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[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1463169157' post='3049301'] The next step would be to check the setup. Are the slots in the nut and bridge all similar (compared with the other strings)? Is the string seating properly? If you get a different response with different G strings, it could be down to how the string sits in the slots. If it sounds thin and nasal, it suggests the energy is not being transferred through the bridge to the body. Is there anything else attached to the G string or bridge that could affect tone? [/quote] It seems that the G string is seating properly. I visited a luthier who dressed the fingerboard but didn't noticed anything wrong about the nut and bridge slots. Although he said that the soundpost was too short for his taste, but didn't move or changed it. So currently it's the original one and it's in the original place.

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1463160910' post='3049204'] There are too many variables at play to give a constructive answer. May I ask if this happens unamplified or amplified? Have you listened back to a recording of it for another perspective or are you assessing the sound when playing? [/quote] This happens unamplified and it's more audible amplified. Yes, I have recorded myself playing with all the strings too.

Hello, I know that there are many Duke basses around here! But how many of you are playing it with gut strings? I'm asking that because I've always noticed that my gut G string sounds just a little bit nassal for my taste when I slap and with some annoying harmonics. It doesn't sounds as bassy, fundamental and thumpy as the other strings (Eudoxa E+A, Gamut Pistoy Light D). I've tryed different brand and gauges of G gut strings and more or less it's always the same, good for pizz but when I slap... On the other hand it doesn't happen with the original black nylon Gut-a-likes or with the Lambert Gut Twins! Both sounds great when I slap but don't match at all with the other strings when pizz. I don't know if it's something of my double bass or my head or if it's usual with all the gut G strings... Can anybody help me?

Thanks to everyone. Yes, I remember that it was around £1400 but I wanted to confirm that. It's a very good bass, for sure!!

According to de serial number it was made in 2001, if that matters.

Hello, Can anyone tell me which was the original price of an Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling and the current value? Num. F03832, made in USA, blue pearl body with black pickguard and switch selector, rosewood fretboard, original case. Mint condition, of course! I'm not trying to sell it. It's just curiosity! Thanks!