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[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1322596736' post='1453378'] The Cello is tuned CGDA (in fifths) and also has a 34" scale length, the same as a majority of four string bass guitars. Like the idea of tuning a bass in fifths though. Very, very, interesting idea that. Think I'll give Newtone a call as well [/quote] I stand to be corrected, but I'm pretty sure a cello's scale is significantly shorter than 34"- although they aren't as standardised as bass guitars [url="http://thinkns.com/instruments/cello-spec.php"]NS Design's electric cello[/url] is listed as using "standard cello strings and scale length" with a 27" scale. /end pedantry There are double bassists who tune in fifths (on a 38-40" scale!) so it's certainly achievable- it's an interesting alternative to adding more strings to get more range,

Have you compared the premium and standard strings? Which do you use?

Just got a reply from Rob Green confirming that all their strings are wound, including the.020, so that looks like the winner for now. Thanks eddiehoffman!

No, I bought it from Finbar on here three or four years ago now. It's been well loved!

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1322271326' post='1448916'] [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html"]http://www.status-gr...index_home.html[/url] Go to 'on-line shop', 'bass strings' and check the custom options. You can make a set with any gauge you want. The best bit is the strings are great! Can't use anything else these days. Hope it helps. [/quote] Thanks! I don't suppose you know whether the .020 strings are wound or plain do you? I've emailed to enquire but not sure how long they'll take to reply.

Hello! It's been a while since I was around here, and by gosh it's all a bit different. I'm looking for recommendations on where to get sets of strings for a 7 string bass (Conklin Bill Dickens sig)- I'm looking for a B-F set, with a wound top string, light to medium gauge. Currently I'm using Elixirs with a guitar string for the top string, which is good, but a bit tight on the top string. It's also expensive. Previously I had some Overwaters but they don't seem to sell 7 string sets any more? Any recommendations appreciated. Cheers

Have a look at the angle your fingers are striking the strings- if you're getting excessive fret noise you might be hitting the strings down, as opposed to across them (think of the direction your pick moves in- across and "through" the string, not down towards the pickups).

Yes, I had a wee handheld Korg that was great. Would probably still have it if I hadn't lost it on a gig.

Is it bad that I have/recognise most of the CDs he was looking at for research?

Practice- right hand speed is pretty mechanical IME. Start slow and work up to your target speed . Try and use as little effort as possible for each stroke- pluck softly and turn the amp up to compensate if necessary. Hope that helps.

Unless they've expanded or have more than one stage, then the answers are small, not much and I don't know, respectively. Never played there and only been there once that I can recall, but it's definitely... cosy.

It can also be good to check yourself against- more than a few times I've only realised that I've been playing a rhythm wrong when I've sat down with a metronome.

I find pain in my fingers can often be traced back to tension in the upper arm and shoulder- maybe worth getting a massage or checking with a physio if there's more strain than needed there. This can be worse if you use a computer a lot.

That's pretty spectacular. It looks more like ivory than holly!

Dunno if it's the same guy but there's an Eric Czar who used to post on [url="http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/bass-guitar-discussion/122194-yet-another-eric-czar-vid.html"]SevenString.org[/url]. He appears to be banned now, although I can't see why?

Where abouts in the country are you?

Want. Can't play, but want.

As with most things, it depends on what your goals are. For the bands I play with (link in sig) technique is important because I need to play pretty fast and reasonably intricate lines quite a lot to be appropriate. It's just as much of a fallacy to assume that simple is always best as to assume that lots of notes is always best. More technique gives you more options; if you're happy with the options you have then it's not a problem.

Another +1 for Reaper here. I record using Reaper and the basic input/output sockets on my laptop (via an external mixer) which is fine for demos etc.

I use light gauge Elixirs on all four of my basses (.040-.125, I think) including a mixed guitar/bass set on my 7 string. I like them because I don't have to worry about changing strings and the sound seems consistent for longer. Punchy without being clanky.

Digging the mood lighting.

I don't know, but I can't imagine it being very useful- my low B on a ~43" scale (4/4) is not exactly a beacon of definition. Curious to see whether you come up with anything though.

Sorry, you seem to have missed one out- there was no clip of the full 5x15 rig that was clearly visible there?