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#154,561
Miles_ONeal said:
At least it wasn't Ab.
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GonePlaid said:
Realizing this a mostly string discussion, I offer this: I've been playing my 67 NR through a variety of amps since 1973. I've recently(past 4 1/2 years) gone exclusively with 7ender Rumbles. They hafta be EQd completely differently from everything I've used before, plus, since changing to EB Cobalt Flats*, I gots to EQ the 'Bird differently. And each room is different. Last night's room felt boomy/muddy to me. I hadn't noticed that the 2 previous times we played there. But. I had my amp (R100)farther back in the corner than usual and I think I was getting some unwanted lo-freq reflections. I guess the bottom line-for me, anyway-isto go ahead and twiddle my knobs.[insert ehem here]
*thx again, Jeff
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what were you using before Cobalt flats?
 
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dagrev said:
Tried the GHS Precision Flats on the Gibson today. I'm either getting better at EQing it or getting more used to the sound, but it sounded better than anything. The GHS RC Boomers might have the best outcome. I'm interested in the TI Flats again and rolling the highs off the via the tone knob. I'm thinking they will provide less boom, and a lot of mids. I just need to tame the top clank. But I'm so used to having the tone wide open that I don't think I even tried that. Anyway, it did sound better, so I'm hopping I going in the right direction headed to a good destination. I hope so, as I sure love playing it.
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I sure hope you can dial in what you prefer. But there really is nothing as playable as a Gibson. Epis, nice as they are, really aren’t the real deal. I’ll post later about my Setup Sunday trials and tribulations with the VP. It wasn’t as easy getting it dialed in as I’d planned. Let’s just say a company that puts their name on a set of strings has some explaining to do.
 
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dagrev said:
Very true. I think you are certainty right about taming the big, somewhat hollow lows on the Gibson. I've got a couple used sets here and that was my first try, but the highs were clanky and everything seemed kind of on dimensional, which I found odd for TIs. I now know you can use the tone knob :)facepalm:) instead of leaving it rolled all the way off. The Gibson I found taking some of the highs off helps thicken the tone more than with most of my basses. So, knowing what I know now, I might go with TIs again and intelligently tweak the EQ. My problem is I'm not having much time to fool with various EQ options while briefly practicing just before playing.
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Short story, TI's not for you. :)
 
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GonePlaid said:
Realizing this is a mostly string discussion, I offer this: I've been playing my 67 NR through a variety of amps since 1973. I've recently(past 4 1/2 years) gone exclusively with 7ender Rumbles. They hafta be EQd completely differently from everything I've used before, plus, since changing to EB Cobalt Flats*, I gots to EQ the 'Bird differently. And each room is different. Last night's room felt boomy/muddy to me. I hadn't noticed that the 2 previous times we played there. But. I had my amp (R100)farther back in the corner than usual and I think I was getting some unwanted lo-freq reflections. I guess the bottom line-for me, anyway-isto go ahead and twiddle my knobs.[insert ehem here]
*thx again, Jeff
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Cobalt's haven't let me down yet. Even dead ones.
But i'm psychotic that way.
 
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Meh, dead Cobalts, and just a gratuitous pic in general.
From your friendly neighborhood
Joey psychotic.

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GonePlaid said:
Realizing this is a mostly string discussion, I offer this: I've been playing my 67 NR through a variety of amps since 1973. I've recently(past 4 1/2 years) gone exclusively with 7ender Rumbles. They hafta be EQd completely differently from everything I've used before, plus, since changing to EB Cobalt Flats*, I gots to EQ the 'Bird differently. And each room is different. Last night's room felt boomy/muddy to me. I hadn't noticed that the 2 previous times we played there. But. I had my amp (R100)farther back in the corner than usual and I think I was getting some unwanted lo-freq reflections. I guess the bottom line-for me, anyway-isto go ahead and twiddle my knobs.[insert ehem here]
*thx again, Jeff
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So true. I have a tendency to not fiddle with the EQ much. Only very minor adjustments. So actually using the EQ is something I've gotten complacent about in some ways. For right now I'm limited on time, which is a bit frustrating.
 
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Nocturnal said:
:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
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I sent him a message asking him to check what shipping would be. I'm a bit hesitant considering my one dealing with someone on CL was...uh....unpleasant. Worked out OK in the end, but....
It's pretty interesting 'cos I could use another SS in my arsenal. And the Epi VP, NR, TBII/IV may not happen in my lifetime.
 
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MCF said:
I sure hope you can dial in what you prefer. But there really is nothing as playable as a Gibson. Epis, nice as they are, really aren’t the real deal. I’ll post later about my Setup Sunday trials and tribulations with the VP. It wasn’t as easy getting it dialed in as I’d planned. Let’s just say a company that puts their name on a set of strings has some explaining to do.
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I'm hoping I'm getting closer. I don't really want to change the PUs except as a last resort. It doesn't have to sound like my '64 (unrealistic) or my others, but it needs to sound better and I'm no where near giving up. As much as I can be a fanboy for the VPs, the Gibson does feel noticeably more expensive, no doubt about it. It plays and feels so good, I will get it sounding great one way or another! I'm not out of string or EQ options yet.

It's a personal preference I know, but I've yet to play a set of DAs that I liked. Never sounded good on anything, I I've tried several of their offereings.
 
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dagrev said:
I'm hoping I'm getting closer. I don't really want to change the PUs except as a last resort. It doesn't have to sound like my '64 (unrealistic) or my others, but it needs to sound better and I'm no where near giving up. As much as I can be a fanboy for the VPs, the Gibson does feel noticeably more expensive, no doubt about it. It plays and feels so good, I will get it sounding great one way or another! I'm not out of string or EQ options yet.

It's a personal preference I know, but I've yet to play a set of DAs that I liked. Never sounded good on anything, I I've tried several of their offereings.
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I'm certainly not trying to sway you in any direction, just reporting findings. I liked the DA's, really like the EB CF's. They were almost enuff to make me like my Epi NR 5er, which had P/J pups. Almost. Wasn't about to put 'good' pups in a bass I didn't especially like the feel of to begin with. I'm not sorry I tried it. I'd wanted one since I became aware of their existence, so I hadda give it a shot.
 
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MCF said:
I sure hope you can dial in what you prefer. But there really is nothing as playable as a Gibson. Epis, nice as they are, really aren’t the real deal. I’ll post later about my Setup Sunday trials and tribulations with the VP. It wasn’t as easy getting it dialed in as I’d planned. Let’s just say a company that puts their name on a set of strings has some explaining to do.
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In that case, I can get a Gibson and just stand to the side and watch it play itself. I admit the VP took a bit more dialing in with the Rotosounds than the CP did with the Cobalts. but they're pretty wonderful to play. A friend has a P that everyone loves to play ("smooth as buttah"), and I don't find it any easier to play than my birds.
 
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