daflewis Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi Everyone, It's a little sad, but things have definitely got a lot quieter in the past year so it's been decided that, for now at least, the subforum has run its course... I'm going to lock the string trials threads and let them run to their natural conclusion, but I'll leave it a day or so, so if anyone's been thinking of signing up you still have a chance... and I'll still be lurking around if anyone has any questions - (I was a member of Basschat way before the whole Innovation thing anyway ) There's a small part of me that's relieved - it'll be nice to have a bit more time to practice!... The string trials in particular took a lot more work than I was expecting, but I do hope they were a useful resource for people; and the reviews that people wrote will continue to be of use to others considering trying Innovation, so thank you to all for those. The threads are going to be incorporated into the main EUB/Double bass section, so I'll see you in there! Cheers, Daf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Daf, likewise, one of my bands has folded, and another, even though I got some gigs in the last couple of months for military unit reunions and such, has decided to go with their old bass player who was thinking of quitting, then changed his mind. So I don't do enough gigs now to warrant a string trial. So if I am signed up for any string trials, like the new hybrid set, please cancel my requests and send them to the next person in line instead. Thanks for all you do on this forum and otherwise to help other double bass players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hey Daf - just wanted to say thank you for doing the strings trial. I certainly benefitted from trying out all those strings and more so from your advice and friendship. You're a big part of what makes basschat a wonderful place. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Well done Daf, and thanks for the Ehrlund loan/trial also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks for the kind words guys - much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yes, echoing the others, thanks for all your help, advice and wisdom Daf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Just echoing what the others have said too Daf I didn't actually partake of the trial myself - I just went ahead & bought some silver slaps from what others had recommended But it was a great idea Cheers for setting it up in the first place and thanks for your help & advice too best Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 A further 'thanks' for having done all that leg-work, Daf. Nice to get to converse with your good self, too! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny dissident Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 And a big thankyou from me as well Daf. Without your help I wouldn't have found the strings I'm so happy playing, without a lot of expense and frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Daf, thanks for all your help with 'stuff' in the past and hope you'll be around for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Daf .. you've done an outstanding job. I, like many many others, got to try out lots of different string types. I would never have afforded to buy sting set after string set.. so I thank you. Your a star.... and one of the nicest people I have ever met Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I didn't actually get to try any Innovation strings from the samples going around but I would like to add my name to the list of those who think you did a great job of spreading the word and providing good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjazzer Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks Daf for your time and effort you have put in for letting us Basschat'ers try the strings--at the moment Innovation are my strings of choice-tried quite a few other makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Wow! Thank you so much to everyone, I really do appreciate the thoughts! - makes it all worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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