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i would recommend you try warwick black label strings. they're steel roundwound but sound much fuller when new than most of the other strings ive tried. when i swapped from using D'Addarios, the difference to the sound was incredible

[quote name='budget bassist' post='648366' date='Nov 7 2009, 08:54 PM']i suspected that sounded a little good for one of those[/quote] you not like the EMG DCs sound?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='648339' date='Nov 7 2009, 08:13 PM']Hi mate, yes the Myrtlewood S2 does have the tone block It's one of the best sounding S2's I've heard. Quite polite compared to the maple topped ones I've played, but still has all of the Status sounds you want it to have. In short it's an amazing bass. I looked at a Status 6 recently on approval, but I still haven't found anything to replace the Yamaha with. That's a long term project, or another Yamaha! Rich.[/quote] id love to have a noodle on her. closest ive come to an S2 was a modulus quantum i had a look at a few months back. i looked at the TRB6 when i first switched to 6 strings. lovely piece of kit! also tried the patitucci signature model, and i really liked that, apart from the size of the heel. similar problem on the RBXJM2 ive got in my (modest ) collection at the moment

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='648275' date='Nov 7 2009, 06:20 PM']Just out of interest are they 4 strings? I find the thought of having a bottom B on a 33" scale a little alien and I would expect perhaps not the most articulate notes originating from that B. A 5 string with a high C on 33" scale makes perfect sense, especially when using it as a solo instrument... again especially if playing chords. It would be good to hear a little insight from those with low Bs on a 33". I remember I had a short bash on urbs Sei singlecut which I believe is 33 with a low B and whilst it didn't feel that alien, I wasn't in an amp loud enough to get a more accurate opinion. Also, I didn't know what gauge it was loaded with. His recordings sounds sound enough though. A few experiences shared would be good...?[/quote] i dont own one but i have played a 33" scale 5 string strung with a B and it was perfectly articulate in the low register. i think it has alot to do with the standard of the basses construction and the standard of the preamp, same as any other bass. in my experience, if its well made and has a good electronics package going through a good amp, there's no reason why it shouldnt sound as good as a long scale bass strung with a B. edit: it was strung with D'Addario nickels. 130 B string

good lord mate, you really have been through alot of gear!!! the myrtlewood S2 really is gorgeous does it have the walnut tone block i seem to remember you waxing lyrical about? you still considering getting a replacement for your TRB6?

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maybe worth you going all the way and getting one of the sansamp rackmount preamps rather than the BDDI. i tried one through my rig yesterday and its at the top of my wishlist!

i cant see what this bass does that a squier jazz wouldnt do equally well.....

[url="http://www.behindthenotes.com/index.php/Featured-Video/Features/Bass/Roger-Sadowsky/menu-id-17.html"]http://www.behindthenotes.com/index.php/Fe...menu-id-17.html[/url] In my experience it makes no difference. Roger Sadowsky says more or less the same thing after doing his own R&D

[quote name='Dubhghaill' post='641290' date='Oct 30 2009, 04:42 PM']Thanks for the compliments I do sometimes play in the same octave. But I would also like the option to have one octave lower. Yeah, my initial thought was just to grab another 35" Schecter. They're pretty cheap and I like the way they feel. Then I can keep my main bass in Bb and this one in F. But my main concern is whether or not the bridge, nut and pegs will be able to take the huge strings. Plus I need to make sure the neck will be able to handle the tension. Studio only, probably. And by studio I mean living room. I haven't decided a budget yet. If I go for a Schecter without having to mod it too much, I'll have enough left over for a DJ5 *drools* So, the questions are: [list] [*]Will a bolt on 35" Schecter 5 need much modification to use those thicker strings? [*]The EMG-Hz pickups are OK, but not great. I'm not sure they'd handle the low frequencies too well. Should I replace them? [/list][/quote] youl have to re-cut the nut to accomodate the thicker bottom string, and possibly modify the bridge unit, unless you're definitely using tapered core strings, in which case, the regular saddles should be fine. I think it will depend on the preamp more than the pickups, as to how well it will be able to reproduce the low F. try the HZs and see how you go on. if they dont cut it, EMG DCs should certainly cut the mustard the neck will take the tension of the F, but you'll have to set the bass up to take the altered tuning into account (action and truss rod)

sounds like a result and a half! good luck with the new band

what sort of budget are you talking here? the fundamental is audible to human ears, but to get it to anything like gig volume will require some serious equipment. are you going to gig it? or is it a studio tool? as has been said, the warwick dark lord and the conklin 7 stringers are probably your best bet unless you want to go custom

any closer to being completed????

Gwizdala, Palladino and Entwhistle get my vote

i didnt watch it, but from what im hearing, whitneys wardrobe malfunction was decidedly less than average

what was it about the bart. preamp you didnt like? im just curious i did the same thing with my 6, took out the stock preamp and pickups and had EMG DCs and the EMG 3 band parametric preamp fitted.

looking absolutely gorgeous! would have stuck with the matte finish myself. cant wait to see the finished article

[quote name='MB1' post='623003' date='Oct 11 2009, 12:19 PM']MB1. ...."One Mans Vintage! Is Another Mans Firewood!".... [/quote] definetely firewood in my case.....thats an obscene amount of money for a fender

if its more bite you're after, i recommend an EMG DC

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='614763' date='Oct 2 2009, 01:24 PM']I have an ACG with an ACG preamp already! And to tell the truth, the preamp is one of the reasons I rarely play it, although I may take it to next practice to give it another go. The pickups in the Shuker that I want are the Delano JMVC 4 FE/M2, which I think are what is in my Sandberg.[/quote] what is it about the ACG pre that you dont like? and shuker gets my vote

i don't think it has all been done yet, mainly because the electric bass is such a (relatively) young instrument. i think theres alot waiting to be done with extended range instruments

have you changed your mind about getting a Status, going for an S1 Jaydee instead?

i'd pitch my tent in Anthony Jackson's camp and go for 6 (BEADGC) being the new standard

[quote name='witterth' post='604288' date='Sep 21 2009, 10:12 AM']sorry..... who's Matt Garrison? I take it hes good then[/quote] he's just a little bit good