NHM Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 It takes time and experiment to find the best strings for you. If you can start by deciding whether it is rounds or flats, then buy a set and see how they suit you. Tension is a big issue with flats (my choice, I don't know much about round wounds). You may have to try various manufacturers before finding the right ones. Don't pay too much attention to what people recommend as it is a very personal decision. Be prepared to leave a set of flats on for some time as they mellow out as they settle in, so you may grow to like them more after time (or not!). All very subjective, no right or wrong answers! When you find a set that really suit you, you'll know as the instrument will have come alive! Quote
Dragline Posted July 15, 2021 Author Posted July 15, 2021 Loving the information, thanks guys. Sounds like I've started on a long road 😁. Never used flatwounds, I'm gonna have to give them a go. After listening to some comparisons I like the top end of rounds but the flats have their own charm to my ears, they sound cleaner, less harmonics but that could just be the player in the examples. Quote
Grahambythesea Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 The Gibson DC Junior Bass in ebony is in stock at Thomman for £795 and they now send it to the U.K. duty paid and free postage. Can’t go wrong with a US made Bass at that price. Reviews are excellent. 1 Quote
Dragline Posted July 15, 2021 Author Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Grahambythesea said: The Gibson DC Junior Bass in ebony is in stock at Thomman for £795 and they now send it to the U.K. duty paid and free postage. Can’t go wrong with a US made Bass at that price. Reviews are excellent. Thanks man, I've gone ahead and bought the huntington via this forum. Got it for 450 in mint condition. If I like it then I'll probably look at something more high end next year 👍 if I love it though then it's job done 😁 1 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 I've thought about the short scale Squiers (around £150) - the reviews suggests that they're good basses. If you can stretch your budget you might be able to find an ACG short scale - you'll find it difficult to find an "off the shelf" bass that's better. 1 Quote
ezbass Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Dragline said: Thanks man, I've gone ahead and bought the huntington via this forum. Got it for 450 in mint condition. If I like it then I'll probably look at something more high end next year 👍 if I love it though then it's job done 😁 Good man! You got what you were originally looking for and for a good price. Now, something you need to know about BC, there’s a rule, which is so strict that it has its own emoji… We expect these and a full report on your new bass’s arrival. 2 Quote
Dragline Posted July 15, 2021 Author Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, ezbass said: Good man! You got what you were originally looking for and for a good price. Now, something you need to know about BC, there’s a rule, which is so strict that it has its own emoji… We expect these and a full report on your new bass’s arrival. Of course 😁 Quote
Dragline Posted July 28, 2021 Author Posted July 28, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 23:45, Dragline said: Of course 😁 I've not gotten round to taking pictures yet, at least not any better than the listing pictures 😁. So I've had a week or so with the bass. At first I was dissapointed, it felt a bit cheap and not that much smaller than my usual bass. After a couple of band rehearsals I have fallen in love with it! The sound I'm getting now is perfect for my needs. The low end is so full and satisfying and I love the flatwound strings. Thank you for helping me to find the bass guys and for all he extra advice. Quote
Dragline Posted August 11, 2021 Author Posted August 11, 2021 First gig with Huntington Supro 👌👍 2 Quote
NHM Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 nice one. Hope you're enjoying it. bet it sounds great through the ampeg. What strings have you gone for? 1 Quote
Dragline Posted August 11, 2021 Author Posted August 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, NHM said: nice one. Hope you're enjoying it. bet it sounds great through the ampeg. What strings have you gone for? I kept the flat wounds that the bass came with. Never tried them before and I love them. Quote
dannybuoy Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 No danger of hitting the guitarist in the face on that stage! 1 1 Quote
ezbass Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, dannybuoy said: No danger of hitting the guitarist in the face on that stage! Depends if he’s being a bellend or not 🤣 Edited August 11, 2021 by ezbass 1 Quote
mikel Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 14:11, NHM said: It takes time and experiment to find the best strings for you. If you can start by deciding whether it is rounds or flats, then buy a set and see how they suit you. Tension is a big issue with flats (my choice, I don't know much about round wounds). You may have to try various manufacturers before finding the right ones. Don't pay too much attention to what people recommend as it is a very personal decision. Be prepared to leave a set of flats on for some time as they mellow out as they settle in, so you may grow to like them more after time (or not!). All very subjective, no right or wrong answers! When you find a set that really suit you, you'll know as the instrument will have come alive! Agreed, short scales appear, to my ears at least, to be more sensitive to string choice and gauge. Quote
Paul S Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Dragline said: First gig with Huntington Supro 👌👍 Those British Legion gigs have changed a bit since my day Edited August 12, 2021 by Paul S 1 Quote
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