Nodd Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Gang, I recently acquired a Dean Pace EUB. I believe it is fitted with Rotosound Jazz Bass flats. I want to change the strings to try and tame the sound a bit. The current flat sound from the instrument is quite 'brittle'. It needs some help from a Sans Amp to become more DBish, I also use a touch of chorus and reverb. I use black nylon Tru Bass on my acoustic f/less they sound OK but feel odd. Has anyone here got a Dean? What strings do you use? Any other tips to tame it? Cheers, Nodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi I have roto flats ,works for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I tried Tru Bass flats on mine, when I had it. Couldn't get enough contact on the piezo saddles to make them work, as they are quite thick. Had to go back to the originals that it came with (no idea of make) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodd Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks Chaps, having looked thro a loooong Dean topic on Talkbass, the consensus seemed to be Tru Bass or La Bella 760N. I will have a look at the saddles to see if they can be 'modified' to accept the wider gauge. Or, has anyone done that already? Nodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeve85 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I wish that I'd read this thread when it was time to pur new strings on mine - as it's DaveHux's old Pace. I tried Trubass - and the gauge was so heavy that the nut broke (split the slot for the G string). I had a new nut made, which was set up for somewhat heavier strings. However, whereas the nut would now support the Trubass strings, only the G would regularly produce sound!! Although they were great for feel and the tone was good on the one string that would work consistently, they had to go. I replaced them with D'Addario Chromes and now everything works. Not as dark a sound as I was looking for, but at least I have sound from all strings and I can EQ it on the amp to get nearer to the sound I want. Generally happy with it - I enjoy playing it but I still have such a long way to go as regards technique. I can't blame the bass for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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