Big fan of the semicolon :); not so much of the rolling E string:(.
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The semicolon is making a comeback. Terry, around these parts Shiney's jokes are shared by many; well a few, but a discerning few. Look, if pressured I could dig up at least one guy around here who has been uplifted by one of his jokes. Oops, hold it, that guy was an Australian - I don't think they count.
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Richard I think Shane is Australian.:eek:
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One does what one can. I am Australian, and have long since stopped apologising for it ;).
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Cheer up Shiney. Hey, I sent you an email about a jam on the 26th at Meow. You should take your bass. Hit them with the big Christopher!
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I'll keep it in mind. Are you planning to go? We could double double bass ... bass.
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In case anyone's still paying attention, I've had a response from Savarez -- the strings are indeed 380M. On further examination, I have come to the conclusion that the E string probably isn't actually "rolling" (I've watched a mark on the string as I play it), it's just low tension and on the quiet side.
Savarez helpfully sent me a spreadsheet useful in identifying their strings -- I'll post a copy on the Strings forum here, and over on [gulp] the "other" forum. |
How long did they say the new strings would take to arrive?
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Richard has very kindly provided me with some stiffer strings while I await the arrival of the Evah weichs -- alongside the flabby E string, it now has Corelli 370 TX forte (I believe that's the correct designation) A, D and G strings. The bass has responded very well; it is now both louder and more focused.
I have a very small acoustic gig tonight (duo with a guitar/vocalist), and am looking forward to seeing how it stacks up. |
First gig on this bass, and it gave a pretty good account of itself. Good unamplified projection into the standing-room only crowd (I jest) from a less than ideal acoustic vantage point. A number of friends, who also played their own sets, commented favourably on the tone and volume (and my playing, which was nice. I think they may even have meant it). It felt much more pizz-friendly with the better strings on board, and I was able to hear myself quite well.
Richard played it at his place on the weekend; perhaps he can offer further comment as a substantially more experienced and far better player than I. |
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The bass certainly sounded good when I heard it. I only stayed at the Americana jam for an hour - it got a bit repetitive with singer guitarists doing their thing. They don't let bass players call tunes. |
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"Take ye, oh bass players, a trumpet as a second instrument that can be used at jams - it's easy to carry and makes a lot of noise." |
I'm back practising the violin.
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