Chris Horton Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1343842318' post='1756225'] On both of my 5's Fat Beams are perfect! [/quote] Thanks for the info. When the strings need changing on my bass i will try a set of the DR Fat beams out. I have not tried many differnt makes of stings on my bass guitars , so i am looking forward to trying something new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1343910302' post='1757174'] Does your SR5 not cut it? I had an MTD 5'er, and found it to be superb - albeit one of their cheaper models. I'd definitely suggest that brand for some further investigation. [/quote] I loved all of the SR5's that i have had. I had 8 different bass guitars at one point and i am selling some of them off and just keep 3 bass guitars. You cant play 8 basses at once and it seamed kinda wrong to have them all sitting there. Funny you should mention MTD as i have recently bought an MTD 535 My keepers are going to be - - --- Sadowsky , 5 , NYC m24. --- MTD 535 --- 1969 Fender Precision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1343910724' post='1757181'] Funny you should mention MTD as i have recently bought an MTD 535 [/quote] Ah! Well, I imagine you'll shortly be of the same mind with respect to MTD - mine was light, superbly built, and I was a total wally for moving it on I spotted a Gibson suggestion above. I know they're typified as a rock bass, but am sure they could cover a lot of genres. I've played a 5-string Les Paul, and it made an awesome thump (via twin Bartolini humbuckers)... but it did feel like it was made out of lead. A heavy bass, and that might not suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1343910878' post='1757182'] Ah! Well, I imagine you'll shortly be of the same mind with respect to MTD - mine was light, superbly built, and I was a total wally for moving it on I spotted a Gibson suggestion above. I know they're typified as a rock bass, but am sure they could cover a lot of genres. I've played a 5-string Les Paul, and it made an awesome thump (via twin Bartolini humbuckers)... but it did feel like it was made out of lead. A heavy bass, and that might not suit. [/quote] A few months ago i started a "MTD / Wal" thread in the bass guitar section as i had bad GAS for both bass guitars. All the details are on the thread. I met up with PTB , Gwilym & Happy Jack. They were kind enough to let me try out their Wal & MTD 535 bass guitars. I came to the same conclusion ......................... MTD 535's are very well built , have a Fantastic , varied tone with great feeling neck and feel sooooooo good to play. I could not help it , i bought an MTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Some great suggestions to which of most I agree, but try an Overwater Progress III. The low B on the one I had was incredibly well balanced and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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