I don't have a clue on that. Strings have changed so much, even is you found it was Gibson strings used, chances of those sounding the same are practically zero I would think. But it's an interesting question.
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The universe needs YOUR help…
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LOL - I was trying so hard not to bring that up…
…but now that you have, I can finally release my inner OCD and yell
- “You fool, where’d you learn how to wind a bass string, that looks like a ball of yarn from a damn knitting class!”
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Barts I've used in the past were dark - too dark for me.
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I don't know - I'll ask. I know little of the details right now.
It could be worseLOL - I was trying so hard not to bring that up…
…but now that you have, I can finally release my inner OCD and yell
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Back from day 2 of managing bands at Winters' - Fog Fest weekend. As expected, it wasn't the 'blow-out' that was yesterday which was nice. I finally learned how to set-up/work both inside & out PA's correctly and took detailed notes for next time. Very fun music all day long - once again varied and entertaining. Last outside band (6-7pm) was very fun quartette (drums, keys, bass & guitar). The lead vocalist/guitarist and female bass player were both 20somethings, petite and very cute. They played matching neon-pink Dean guitar/bass and dressed in black with black hoods. Guitarist reminded me a lot of Prince - very expressive with good moves. Bass-player had pink hair and they both wore dark sun-glasses. Drummer was older and so was the keys player and dressed 'street casual'. All original material - really engaging pop-rock. The guitarists' mom (visiting from Seattle) was there sitting next to me at the picnic table and we chatted a bit during their show. Apparently the bass player was pretty new to the band and I wished she turned up her volume. (bass needs to be fully present, not just hinted at)
A band that played on the same day TSC played earlier this year (Beaster Sunday) was on the inside bill this time around. (power trio - really good) I remembered their bass player because he rocked what looked like a (white) Bi-Centennial T-bird. We talked today and he reminded me it was a '90s MIJ Bi-Centennial tribute. He's a good player and that bass sounded sooo good! I told him about tb and our thread and it's possible he'll join in the fun here.
I didn't take any pics today but here's one from Beaster - these guys rock!
A band that played on the same day TSC played earlier this year (Beaster Sunday) was on the inside bill this time around. (power trio - really good) I remembered their bass player because he rocked what looked like a (white) Bi-Centennial T-bird. We talked today and he reminded me it was a '90s MIJ Bi-Centennial tribute. He's a good player and that bass sounded sooo good! I told him about tb and our thread and it's possible he'll join in the fun here.
I didn't take any pics today but here's one from Beaster - these guys rock!
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Oh George, would you like some baklava pie? Feel free to throw some ice cream on top.
Anyone have any experience with an Ibanez Artcore hollow body bass? I see one local for $220. Never played a hollow body. Should have when we were at More Music.
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Fun vid by Pacifica artist/illustrator/musician friend Aaron. I lived 1/2 block from his store and the Pacifica Pier. Note Aaron wearing a Winters' Tavern hoody at one point!
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It is an Artcore series #asb140-bs-12-01. After some review, it really isn't a hollow body since it has a solid block down the middle. Still interesting at $220 given they are $500 on Reverb.
Yes, afaik Mike uses an Iby Artcore on
his big band gigs.
Oh yum!!!
One slice 20 seconds in the microwave followed by A scoop of French vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of amaretto. As Chuck would say - let’s do this!
I'm not sure Rotos bass strings were widely distributed back in the '64, and if they were I don't think they'd be the Rotos that come to mind: not 100% on this but I always thought they were called '66 bcoz that's when Ox went to Sevenoaks to their factory and they came up with the new design of core/wrap/materials/tension?
LOL - I was trying so hard not to bring that up…
…but now that you have, I can finally release my inner OCD and yell
Oh, it’s good awful, and totally unprofessional not only from a players standpoint, also a marketing flaw.
I have a semi-hollow Ibby AGB-200*. I call it a poor man's EB-2. Like it fine for situations that call for a UB-which I don't play.
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has nylons on it.
Jazz gigs and concert band-if I don't feel like schlepping the TBird.
