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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

I think most people are allergic to nickel, or so i've been told by m' doctor. I get a crazy, oozy rash from my belt buckle if I don't have it synched up in a certain way. I use Ken Smith stainless steel strings, and they work great. They don't sound as bright as nickel strings, but stay crisper longer.

i use the roto RS66LEs to avoid the rash. and man you have no idea how hard it is to find a stainless belt buckle that's not some ridiculous design
 
have any of you guys done a music video before? we've just started storyboarding one for our first release/single. we're going to release it digitally ourselves first via bandcamp then once the music video is done it's going to be promoted as a short film around the country's film festivals, alongside a cassette or vinyl release. i am rather excited.
Just to chime in, the most we did was go pro cameras. The studio had three. So we played the song several times and got enough angles to be cool enough. However, I think they are fairly expensive.
 
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Just to chime in, the most we did was go pro cameras. The studio had three. So we played the song several times and got enough angles to be cool enough. However, I think they are fairly expensive.

that was our original plan, and i think will be the plan for the second video of a shorter song. this one will have zero performance in it and be more of a short film/story in order to promote it in other avenues. very interested to see how it will go.
 
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just sent through an enquiry to Circle K. need to know what material their strings are as i am a bassist allergic to nickel (**** me, right?)

side note for those that use them, what would be the most balanced set for C standard @ rick scale? i am considering getting my bass professionally set up again and may as well try something new.
Meh. Don't expect them to do much more than be solid strings. Can't suggest with that scale and tuning... But their site has a reference for fundamental note and gauge.
I still have a .124 balanced set hanging next to my desk from the last purchase from them. Over all they are on the floppy side so go one step bigger if you go this route. Just to bring the tension up a little.

Your not alone with this allergy. Step son can't be in contact with most metals without a reaction. Let alone nickle wound strings.

Now with that in mind some of these may be right up your alley. They have a bit extra tension with the hex core and that's helped my B at .130 on at 34" scale sing a bit better.

Meant to reference de adario exp??? Forking tired... Good night...
 
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I think most people are allergic to nickel, or so i've been told by m' doctor. I get a crazy, oozy rash from my belt buckle if I don't have it synched up in a certain way. I use Ken Smith stainless steel strings, and they work great. They don't sound as bright as nickel strings, but stay crisper longer.

I have zero allergies so far food, airborne or otherwise. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

i use the roto RS66LEs to avoid the rash. and man you have no idea how hard it is to find a stainless belt buckle that's not some ridiculous design

I wear a rope a belt recently for fun and it doubles as a leash for the dog I babysit. Although, from fat me to the new not so fat me I've never really done belts... my pants fit?

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Pancho The Texas Giant Corgi!

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Edit: damn kawaii your right, there's my toes 15 times in these pics.
 
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Might make a move on a vintage Traynor ycv 215 for 300 from CL today. Original speakers Good idea/bad idea S/D brethren. Using a 4 pro. Dual mono with 2 acoustic 115s on the other side. Needs improvement I know, but will it get loud you think?
Bad idea. Vintage Traynor cabs have very little power handling and low end. You won't get the volume you need.
 
Good morning, been a long week already. Hey, car guys how long do you get out of a car battery? Had one take a dump on me midday yesterday. 46000mi short?
Maybe I'm lucky but no metal or food allergies that I know of. I guess the tradeoff is insane hay fever. Some times of the year my eyes freak out and swell up real bad.
I may get blurry vision but at least I've some from in string choice.
Askrere, I always wear a belt. It's nearly a compulsion with me. Have I belt loops? Then I have to wear a belt. Then again I love accessories. If I had a snugglemuffin I'd have fifty purses to go with it.
 
I have zero allergies so far food, airborne or otherwise. Fingers crossed it stays that way.



I wear a rope a belt recently for fun and it doubles as a leash for the dog I babysit. Although, from fat me to the new not so fat me I've never really done belts... my pants fit?

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Pancho The Texas Giant Corgi!


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Edit: damn kawaii your right, there's my toes 15 times in these pics.
LOL. Exhibitionist.
 

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