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Thanks for the heads up. All of my straps SUCK! and have been in need of replacement for some time now.
I just ordered two 4" models... Crema/Black and Black/Rossa.
Nice straps!!
Ordered:
1 - Black/Rossa 2.5" (the Louboutin look is hot!)
1 - White/Tan 2.5" (will look perfect with my Turquoise/MOTS 'Fish)
Thanks for the tip kai_ski!
Ordered:
1 - Black/Rossa 2.5" (the Louboutin look is hot!)
1 - White/Tan 2.5" (will look perfect with my Turquoise/MOTS 'Fish)
Thanks for the tip kai_ski!
Chef
In Memoriam
they do that every so often.
they're all i use, they're super high quality.
i tried a 4" once, and it was way too wide for me, even with a heavy bass.
(that's what she said)
they're all i use, they're super high quality.
i tried a 4" once, and it was way too wide for me, even with a heavy bass.
(that's what she said)
Thanks for the heads up. All of my straps SUCK! and have been in need of replacement for some time now.
I just ordered two 4" models... Crema/Black and Black/Rossa.
Lemme know how those work for you.
I've been using Comfort Strapps for the past couple years. They're ugly as hell, but I find them to be really comfy.
BTW, the Red Snapper (formerly the Dawgfish) is now officially en route to TheLarch. Congrats!!!
OT: Did you take your screen name from this Monty Python clip? For some reason, it always made me laugh.
Sometimes I dig random humor like that.
Chef
In Memoriam
Recently purchased some Italia straps.
Definitely good on heavy basses. I might have kept the MM's if my shoulder had staps like those in late 70's, 80's, even late 90's.
I'm getting to like them a lot. Son has a TL6 which is an anchor;
fortunately he is better up for that type of bass than I am. He still insists on a 4" strap.
Not cheap, but well worth it to be comfy.
Definitely good on heavy basses. I might have kept the MM's if my shoulder had staps like those in late 70's, 80's, even late 90's.
I'm getting to like them a lot. Son has a TL6 which is an anchor;
fortunately he is better up for that type of bass than I am. He still insists on a 4" strap.
Not cheap, but well worth it to be comfy.
OT: Did you take your screen name from this Monty Python clip? For some reason, it always made me laugh.
Sometimes I dig random humor like that.
Indirectly, as I joined a very good Brit-pop band of that name, and that was their source for the name. Didn't hurt that I was a huge fan of Monty Python, as well. Ultimately, a good lesson in why your selected screen name should not be that of your present band as 2 years later I left them but was permanently saddled with the name here.
Indirectly, as I joined a very good Brit-pop band of that name, and that was their source for the name. Didn't hurt that I was a huge fan of Monty Python, as well. Ultimately, a good lesson in why your selected screen name should not be that of your present band as 2 years later I left them but was permanently saddled with the name here.
Ahhh . . .
I'm OK as long as I stay here in Portland. Mine wouldn't make sense if I moved.
Chef
In Memoriam
1) My mahogany BH5 will be off to TB user BuffaloBass as soon as payments make their way 'round. Thanks!
2) Great Big Special Thanks!!!!!! to BartmanPDX for not only remembering I'd asked for dibs like 4 years ago on his Lava BH5 if he ever wanted to flip it, but also for being patient while I sold mine, and just being an all around great guy. Noice!
3) With so many Fish in The Water, I had several guys asking me "so what's the big dang difference between a 5L and a BH5 anyways?"
Here's a brief sorta answer to that I posted elsewhere:
The 5L is it's own thing. Two traditional (though slightly overwound-read high output!) Jazz pickups, in un-tradtional positions.
You have neck only, single coil. That's a fairly natural and identifiable Jazz Bass, neck pickup tone-with the caveat that the Rev materials and semi-hollow design do impact that some.
Then, the dual coil modes come from using the two separate J pickups to form one big humbucker...which isn't in any "traditional position," since it's spread out. Tow J pickups, spread out over 3-4"...one big humbucker covering a lot of string vibration...see?
The dual parallel mode has a tad less top end than the single coil mode, and a bit more low end beef. The dual coil series mode has much less top and; and waaaay more beef. Neither of the dual coil modes are much like any traditional Jazz tone.
This is not "a qualitative thing," cause those modes do sound *killer!* It just ain't a Trad J thing.
The 5L is a great bass, I have one, and I'm not parting with it
The BH5 has two "stacked Jazz humbucker" pickups (individually, slightly underwound-not high output) in a much more traditional Jazz Bass location, and you can choose either neck or bridge pickups independently. The parallel and dual coil modes are sort of as above: parallel=a little more lows, a little less highs; dual= a lot more lows, a lot less highs. You can also mizx and match modes. Have one single coil, the other in either dual coil mode...and then use the volume control per pickup to blend these modes. Again: not a qualitative difference (as in BH is better than 5L); just a wider range, of a few more flavors, which are more recognizable as coming from the traditional Jazz Bass Family of Tones.
HTH-alan
2) Great Big Special Thanks!!!!!! to BartmanPDX for not only remembering I'd asked for dibs like 4 years ago on his Lava BH5 if he ever wanted to flip it, but also for being patient while I sold mine, and just being an all around great guy. Noice!
3) With so many Fish in The Water, I had several guys asking me "so what's the big dang difference between a 5L and a BH5 anyways?"
Here's a brief sorta answer to that I posted elsewhere:
The 5L is it's own thing. Two traditional (though slightly overwound-read high output!) Jazz pickups, in un-tradtional positions.
You have neck only, single coil. That's a fairly natural and identifiable Jazz Bass, neck pickup tone-with the caveat that the Rev materials and semi-hollow design do impact that some.
Then, the dual coil modes come from using the two separate J pickups to form one big humbucker...which isn't in any "traditional position," since it's spread out. Tow J pickups, spread out over 3-4"...one big humbucker covering a lot of string vibration...see?
The dual parallel mode has a tad less top end than the single coil mode, and a bit more low end beef. The dual coil series mode has much less top and; and waaaay more beef. Neither of the dual coil modes are much like any traditional Jazz tone.
This is not "a qualitative thing," cause those modes do sound *killer!* It just ain't a Trad J thing.
The 5L is a great bass, I have one, and I'm not parting with it
The BH5 has two "stacked Jazz humbucker" pickups (individually, slightly underwound-not high output) in a much more traditional Jazz Bass location, and you can choose either neck or bridge pickups independently. The parallel and dual coil modes are sort of as above: parallel=a little more lows, a little less highs; dual= a lot more lows, a lot less highs. You can also mizx and match modes. Have one single coil, the other in either dual coil mode...and then use the volume control per pickup to blend these modes. Again: not a qualitative difference (as in BH is better than 5L); just a wider range, of a few more flavors, which are more recognizable as coming from the traditional Jazz Bass Family of Tones.
HTH-alan
I'm not sure, but I think I used to own Bartman's Lava BH5. Do you recall if you bought it from me?
- Tim
- Tim
Chef
In Memoriam
Yep. Chef is getting my Lava BH5. Guess it's time for a new avatar.
IIRC, it was first spotted on the old Dude Pit, up for trade for a special bass (not specific). He got a few offers but nothing he wanted. I begged him to sell it to me outright and to use the money for whatever he was looking for. He accepted my offer, but I can't recall who it was.
I believe it was the first of only seven Lava Swirl BH5s made.
Chef had dibs and had wanted it for years, and it made it easier to let it go to someone who appreciated it. I've now officially sacrificed enough of my collection to pay for the Will Lee Sadowsky I'll be getting.
It was a sweet bass though. Enjoy it, Alan!!
IIRC, it was first spotted on the old Dude Pit, up for trade for a special bass (not specific). He got a few offers but nothing he wanted. I begged him to sell it to me outright and to use the money for whatever he was looking for. He accepted my offer, but I can't recall who it was.
I believe it was the first of only seven Lava Swirl BH5s made.
Chef had dibs and had wanted it for years, and it made it easier to let it go to someone who appreciated it. I've now officially sacrificed enough of my collection to pay for the Will Lee Sadowsky I'll be getting.
It was a sweet bass though. Enjoy it, Alan!!
Chef
In Memoriam
Shuh! You *know it* !!!!
There aren't words for the kind of thanks you get from me; except for: Thanks!
That WL Sadowsky is no slouch.
There aren't words for the kind of thanks you get from me; except for: Thanks!
That WL Sadowsky is no slouch.
Howdy. Well, I'm now officially in the pond, having just gotten a purple 5L earlier today from TBer Kai. Lot of fun. Thanks again TB for all the helpful info.
The 5L has roundwound somethings on them. A little too bright for my taste, plus I like the feel of flats and tapewounds (TI jazz and Labellas).
Based on the club threads, it doesn't sound like gauge really matters, but Reverend says to use .45 to .125 on the 5ers. How have you folks dealt with strings that are thicker than that? Any nut adjustments necessary? What about thinner strings (unlikely, but thought I'd cover all bases at once)?
Also, if I'm not pressing my luck too much, I was curious about the rotosound flats and the Labella flats, the latter getting some love on this thread. Anyone try the rotosound ones? They're a lot cheaper. Bartman, I know you've used the TI superalloys and really like those. I used those long ago but forget - how would you describe the tone?
And I should get extra long scale, right?
Finally, any particular stores/websites for good string deals? Or just the usual suspects?
Thanks a lot, DM
The 5L has roundwound somethings on them. A little too bright for my taste, plus I like the feel of flats and tapewounds (TI jazz and Labellas).
Based on the club threads, it doesn't sound like gauge really matters, but Reverend says to use .45 to .125 on the 5ers. How have you folks dealt with strings that are thicker than that? Any nut adjustments necessary? What about thinner strings (unlikely, but thought I'd cover all bases at once)?
Also, if I'm not pressing my luck too much, I was curious about the rotosound flats and the Labella flats, the latter getting some love on this thread. Anyone try the rotosound ones? They're a lot cheaper. Bartman, I know you've used the TI superalloys and really like those. I used those long ago but forget - how would you describe the tone?
And I should get extra long scale, right?
Finally, any particular stores/websites for good string deals? Or just the usual suspects?
Thanks a lot, DM
Chef
In Memoriam
Chef likes the Chromes, but mine wears TI Jazz flats. It's a matter of preference. I think it's one of those basses that sounds fantastic with flats, and IMO many basses do not.
You do want extra long strings though, for the 35" scale.
I have superalloys on my other fish. They are somewhat bright for nickel rounds, but they have a nice fat punch once they've got a little wear/time on them.
That's it, and I did sell it through the Dudepit so I'm sure that is it. Funny thing is I've owned three of the 7 LS BH5s made, this one, the one I currently have, and one I had further back than eiteher of thise.
Enjoy it - it's a sweet bass.
- Tim
Sheesh, I'm between you 2 guys again?
Chef, congrats on the lava BH5. Explains why you don't need that beautiful mahogany one. Are you referring to D'Addario chromes? What do you like about them (benefits of a flat but still have some bite?)
Also, I guess no issue on string gauge - the fish takes them all no adjustments required (and, presumably, no buzz or other issues, at least not due to string gauge).
Thanks for the string input. Anyone else? I was looking at the rotosound black nylons as well as the flats, if anyone has any experience with those.
On a completely different note, a cable channel here (IFX?) has been running a 5-6 part Monty Python documentary ("the lawyer's cut") with all the chaps and their thoughts on Flying Circus, different movies, etc. Very good. Takes me back. Also, John Cleese is doing a one-man show, on the west coast at least, as we speak. Can't make his stop here but I'll bet it'll be good. He just turned 70 btw.
Congrats on the RA and the Sadowsky, Bartman. That's a lot of new toys all at once. Enjoy.
Thanks again, DM
Chef, congrats on the lava BH5. Explains why you don't need that beautiful mahogany one. Are you referring to D'Addario chromes? What do you like about them (benefits of a flat but still have some bite?)
Also, I guess no issue on string gauge - the fish takes them all no adjustments required (and, presumably, no buzz or other issues, at least not due to string gauge).
Thanks for the string input. Anyone else? I was looking at the rotosound black nylons as well as the flats, if anyone has any experience with those.
On a completely different note, a cable channel here (IFX?) has been running a 5-6 part Monty Python documentary ("the lawyer's cut") with all the chaps and their thoughts on Flying Circus, different movies, etc. Very good. Takes me back. Also, John Cleese is doing a one-man show, on the west coast at least, as we speak. Can't make his stop here but I'll bet it'll be good. He just turned 70 btw.
Congrats on the RA and the Sadowsky, Bartman. That's a lot of new toys all at once. Enjoy.
Thanks again, DM
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