dave_bass5

Ive used Shallers for years and not had any accidents. Based on a thread last year i changed to Dunlops. Im happy with them other than on both my MM Sub and my Ray34 i couldn't get the horn screw in properly. I dont know why its just these two basses but ive now gone back to Schallers. I put some nail polish on the nuts to lock them in place on the strap and lke i said, never had one fall off.

Im considering getting one for my Ray34 if i keep it. While i think the 3EQ is fine i might decide i prefer the more old school tone as im hoping my Ray34 will replace my P bass (duck Dunn) as my full time bass. I know a Sub can do it but the Ray34 is a bit brighter and i might find its too bright. I know its not a direct copy of the real deal but i would be interested in any comments. Its just an idea at the moment. It seems like a nice and cheap way of getting a 2EQ SR. Cheers.

Best shop ive ever been in for trying gear was Chapels in Bond st (the old, big store). We went in there one day after school (6th form), set two guitars and a bass amp up, got a drum machine running and recorded two songs on a portable cassette recorder, all without anyone coming over to us to tell us to stop. ah, the good old days.

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='793233' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:00 PM']I haven't got anything that would be suitable, but I think this is a very good idea. Although I think people should always be wary of lending their gear to someone they don't know, so maybe it would be an idea to draw up a little hire contract to say the person will pay for any resulting damage to the gear while in their care? Just an idea![/quote] This is a good idea but can also get complicated. If person A is hiring something to person B, both will be responsible. So while the owner is covered if the equipment gets stolen or broken the owner should also be liable if the gear breaks down. This is what ive been told a few times. Im sure its a non issue but you do have to be careful. For what its worth my 1210R 4ohms cab wont be used that day. It can easily take the full output frorm my MB heads. Only problem is its in North London.

Cheers guys.

Thanks Dave.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='793048' date='Apr 1 2010, 10:30 AM']Can't help you there, mine's a fiver, but on the official EBMM site it says the width of the original Stingray 4 should be: [b]Neck Width:1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret[/b][/quote] Yeah, thats what i read but im wondering (or asking) if this has always been the case or maybe older ones were different. Just trying to get an idea if its some thing i should look out for or not worry about. I'll be buying second hand and would prefer it as narrow as possible without having to go the Slo route. But maybe thats not an option.

After getting a SBMM Ray34 last week and finding the neck a bit too wide, or it could be the string spacing, i'd like to get some idea of the size of the real deal. The Ray34 has a slightly wider nut than a SR4 but im wondering if the SR4 varies at all. The nut measurement for a SR4 is 41.3mm on the EBMM website but Ive read some people comment that their neck is a bit more jazz like than P. Im not talking about the Sterlings or Slo models, just the SR4. If anyone has the time could you measure the nut and string spacing (although i assume that will be standard on all the basses). Cheers. just trying to decide what to do. Im looking for a main bass and im sure i want a MM as i really like the tone.

[quote name='JTUK' post='791897' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:55 PM']Indeed..and now I have to tell him. I think what is most important is how a sound blooms over a distance, so my tendency is to have a harsher or harder sound close in and let it soften once clear of the stage. If it starts soft..which is what he liked about it when in demo...then it is fair to assume the projection might add to this..????[/quote] Agreed. That why i ended up with a Schroeder 1212L. Much louder, very middy on stage but out front it mellows out. Not as deep as my UL212 but low enough to get the job done and much better used without PA support.

[quote name='JTUK' post='791778' date='Mar 31 2010, 12:32 PM']Epi were on my radar until I heard my freind use 2 1x12's.. I think the term is pillowy..and it sounded soft and flabby out front so if that is how it projects it isn't for me.[/quote] Exactly how i found my UL212 to sound. Nice on its own but it lacked punch and didnt cut through enough for me.

[quote name='Duarte' post='790872' date='Mar 30 2010, 06:00 PM']Okay, it's pretty much a 25th anniversary bass, but the version that is here to stay. I can't say that I don't want one. I really really do. [/quote] Or get a Bongo lol. Isnt that the Randy Jackson model? I quite like it but we already have stage lights so i dont think i would need this colour.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='791821' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:02 PM']Most double bass players don't use their 3rd finger independently for the first few positions. Could be an omen?[/quote] I hope not ;-)

[quote name='Paul_C' post='791824' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:02 PM']hold it out of the way with your spare thumb[/quote] The way i play it sounds like im just using thumbs lol. Actually i noticed last night that i do use it up the dusty end of the neck, not that i should ever use that end. Im going to have to re think how i play. Seeing as im struggling with wider string spacing as well at the moment my hands going to be knackered by the weekend. Glad its not my "special hand"

Due to popular opinion ive now corrected my post. I still dont know what to do with my 6th finger though. it gets in the way of the others.

Well seeing as ive said i play with my little finger i guess its not that one that im talking about