The end of the line for the Innovation subforum

[daflewis]

Hi Everyone,

It's a little sad, but things have definitely got a lot quieter in the past year so it's been decided that, for now at least, the subforum has run its course...

I'm going to lock the string trials threads and let them run to their natural conclusion, but I'll leave it a day or so, so if anyone's been thinking of signing up you still have a chance... and I'll still be lurking around if anyone has any questions - (I was a member of Basschat way before the whole Innovation thing anyway )

There's a small part of me that's relieved - it'll be nice to have a bit more time to practice!... The string trials in particular took a lot more work than I was expecting, but I do hope they were a useful resource for people; and the reviews that people wrote will continue to be of use to others considering trying Innovation, so thank you to all for those.

The threads are going to be incorporated into the main EUB/Double bass section, so I'll see you in there!

Cheers,
Daf

[iiipopes]

Daf, likewise, one of my bands has folded, and another, even though I got some gigs in the last couple of months for military unit reunions and such, has decided to go with their old bass player who was thinking of quitting, then changed his mind. So I don't do enough gigs now to warrant a string trial. So if I am signed up for any string trials, like the new hybrid set, please cancel my requests and send them to the next person in line instead. Thanks for all you do on this forum and otherwise to help other double bass players.

[sarah thomas]

Hey Daf - just wanted to say thank you for doing the strings trial. I certainly benefitted from trying out all those strings and more so from your advice and friendship. You're a big part of what makes basschat a wonderful place. Cheers!

[Mr Bassman]

Well done Daf, and thanks for the Ehrlund loan/trial also

[daflewis]

Thanks for the kind words guys - much appreciated!

[TPJ]

Yes, echoing the others, thanks for all your help, advice and wisdom Daf.

[Marc S]

Just echoing what the others have said too Daf
I didn't actually partake of the trial myself
- I just went ahead & bought some silver slaps from what others had recommended
But it was a great idea

Cheers for setting it up in the first place
and thanks for your help & advice too

best
Marc

[hubrad]

A further 'thanks' for having done all that leg-work, Daf.
Nice to get to converse with your good self, too! :-)

[johnny dissident]

And a big thankyou from me as well Daf. Without your help I wouldn't have found the strings I'm so happy playing, without a lot of expense and frustration.

[bassace]

Daf, thanks for all your help with 'stuff' in the past and hope you'll be around for a long time.

[ChrisF]

Daf .. you've done an outstanding job.

I, like many many others, got to try out lots of different string types. I would never have afforded to buy sting set after string set.. so I thank you.

Your a star.... and one of the nicest people I have ever met

[Clarky]

I didn't actually get to try any Innovation strings from the samples going around but I would like to add my name to the list of those who think you did a great job of spreading the word and providing good advice

[gypsyjazzer]

Thanks Daf for your time and effort you have put in for letting us Basschat'ers try the strings--at the moment Innovation are my strings of choice-tried quite a few other makes.

[daflewis]

Wow! Thank you so much to everyone, I really do appreciate the thoughts! - makes it all worthwhile.