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Stub Mandrel

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  1. Stub Mandrel
    If God had meant us to use picks he would have given us thin, tough, flexible extensions on the ends of our fingers!
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    I've fitted 45-100 roundwounds to my Jg SS. Rather thicker than the 40-95s it came with. It sounded fine with the old, light strings, but I'll report back.
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    No, any self-respecting drum machine gives up in disgust if you add a clap track.
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    Wowsy... that was traumatic. I cut the G-string a tad short, and the bevelled edges of the '62-style tuners wouldn't grip enough so the string kept slipping. Discretion being the better part of valour I decided it was time to replace the strings on my Jag SS instead 🙂 No problem until the E except when I bent it, it snapped clean off. Second time I didn't bend as tight... and it snapped where it bent around the tuner. Luckily I cut it long and despite losing a fair length on a third attempt it wound on OK. Playing with the cut off section, it doesn't seem as brittle so I wonder if there was a short section of poorly tempered string? The (stock) strings I took off were a no thicker and maybe a tiny touch thinner, so maybe 95s, an odd choice for short scale bass! One positive. I initially tuned the A and E without reference to anything and they were both no more than half a tone sharp. I haven't got perfect pitch but it seems to be improving :-)
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    As I understand it tapewound have teh outer layer from nylon and are usually used on acoustic basses.
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    Hmm... I've ordered a set of each. In still need to make up my mind. I've had an audition postponed ... if the 105's come in time I might fit them. I must admit, although I love stainless Rotos and Elites, the Fender nickels seem to keep a great tone for a very long time.
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    With a 100 E string I can do a full tone bend from E up to A, but not with a 105. If I drop to the lighter strings, will I lose bottom end grunt?
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    On my phone I could barely distinguish them but I chose the right way round as the Harley seemed a bit 'rumblier'. Is this odd given the Squier had more output - or what you'd expect given many of us like the sound of vintage pickups with lower output.
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    **Warning - Josh content** Interesting to watch.
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    An inch or two lower than when seated. Any other height and the buckle rash isn't in the middle of the body.
  11. Stub Mandrel
    Very pretty. Which of the photos reflects the colour most accurately? Edit: Note the period-correct CE sticker. Not something you'd find these days 😉
  12. Stub Mandrel
    Maggot Brain should be like that. But don't blame the bass...
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    Question... my soundcloud is a warts and all trip through my musical 'career'. Is it wise to edit it if I want to get gigs?
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    Sorry, Tony Levin just doesn't have the boobies.
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    There are many imitators who can do Jimi note perfect. Which completely misses the point, he rarely played a phrase the same twice. And the sheer variety of voicings, vibratos he's getting there is astounding.
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    Thanks for reminding me of this epic bassline (and sound).
  19. Stub Mandrel
    I bought my Hohner Jack V for £130 and I'd happily do a tone face-off against all comers 🙂
  20. Stub Mandrel
    Bugger me. I always wondered who and when invented the idea of a consistently repetitive underlying rhythm. Now I know.
  21. Stub Mandrel
    Sounds like he might as well get himself a Dingwall, then you can try it out and see if it fits or not.
  22. Stub Mandrel
    Of course, if you're worried about someone else's lips being all over the mic, it means you expect to get yours on it too... No one is innocent.
  23. Stub Mandrel
    And the entire nation of Canada. Well, perhaps not.
  24. Stub Mandrel
    What gear do the rest of the band have?
  25. Stub Mandrel
    I suggest you marry your band. Most people would be delighted to have a partner who insists they buy a £2.5K bass.
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