Clarky Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hi, I have two P basses each strung with TI Flats. One plays beautifully (I have gigged this one and the strings are older and have a real slippery feel to them), while the other much less so. Specifically the strings on the latter (which are newer and not gigged) feel slightly rough/dry and are hard to finger pick fast. It could simply be I got a duff batch but I am unwilling to shell out another £30-odd to replace them. So is there a good lubricant you would recommend to improve the feel of these strings and hence the playability of the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Maybe a quick wipe with Fast Fret or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='Clarky' post='297337' date='Oct 2 2008, 10:15 AM']Hi, I have two P basses each strung with TI Flats. One plays beautifully (I have gigged this one and the strings are older and have a real slippery feel to them), while the other much less so. Specifically the strings on the latter (which are newer and not gigged) feel slightly rough/dry and are hard to finger pick fast. It could simply be I got a duff batch but I am unwilling to shell out another £30-odd to replace them. So is there a good lubricant you would recommend to improve the feel of these strings and hence the playability of the bass?[/quote] I always use Fast Fret works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='Clarky' post='297337' date='Oct 2 2008, 10:15 AM']Hi, I have two P basses each strung with TI Flats. One plays beautifully (I have gigged this one and the strings are older and have a real slippery feel to them), while the other much less so. Specifically the strings on the latter (which are newer and not gigged) feel slightly rough/dry and are hard to finger pick fast. It could simply be I got a duff batch but I am unwilling to shell out another £30-odd to replace them. So is there a good lubricant you would recommend to improve the feel of these strings and hence the playability of the bass?[/quote] Thanks chaps, will give Fast Fret a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I bought some fast fert at the weekend, smashin stuff easy to applie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 1200 grade carborundum paper... that'll smooth them off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 +1 on fast fret Looks after your fretboard too but i find it doesn't last amazingly long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='297955' date='Oct 2 2008, 07:20 PM']+1 on fast fret Looks after your fretboard too but i find it doesn't last amazingly long.[/quote] Not as long as Fast Fret claim, cheap enough though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Ive always got great results with fastfret, use them on my EUB which has flats, worth a try for £6 Hi, I have two P basses each strung with TI Flats. One plays beautifully (I have gigged this one and the strings are older and have a real slippery feel to them), while the other much less so. Specifically the strings on the latter (which are newer and not gigged) feel slightly rough/dry and are hard to finger pick fast. It could simply be I got a duff batch but I am unwilling to shell out another £30-odd to replace them. So is there a good lubricant you would recommend to improve the feel of these strings and hence the playability of the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Re: Lubricant. Might sound a bit 'eewwww', but try rubbing your fretting fingers either side of your nose. Natural oils. Plus, if you're a baldie like me, there's enough up there to do your entire collection on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Never used Fast Fret - used Finger Ease for a while. Don't know whether they still even make it! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 In response to the various posters on this thread, I took the majority advice and went the Fast Fret route - works a treat! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='funnyfreddie' post='325139' date='Nov 9 2008, 09:38 AM']lol, just read your method skank....me too. must be a baldy thang :brow: it works though...[/quote] Not only free, but discourages people from borrowing your basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Didn't Jaco use chicken grease? I'd be too busy licking my fingers to play anything...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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