one. I've also played it.
You know, I never notice when a bass is 35 or 34 scale. I makes no difference to me. Even on a five.
I've had good luck with DR lo-riders on all my basses.
Thank you for your support on my classified sale of my Carvin B-1500 guys, you're the BEST! 
Still For Sale! Come on Jamie, you need another one don't you?
Still For Sale! Come on Jamie, you need another one don't you?
Last night I finally got to strap on the NS-2, get under the headphones and do some playing along with the GB-10 thru the RH450.
What a great sounding bass!
Band rehearsal is tomorrow night. Can't wait to hear it through my rig.
MAN! You guys talk of how SaWeet that these NS-2's sound, making me think about getting one! MUST...RE...SIST! Kryptonite...get...away...from...me!
BTW...Black Velvet is one of my favs! Record if you can please?
I never really noticed a difference before, but since my only bass is a 35" scale fretless, it seems I've developed a 'feel' for that extra bit of reach!
....also, frets feel strange under the fingers now. I went out the other day to kill some time at a few guitar shops, and every bass I picked up felt weird...and of course they all had frets. When I got home, my fretless just felt right!
I've been a using Pedulla's exclusively for about 4-5 years now (sold everything else in the collection - even my Euros :scowl
I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
Your red NS-5P is SaWeet!!!
Congrats on both purchases! There's nothing like the real thing is there?! What store where you able to buy these?
I favor DR strings, the MM fat beams being my favorite. After that, Daddario balanced or EB Slinkys.
I've been a using Pedulla's exclusively for about 4-5 years now (sold everything else in the collection - even my Euros :scowl
I just put down some $$ on an SSD era NS-5P in blue (I struggle too much on the 35" scale, and the SSD era basses are perfect for me)... hoping to get it paid off in the next two weeks
What is your string of preference for your Spectors (I was using DR Low Riders and EB Cobalts on my Pedulla's)? I play hard rock/metal (Maiden/Sabbath/Ozzy/VH/Rush/etc).
I'm currently using DR Low Riders on my NS2 with BEM board and Ernie Ball Cobalts on my NS2 with Pau Ferro board, I like both brands a lot and the DR tension adds to a nice accourate bright tone...the EB Cobalts have a cool punchy mid tone.
I never really noticed a difference before, but since my only bass is a 35" scale fretless, it seems I've developed a 'feel' for that extra bit of reach!
....also, frets feel strange under the fingers now. I went out the other day to kill some time at a few guitar shops, and every bass I picked up felt weird...and of course they all had frets. When I got home, my fretless just felt right!
This is some of the music that I play and GHS Precision Stainless Steel flats serve me well.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vKrk2hRgFqw&desktop_uri=/watch?v=vKrk2hRgFqw
I've been very happy with DR Fat Beams, but I just received a set of DR Low-Riders from Bassstringsonline.com. I figured I'd give a shot, since I've tried just about all the or DRs. Just curious, are you using the stainless or nickel low-riders?
I ran DDTs on my P-bass (at stock tuning) and Sunbeams/Black Beauties on my ReBop. If the Formulas don't work out, I'm going to slap a set of DDTs on my ReBop (as soon as it's out of the shop).
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