Guest gazzatriumph Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Hi Peoples, I'm looking at buying a new Gretsch electromatic long scale bass, any tips on what strings to use for rock covers, also has anyone any ideas where I can get a hard case for it that's not going to cost too much, cheers Edited June 24, 2013 by gazzatriumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd recommend playing a Warwick star bass (korean) and an epiphone Jack casady first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Strings for rock covers? Well, I'd imagine a bog-standard set of roundwounds would do the job in most cases. Rotosound, Ernie Balls (if you're not fussy) available [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/c/543/strings/bass-guitar-strings-sets/"]here[/url]. Case? Thomann do cheapies, but I bought my last two cases secondhand - one from a music shop and the other from Cash Converters. About £25 after a bit of haggling. Many 'standard' economy bass cases are designed for Fender-type basses, so best take your Gretsch with you to make sure it fits if you go this route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372112861' post='2121922'] I'd recommend playing a Warwick star bass [/quote] Where can you do that in the UK? All the Warwick dealers seem to have disappeared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just got a Warwick Pro Star Bass yesterday from Germany which was the cheapest with a Warwick hollowbody gig bag. I tried the gretsch and didn't like it myself. Thought the Gibson Midtown sounded better. Pleased with the Warwick as you can adjust both pickups separately , although I had to adjust the intonation and strings a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 They're under £950 at DV247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cheers for the replies, I must admit I love the look of the Gretsch that's what attracted me to it last year but obviously need to try it out first. Although not the most expensive bass in the world but its a lot of money for me. As for hard case looks like I would have to buy an acoustic bass case and put a pillow in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I love the look of it as well but I like the neck pick up in the middle rather than touching the neck so I can put my thumb on it similar position to my P Bass The Warwick looks retro though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 You might want to consider the Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat bass. It's a lovely, short scale semi, that is so much better than it's maeagre price would suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 [i][i]Looks nice Mr Fretbuzz, I play mainly pick but can see why you would prefer neck pup where it is, I prefer a long scale grayn but thanks for input[/i][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cheers Gazz.. its a 34 long scale Played it on my big Amp tonight and it sounded good both pups full on with about a 7 on the tone knob. Just using the rear pub sounds a bit like an envelope pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1372113675' post='2121936'] Strings for rock covers? Well, I'd imagine a bog-standard set of roundwounds would do the job in most cases. [/quote] You would probably need more than one set of roundwounds, although it does depend on the size of the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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