Checkerboard binding on a 4-2-5

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:45 am

I'm not an expert in flats ... but I seem to like the dean Markley flats better than the other that I have played ...

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:08 am

Steve's BBR is on the way so my 87 JG is up for sale to the forum for 800 bucks. If I don't hear any takers, I'll ebay it.

Jeffrey, I am curious if you have had issues with the chrome coming off on the Chromes? I like the brightness but I may switch and try the TI's. I don't want a flat sounding flat, I just don't the overtones of a round. I think there is something around that's a half round or something?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:14 am

Charly, you should have NO trouble selling it at that price. It's in great shape, and it's STILL hard for me to pass up!

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:14 am

Have you tried the Rotosound flats? They're pretty bright. I think the TI's will be too warm for your desires.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:22 am

I am afraid of Roto's as the rounds tear up the frets.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:09 am

Dean Markley flats ... or nickel wound round wound strings ... and I got my fingers dirty from playing the flats on your bass as well ...

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:37 am

Hi Charly,

Do you any pictures of your JG? I am very interested.

Thanks,

Greg

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:08 am

Greg, I forwarded the ones that Charly sent to me, to you.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:09 am

I'll send 'em when I get home.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:09 am

or that would work too!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:53 am

I got the pictures. Looks very nice. I am very interested.

Did I see above in this thread that you wouldn't want to use Rotos on this? Is it this particular model or just in general? I was looking for that roundwound sound. Tony Cabibi recommended DR strings as an alternative in another thread. What do you think?

Thanks,

Greg

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:58 am

I used Dr's before I switched to chromes. I love Dr's for rounds.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:09 am

Sent you an email about the Jetglo Charly. Thanks!

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:48 pm

"I don't want a flat sounding flat, I just don't the overtones of a round"

Not to fret, the Chromes do not flake! Plus the Chromes will give you the tone you are seeking as they are bright for flats without the earbleed.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:00 pm

But the new chromes on the 4-2-5 flaked!