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Thunderbird Club
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I'll intrude if you don't mind. I used some Rotos on a VP just for kicks and I thought they sounded really good. I thought they had some good bite and punch and we're not cranky or noisy, at least the way my amp was set. Sounded really nice, when I thought they might be too aggressive or harsh sounding. I think I prefer Boomers which have good punch and are a little bigger sounding and not quite as bright, but the Rotos will be back on at some point and I will play out their life span.
That works.... I think we do that song. We don't do any songs about butter..... LOLHow 'bout smooth like Tennessee Whiskey?
I've been using Coated DRs. I like the colored ones. Pretty long lasting and a well made strings.
"HI-DEF NEON™ BLUE Colored Bass Strings feature a luminescent coating designed to give your stage presence a little extra pop, especially under UV black lighting. They feature a round core wire and a silver-plated nickel-plated steel wrap. All strings include the neon colored K3™ coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, plus enhanced clarity and articulation than standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for."
Interesting that they are NPS on a round core. Both the BBs and Dragon Skins are stainless steel on round core. But certainly feel different.I've been using Coated DRs. I like the colored ones. Pretty long lasting and a well made strings.
"HI-DEF NEON™ BLUE Colored Bass Strings feature a luminescent coating designed to give your stage presence a little extra pop, especially under UV black lighting. They feature a round core wire and a silver-plated nickel-plated steel wrap. All strings include the neon colored K3™ coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, plus enhanced clarity and articulation than standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for."
I not really a fan of colored strings, but the black looks pretty good on the modern Gibson and sounds really good.
Braggart! All those NRs in one place....
- Mar 13, 2008
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I'd totally forgotten about this video, Halloween is always a great show for my band, here I'm playing my Lull T4 II. Platform boots and spurs, 'cause no boots = No Glam!
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!
Happy Thunderbird Thursday!
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You didn't ask me, but I'll chip in anyway...
I like RS66 on my bird. They have an aggressive sound that I think comes from the brightness. They have good bass and good mids (unlike Prosteels).
Finger noise - that's a feature, not a bug...Actually, I don't think the finger noise is terrible - I have noticed much more with other strings. But, I think finger noise is more prominent with steel (vs nickel). Finger noise is also about technique - spending time working on changing position well has helped me reduce finger noise. Maybe flats make you lazy...
So true. Technique comes into play in many ways and allows a wider variety of colours to use. As a related example, a lot of players like their strings just slightly in the fret buzz range to add a bit of texture/grit to the notes, especially as a primarily finger-style player. As someone who uses a pick 80% of the time, I prefer to keep that buzz in check (a bit higher action) because a pick will accentuate fret-buzz. When I'm setting up a bass's action, I'll do the final tests using a pick and if I can play every fret w/o buzz - I'm there. The action is still pretty low, but just above the fret-buzz height.
master technique dude Scott Devine illustrates the "rasp secret"
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I put the red ones on the P-Bird, because it's red, and why not? For us shallow people, it's all about the visuals anyway, right?
- Mar 13, 2008
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Oh yeah, Thursday
BTW got a new set of shoes ordered for her, just not in yet.
BTW got a new set of shoes ordered for her, just not in yet.
- Jun 30, 2010
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- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,588
- 221,964
- Disclosures
- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
Yeah. I replaced the White Pickguard with the Pearl one, then ordered a piece Abalone and cut out the Bird and glued. Seems to do alright.
Also cut Abalone circles to glue into the Witches Hat knobs.
The Abalone was a special Turquoise Blue color, was tough to cut. But I used a brand new set of Hair Cutting scissors. They were sharp enough to do it.
Makes her a little different.
BTW the Blue strings are a cool addition. But DR discontinued the Peacocks a while back and I had only two extra sets. I just broke down and ordered a set of the Neon Blues. Guess it will still look ok. The colored DRs are Silver Plated Nickel, then Color Coated.
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Oh yeah. Bought three small sapphires and mounted into the body as knob markers.
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Thursday it is, meat and potatoes....
...with a pinch of spice
...with a pinch of spice
