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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
- Thread starter Korladis
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I've been using wedgie delrin yellows, 0.73 I think, for years. Most comfortable picks and I've never broken one. Worn them out sure, but never broken one. The cupped end where you hold it makes gripping easier and seems to improve the ridgedness but still remain flexible enough. Idk I still like tortex picks but without a doubt the wedgie are my favorite.
I probably play 60/40 or so finger/pick. I am really heavy handed. I set pickup height based on how much I move the strings when playing, otherwise I end up smacking them against the poles. Not good for the amp or speakers. I can play much lighter, but I seem way less "good" with my right hand when doing so.
Truth right there, so many things I just hope I get/give the time to throughout my life.
If chromes aren't bright enough, Cobalt Slinkys will be. I think they have a set with something heavier than a 110, not sure though, but I think there's a 5 string set.
I want one, probably will end up with one to mod. What sucks is it's close to the design of my prototype...bummed I was too slow to move it forward. I'd never compete with fender anyway.
I probably play 60/40 or so finger/pick. I am really heavy handed. I set pickup height based on how much I move the strings when playing, otherwise I end up smacking them against the poles. Not good for the amp or speakers. I can play much lighter, but I seem way less "good" with my right hand when doing so.
Truth right there, so many things I just hope I get/give the time to throughout my life.
If chromes aren't bright enough, Cobalt Slinkys will be. I think they have a set with something heavier than a 110, not sure though, but I think there's a 5 string set.
I want one, probably will end up with one to mod. What sucks is it's close to the design of my prototype...bummed I was too slow to move it forward. I'd never compete with fender anyway.
I used .88's for guitar and I'd use em for bass if/when I work pick into my bass playing.Tortex .88 club!
I tried so many picks. The most disappointing were the metal ones, I thought they would have sounded metallic but it doesn't work that way, apparently
Oh, I bought new strings for the Peavey T-40:
EPS330 ProSteels | Bass Guitar Strings | D'Addario
I hope that 107 won't be too light to tune it in C
I chose this set to have the top strings lighter so chords will sound better (hopefully)
Haven't tried the Cobalt Slinkys yet. What's their lifespan? I've had the Chromes on for about 8 years or so, and I have no complaints. I've been interested in the Cobalts, but haven't needed to switch.
to use the cliche, it does depend on the song: heavier parts certainly beat the eff outta and play closer to the neck; mellower parts, closer to the bridge or w/thumb and dull it a bit with my plucking thumb. Also, horn always off.
Super glue also works great for calluses.
I see that you have played spoony riggy before...
when i don't cut through i just turn up, i don't like to dig in too much as it tends to choke out the tone.
I don't feel that I'm beating the crap. I feel that I play firmly. I developed this when I played viola, where a good technique is your only chance of being loud, and boy did I want to be loud.
My bowing was so so, but I was the best plucker of the whole viola section.
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They broke in, the brightness at least, as quick as most rounds. They don't lose much at all though, and to be honest I don't think I've noticed much difference in tone in the 2-2 1/2yrs they've been on my jazz. Well maybe some of that "sweetening" that I hear some people try to describe about the never ending break in of flats.
Those are Ibanez right? I'm not big on headless, multiscale, 5 or 6 string, or coffee table burl finish (though they look amazing) or even wild about active electronics, but for some reason those Ibanez basses just keep making me want to get one. I think they look great, and I've always been a fan of Ibbys ergos and quality. The "lower" end solid color ones are something I'm seriously considering picking up. Surprisingly on the fence between the 5 string ss multi (which would normally never be specs I'd jump for) or the 4 string ss.
Probably wait for more to hit the used market, but thats not a knock. Seems quite the bass for $1k.
That rig is sick.
I really wish Ibanez offered more models in the pink gold metallic color.
I play pretty hard. But, nit all the time, cause, you know, dynamics and all thst. But yeah, I am mostly in the Geezer school of punishing my strings.
Was able to get out to the garage. Damn, biamping is even better with that Dimarzio in the EB. Delicious.
Was able to get out to the garage. Damn, biamping is even better with that Dimarzio in the EB. Delicious.
Yeah both Ibanez. This is my first 6 string, and somewhat of an experiment to see if I can be happy with a 6 string as my only bass. I've got a new set of Chromes that will go on it in a bit after it's had more time to acclimate to the ultra-dry air here. I love Chromes on the 5. FWIW, the degree of fanning Ibanez uses isn't nearly as noticeable as Dingwall's. This is not to say one is better than the other, but just to say that the multiscale isn't as noticeable most of the time with the Ibanez. (Don't get me wrong, though, I love my Dingwall and a headless 5 or 6 string Dingwall would probably be the absolute perfect bass for me.)
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