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[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1424376880' post='2695743'] Can anyone tell me what the difference is between stainless and nickel strings? I usually use Rotosound - RS66LD which are stainless but I noticed that they also do RS55LDN which is the nickel version. Would I notice much difference? [url="http://www.rotosound.com/swing-bass-66/"]http://www.rotosound.../swing-bass-66/[/url] [/quote] I agree with the previous comments; I changed to nickels for a while...I really enjoyed them and gigged with them several times. After a while however my hands broke out in a painful rash. Turns out I am allergic to nickel strings.

Well, from one bassist to another I really enjoyed that. Unconventional methods are just fine - music is art...there are no rules! Thanks for sharing.

Selling England by the pound - Genesis. Timeless!

Excellent well designed instruments, excellent quality/build control, impressive range of products for most budgets - none of which disappoint... I am a fan.

Origins of the word [i]Brand [/i]= "[i]A method of burning a distinctive symbol into the skin of animals to differentiate between one persons cattle and another's[/i]." Be careful of the brand that you choose allegiance to....you wear it. The things that you own own you.

I had an Ibanez SR that had a similar issue - it was however the result of my constant slapping. This is the downside of tactile, natural finishes I'm afraid. Fender would name it "Kudos".

It looks like a great replacement indeed, however I don't see any particular improvement of the Hipshot supertone. Very expensive too.

[quote name='inate_hex' timestamp='1423312325' post='2683364'] They make your fretboard easier to see on dark stages. I'm not a fan of them myself. Another solution would be to add luminlay markers on the side of the fretboard. It's a much cheaper solution than having L.E.D.s fitted. [/quote] If the OP spends lots of time playing on a dark stage then it might be a worthwhile mod....

What actually is the purpose of LED's on a bass? Do they have a purpose at all ..or are they just bling? They don't seem to be common with pro's or many big name players. I have never even played a bass with any fitted in 35yrs of playing.

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1423207630' post='2682124'] Grrrrr!!!!!! [/quote] Hell hath no fury..... My top tip for the OP (apart from upsetting the fairer sex) is to source a Yamaha BB714BS - it will do everything you desire in spades and a whole lot more. The only problem is that they are scarce...and I am not selling mine.

Hmmmm, I think Entwistle and Sheehan might have something to say about the list!

Certainly sounds different - not as mellow as Rosewood, snappier than Maple. Love Ebony boards!

Stumbled across these guys.....best Rush tribute I have seen (plus a Geddy/Peart hybrid!) http://youtu.be/8UuucKOhR1Y

I owned one of these in red...it was absolutely rock solid. I love Yamaha attitude basses, they totally nailed the P bass thing.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' timestamp='1422636502' post='2675017'] Hullo! I've still got 3 Pangborn basses - a graphite-necked Warlord, a Warrior and a Chieftain! The Warlord is a monster! All to be seen in a feature sometime nearer the coming summer! Cheers! [/quote] Cant wait to see the feature.

You are losing it...sounds just fine and dandy!

Looks promising. Interestingly enough Guitar Guitar currently have ESP basses on sale with [b]BIG [/b]discounts!

One of the most gorgeous of all bass designs. I just cannot live with Thunderbird ergonomics at all - but fabulous design and sound.

[quote name='patrikmarky' timestamp='1422209957' post='2669892'] So does a "high mass bridge "...make a diffrence [/quote] Yes.

Moving Pictures...for me easily their best. Almost magical. Not a fan of the post Peart tragedy era I'm afraid...but still absolute legends and probably my all time favourite band.