AlexDelores Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 10 hours ago, Fuzzbass2000 said: Anyone using Fender flats (9050 45-100) on Mustang strung through body? Do they fit or do the silks sit on the nut? I know there are many other options - but they’re all 50-60£ a set. The Fender strings seem to be closer to the 40£ mark. I’ve also used them on my Vintera 60s Mustang in the past. They fit fine 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 07/09/2024 at 13:18, JohnDaBass said: A Nice Pair of Black & Tans ( well tort ☺️) Would love to hear the thunderbenton if you’re able to record 👍🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plankton Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) Hope you all are doing well. So, I’ve played full scale basses since i started playing bass almost thirty years ago- only now, with the purchase of a JMJ last year, i‘ve become a vocal fan of what short-scales bring to the table. Also, I’m not the biggest fella, so with a short scale i actually feel in proportion with my instrument for once! My shorties are a ‘78 Musicmaster and a JMJ- that’s a ‘66 Precision sat in the middle. The JMJ was modified with a Serek B90 for a time, but i’ve since switched it back to stock while i consider if i want to part with it. All i really need/ want is the Precision and the Musicmaster. The JMJ feels excessive, but i thought it’d be nice to show off in the mean time! The eagle-eyed amongst you might notice the B90 isn’t in the original Mustang pickup position- this is because i shifted it back a little toward the bridge to place it in a 30” scale proportioned P bass position. This made it a bit less tubby, more lean sounding. It was also super responsive to picking position- changing position had a much more noticeable affect on the tone than i ever experienced in the original Mustang position. I might be talking myself into restoring the mod, haha. Edited September 9 by Plankton More info, tidying up some clumsy sentences 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlueSound Posted Sunday at 22:30 Share Posted Sunday at 22:30 On 28/08/2024 at 09:07, HoorayForAnonyms said: I’ve been perplexed by the price increase on these in the last year or so. I bought two sets for £35 each when they were first released. It’s actually cheaper to buy directly from Amazon in the US. And I’ve bought things directly from Amazon US and always had a smooth transaction. They also offer free international returns which I’ve used before. Even with customs and shipping, the total landed cost for the flats is £62.05! I had fake Elixirs from Amazon, missing the nanoweb coat, looking used... only buying from proper retailers since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted Tuesday at 13:41 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:41 NBD.... Following a short scale transformation with a Serek "the Grand" I just HAD to get a matching 5 string Serek....... Both are incredible basses, the build quality, workmanship and sound are just what I was looking for. The Grand is strung with LaBella low tension flats and the Midwestern 2 is strung with Newtone Shorties. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted Tuesday at 13:45 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:45 I've just ordered a set of Newtone shorties- what's the tension like? I had TI rounds ready for my new to me Epiphone Newport, but they really didn't suit, tension was actually TOO low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted Tuesday at 13:52 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:52 6 minutes ago, Sambrook said: I've just ordered a set of Newtone shorties- what's the tension like? I had TI rounds ready for my new to me Epiphone Newport, but they really didn't suit, tension was actually TOO low... I would say that they are medium tension. Not sloppy or tight. Just perfect for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted Tuesday at 14:24 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:24 40 minutes ago, spyder said: NBD.... Following a short scale transformation with a Serek "the Grand" I just HAD to get a matching 5 string Serek....... Both are incredible basses, the build quality, workmanship and sound are just what I was looking for. The Grand is strung with LaBella low tension flats and the Midwestern 2 is strung with Newtone Shorties. They just work for me. Very, very nice indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted Tuesday at 14:46 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:46 (edited) 1 hour ago, spyder said: NBD.... Following a short scale transformation with a Serek "the Grand" I just HAD to get a matching 5 string Serek....... Both are incredible basses, the build quality, workmanship and sound are just what I was looking for. The Grand is strung with LaBella low tension flats and the Midwestern 2 is strung with Newtone Shorties. It was hearing a 5 string Midwestern 2 that started me down the shorty rabbit hole in the first place. Nice score. Edited Tuesday at 14:47 by ezbass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) Finally got my hands on a Danelectro Longhorn, after years of wanting one or at least trying one out.... I believe it's 90's MIK 'Pro' version, with the fully adjustable bridge & better tuners. Got the rusty old roundwounds that came with it off & restrung it with some GHS Brite Flats. Really liking it so far. Though I'm not finding it the most comfortable body shape (for me) But it's lovely to play & has a big sound for it's size, and has quite a unique but useable tone IMHO. Will see if I can bond with it, and if it's a keeper 🙂 Edited 3 hours ago by nick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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