Clarky

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1317148518' post='1387397']There's lots of flatwounds and they all have different qualities. So you're likely to get a list of people's preferences. At the moment, I use La Bella Deep Talkin 760FS on my fretted Precision for a Motown/Stax sound (FS are standard guage and high tension, for a little less tension you can try 760FL light guage). Thomastik Jazz Flats (JF344) are on my fretless precision for a slightly brighter and middier sound - these are much lower tension - and La Bella Deep Talkin 760N Black Nylons are on my Lakland Decade - these are roundwounds with a nylon tape winding on top. I'm less keen on D'Addario Chromes which are fairly tense and initially bright, nor the Roto Jazz flats for the same reason. The GHS Precision flats are I think the same as the Lakland flats which I also like. For a sixties British bass thud try Pyramid Golds.[/quote] What he said. I am using La Bella 760FS on my 51RI Precision, Pyramid Gold flats on my 63P and Rotosound Tru Bass black nylon strings (really fat and thumpy) on my 'Herbie Flowers' tribute Jazz (cos Herbie does!)

Thanks Mart, sounds like a good (and simple) plan. Can't help feeling it will require more than this but - as you say - worth ruling out pickup placement before delving into electrickery nonsense!

So is the phasing sound on a hard-hit G string (now there's a vision!) normal on the '51 RI? TBH thats the lesser of the two issues as the volume issue is the one that perplexes me - I was hoping to do some recording next weekend but the track I will be doing has a downwards rake on the strings (permutation of 7th and 5th frets, G string down to A string) which just doesn't work on this bass as the G drowns out the A and D strings

I recently bought a '51 reissue Precision and swapped the round strings over for a newish set of LaBella flats. The bass has a Seymour Duncan replacement '51 P bass pickup. The problem I have is the G string is louder than the E/A/D and seems especially so around the 7th fret upwards, when the notes seem to swell and then almost move in and out of phase (wah) as they die away. The pickup is sat very square on (ie, its not raised at the G string) so I'm wondering what's going on here. Anyone have any suggestions? Muchos gracias, Clarky

That looks like a cracker of a bass in the making! I have really fallen for Antigua finish basses (anthomp has a fantastic collection if you search the forum)

In an ideal world I'd be PM'ing you right now, Wes (I have gone back to the TruBass black nylon strings on the Herbie bass and would like a Jazz with zingy rounds on too). However, I have overspent on gear this year (DBs are an expensive hobby!) and earnings prospects in my line of work look decidely dodgy right now .... Happy to recommend your work to another buyer though

Wow. Finished article looks stunning, Wes! Who is going to be the proud owner of this - you or is some lucky fellow lined up?

I've bought and sold a lot of basses but two still rankle with me as bad decisions: A Fender CS Pino bass that I sold back to Jas/Legion - every bit as good as my year-of-birth P bass (and half the cost!) and it just had something indefinably lovely about it (combination of the light weight, worn in neck, finish etc) Alleva-Coppolo LG4 (the Jazz shaped model) in sunburst - best Jazz I ever played, currently in Happy Jack's hands (though I continue to work hard to prise it out of his grip!)

Dave Lee Roth - Just a gigolo/I ain't got nobody No death relevance, just such fun [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN-4lX0QyZc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN-4lX0QyZc[/url]

And bring a plectrum as backup!

Yep my left hand has cramped up into a ball a couple of times after playing DB for an hour or so. All I can do is peel the fingers back and fret with my forefinger or my thumb when this happens. It's very disturbing but it does go away

Hope the raffle raised a good wedge. So Hamster, how much was raised for charity, matey?

Nice one Wes! Still loving the "Herbie" bass

[quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1316814804' post='1383421'] I've joined the Wal club, Mk1 1983 wenge facings, this bass has been owned by a couple of BCers but now it's all mine and I'm loving it! [attachment=90064:wal.jpg] [/quote] Hey congrats Stevie! Looks good against the blonde DB

Unfortunately the management at Tin Pan Alley has just changed and is not honouring any gigs booked after September, so our gig is cancelled. Charming after all the hard work in securing and arranging for band practices etc

Sadly no. Got fed up and withdrew it from sale! It will sell at some point, but demand for fretless Mk 1's seems to have fallen away. Hey ho!

Cool, hope you have fun with the Wal, Stevie

Electric bass: Jamerson [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpcdBltxdkc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpcdBltxdkc[/url] Double bass: Danny Thompson [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmSPv-rtSQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmSPv-rtSQ[/url]

Loved their 'Do anything you wanna do' [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weQ4oNk7Pqc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weQ4oNk7Pqc[/url]

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