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[modbass]

So I've been using Elixirs for a number of years on the Saratogas, mainly because they last a while, but am thinking of switching to the SS MTD strings which I hear are more dynamic?

any thoughts or opinions on these two strings?

Thanks!

 

[red_rhino]

So I've been using Elixirs for a number of years on the Saratogas, mainly because they last a while, but am thinking of switching to the SS MTD strings which I hear are more dynamic?

any thoughts or opinions on these two strings?

Thanks!

I much prefer the MTD strings over the Elixers.

 

[Nuage420]

I much prefer the MTD strings over the Elixers.

They're made by labella correct?

 

[modbass]

They're made by labella correct?

Yeah they are. I've never tried them except for their flat wounds.

 

[Jackass76]

The SS MTD strings are excellent, IME, they definitely sound great and last a bit longer than others I've used. And I use them on all my basses...not just my MTDs.

(edit: fixed a typo and added clarity to what I meant to say...coffee finally hit haha).

 

[tombowlus]

The SS MTD strings are excellent, IME, they definitely sound great and last a bit longer than others I've used. And I use them on all my basses...not just my MTDs.

(edit: fixed a typo and added clarity to what I meant to say...coffee finally hit haha).

+1 Same here. It's my favorite string.

 

[red_rhino]

When I bought my 434-24 last year, the previous owner had strung it with D'Addario XL220 (40-95). They sounded great, and cut like a razor on that bass (sonically speaking). But the low action resulted in a lot of fret buzz, which I eventually tired of. Decided to go with MTD SS medium-lights and the got just the right balance of buzz-free action, low tension, and classic MTD tone. Just perfect.

I'm moving back to MTD SS on my 535 next string change.

 

[bass12]

So I've been using Elixirs for a number of years on the Saratogas, mainly because they last a while, but am thinking of switching to the SS MTD strings which I hear are more dynamic?

any thoughts or opinions on these two strings?

Thanks!

I was using Elixers twenty years ago because I kill strings really quickly. But there was something about the frequency response of the Elixers that I didn't particularly like so I moved on. I love the MTD SS on my MTDs and have never found a reason to switch (other than the fact that they are not the most readily available string).

 

[Combinator]

Hot off the presses - hear the effect of a whole bunch of identical pickup coil placement and combination variations. 15, to be exact. With quick nav links! I'm fascinated by comb filtering and how dramatically it affects tone when you combine 2 or more coils, and placement has just as large an effect. Anyway, the YouTube blurb is below:



15 variations shown! 4 identical pickup coils in different locations, all just a little more than one inch apart. That inch can make a massive difference and impact! And when you combine multiple coils (up to all 4 here), you can hear very clear changes in tone that can sound a lot like some of the more archetypical basses and guitars out there - such as the Fender Jazz Bass, Strat, P-bass, Telecaster, StingRay, Warwick Thumb & Dolphin & others.

The architecture / design of these pickups has a large impact as well; large diameter, single pole pieces centered under each string vs bar magnets, offset pairs, etc.

All coil combinations made here are PARALLEL. Series wiring offers even more tonal options.

Quick navigation links:
0:00 Neck pickup, neck coil solo (Precision Bass like)
0:18 Neck pickup, bridge coil solo
0:37 Bridge pickup, neck coil solo
0:56 Bridge pickup, bridge coil solo
1:14 Neck pickup, both coils
1:34 Beck pickup, bridge coil; Bridge pickup, neck coil (Musicman StingRay)
1:54 Bridge pickup, both coils
2:11 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, neck coil
2:29 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (J-Bass)
2:50 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (Thumb Bass)
3:11 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, neck coil
3:31 & 4:48 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, bridge coil
3:50 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, both
4:10 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, both (Warwick Dolphin, Lakland)
4:31 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, both

 

[odarellmc]

Hot off the presses - hear the effect of a whole bunch of identical pickup coil placement and combination variations. 15, to be exact. With quick nav links! I'm fascinated by comb filtering and how dramatically it affects tone when you combine 2 or more coils, and placement has just as large an effect. Anyway, the YouTube blurb is below:



15 variations shown! 4 identical pickup coils in different locations, all just a little more than one inch apart. That inch can make a massive difference and impact! And when you combine multiple coils (up to all 4 here), you can hear very clear changes in tone that can sound a lot like some of the more archetypical basses and guitars out there - such as the Fender Jazz Bass, Strat, P-bass, Telecaster, StingRay, Warwick Thumb & Dolphin & others.

The architecture / design of these pickups has a large impact as well; large diameter, single pole pieces centered under each string vs bar magnets, offset pairs, etc.

All coil combinations made here are PARALLEL. Series wiring offers even more tonal options.

Quick navigation links:
0:00 Neck pickup, neck coil solo (Precision Bass like)
0:18 Neck pickup, bridge coil solo
0:37 Bridge pickup, neck coil solo
0:56 Bridge pickup, bridge coil solo
1:14 Neck pickup, both coils
1:34 Beck pickup, bridge coil; Bridge pickup, neck coil (Musicman StingRay)
1:54 Bridge pickup, both coils
2:11 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, neck coil
2:29 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (J-Bass)
2:50 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (Thumb Bass)
3:11 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, neck coil
3:31 & 4:48 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, bridge coil
3:50 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, both
4:10 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, both (Warwick Dolphin, Lakland)
4:31 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, both

The super 5 is my most versatile bass. I just love playing it! Seriously considering selling all my other basses and getting a US super 5

 

[Element Zero]

Hot off the presses - hear the effect of a whole bunch of identical pickup coil placement and combination variations. 15, to be exact. With quick nav links! I'm fascinated by comb filtering and how dramatically it affects tone when you combine 2 or more coils, and placement has just as large an effect. Anyway, the YouTube blurb is below:



15 variations shown! 4 identical pickup coils in different locations, all just a little more than one inch apart. That inch can make a massive difference and impact! And when you combine multiple coils (up to all 4 here), you can hear very clear changes in tone that can sound a lot like some of the more archetypical basses and guitars out there - such as the Fender Jazz Bass, Strat, P-bass, Telecaster, StingRay, Warwick Thumb & Dolphin & others.

The architecture / design of these pickups has a large impact as well; large diameter, single pole pieces centered under each string vs bar magnets, offset pairs, etc.

All coil combinations made here are PARALLEL. Series wiring offers even more tonal options.

Quick navigation links:
0:00 Neck pickup, neck coil solo (Precision Bass like)
0:18 Neck pickup, bridge coil solo
0:37 Bridge pickup, neck coil solo
0:56 Bridge pickup, bridge coil solo
1:14 Neck pickup, both coils
1:34 Beck pickup, bridge coil; Bridge pickup, neck coil (Musicman StingRay)
1:54 Bridge pickup, both coils
2:11 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, neck coil
2:29 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (J-Bass)
2:50 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, bridge coil (Thumb Bass)
3:11 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, neck coil
3:31 & 4:48 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, bridge coil
3:50 Neck pickup, both; bridge pickup, both
4:10 Neck pickup, neck coil; bridge pickup, both (Warwick Dolphin, Lakland)
4:31 Neck pickup, bridge coil; bridge pickup, both

Gonna be bustin out my headphones for this one a little later.

 

[who]

Question for anyone who owns a Lynn Keller signature or other 532; does the headstock design allow you to use standard long scale strings, or do you need to use medium scale strings? I ask because I'm interested in the upcoming Kingston Lynn Keller signature, and I see that the headstock on them is more similar to the US models than it is to the other Kingston models, as you can see in the images below.

 

[MMiller28]

Have been told... There is no way to do a three pickup.. but I see one recently...

Where?

 

[KUETSUM]

Where?

Maybe it's a up charge option

From Dubai,
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[odarellmc]

Question for anyone who owns a Lynn Keller signature or other 532; does the headstock design allow you to use standard long scale strings, or do you need to use medium scale strings? I ask because I'm interested in the upcoming Kingston Lynn Keller signature, and I see that the headstock on them is more similar to the US models than it is to the other Kingston models, as you can see in the images below.
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I can't find any info on the Kinston LK model. Where did you find this?

 

[LowEndLobster]

I can't find any info on the Kinston LK model. Where did you find this?

It's not out yet, he must have gotten the pics from a leak. I've been chatting with MTD about these for a while, and I guess the cat is out of the bag. I'm excited to try them when they launch

 

[who]

I can't find any info on the Kinston LK model. Where did you find this?

It's on the Kingston price list on the MTD website, and the photo is from Bass Direct UK who posted the specs and photos about a month ago.

 

[odarellmc]

It's on the Kingston price list on the MTD website, and the photo is from Bass Direct UK who posted the specs and photos about a month ago.

I don't see any Kingston models on the price list.

 

[who]

I don't see any Kingston models on the price list.

Sorry, the Kingston price list starts about halfway down the page, then you'll see the LK models towards the bottom of that list.

 

[Jackass76]

I posted the specs of the KLK's not too long ago…could be a few pages back by now.