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Started by daflewis, Sep 04 2011 10:31 AM

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#1 daflewis

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 10:31 AM

Well,
The survey is finally ready! It's taken a fair bit longer that i thought, but i think it will be worthwhile! I'd really appreciate your opinions.

The questions are about what setup(s) you currently use and what you like/would like from a string, and there's a chance to add any comments at the end... dangerous.... :)

If there's anything that's not clear, please let me know.

I've also been allocated 5 sets of Innovation strings to give away as a thank you for filling in the survey (the type of your choice) so I'll do five draws over the following months.

Thankyou so much in advance!

Cheers,
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By the way, if you have any (other!) problems or you think anything isn't clear or something is missing, please let me know. Ta.

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 10:43 AM

link doesn't work on my Mac
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Posted 04 September 2011 - 10:48 AM

 Clarky, on Sep 4 2011, 11:43 AM, said:

link doesn't work on my Mac

Nor my PC. Keen to do this survey though!

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 10:50 AM

Nor does it work for me

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 11:50 AM

Ah, bugger! I'll take a look...Ta.

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 11:58 AM

Right... Think it's sorted now, thanks for that guys - not a great start! :)

I wrote it on a Mac, but it's web based (google docs) so should be fine for everyone now...

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Posted 04 September 2011 - 09:15 PM

Done. Very comprehensive form.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 08:29 AM

 geoffbassist, on Sep 4 2011, 10:15 PM, said:

Done. Very comprehensive form.
Cheers Geoff

Thanks Geoff,
But not too long or complicated I hope? I tried to keep it simple...

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Posted 05 September 2011 - 09:23 AM

Another one completed.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 09:49 AM

 Beer of the Bass, on Sep 5 2011, 10:23 AM, said:

Another one completed.
Cheers,
Martin

Great! thanks Martin - and thanks to everyone else who's completed it so far!

I'll put up a summary of the best bits when I've got a bit more info if everyone's interested....

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Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:24 AM

Done... although I'm already a fan of Innovation... I think they are getting it right.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:30 AM

Done as well.

I agree with Jake too. I like their strings.
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#13 daflewis

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Posted 05 September 2011 - 01:19 PM

Thanks guys, hopefully the changes and additions will all be steps in the right direction! :)

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Posted 05 September 2011 - 02:34 PM

Does my trial survey count or will I have to re-do it?
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 04:33 PM

 Mr Bassman, on Sep 5 2011, 03:34 PM, said:

Does my trial survey count or will I have to re-do it?

Hi Keith,
I've got your responses from when you helped me test it so no need to re-do.. and thanks again for that!

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 09:07 AM

Bump! :)

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 09:36 AM

Done :)
Fenders: '63P, '75J, '71P fretless, AE fretless
Double basses: Kolstein Busetto, 1880s German flatback
Rig: AI Clarus, EA Micro; Epi UL112, Arnopol Crazy 8 & BigE 4x5
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Posted 11 September 2011 - 11:02 AM

Done!

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 06:25 PM

Hi Daf

Just found this post great idea....... oh and I've filled in the survey.

Cheers

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 06:34 PM

Done :)
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