Shadow owners club?

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 6:39 am

I think I had Low Rders on one bass and Hi Beams on another, but I'll have to check my notes as to which I liked better. The Black beauties sure would fit the Shadow theme.

BTW, the bass did come with its original case, a vintage style outside except all black, and a formed blue interior.

The neck on this one is pretty sweet, sleek and comfortable, and much smaller than the recent 4003s I've played/owned. There is a bit of truss rod rattle I haven't had time to investigate yet. The nuts look in decent shape, could be that one rod needs a bit of a snug up.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 9:28 am

I went to the DR site and saw the black strings..how cool id that? I used to use DR's but I ran into a great deal on Trace Elliot strings and I've been using them until I run out.I'll have to try the black DR's and report back.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:46 am

I have a set of Black Beauties ordered, but am fearful about the price, since their guitar sets run almost double a regular DR set.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 12:25 pm

I just ordered a set from juststrings, $29, not too bad.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:35 pm

Ya got an wedsite address on that?

Won't be stupid twice n a row...

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 2:44 am

www.juststrings.com

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:29 am

whoa-great site!

Got a set of SIT 8 stringers for about half of the RIC set.

Now if DR could back them Black Beauties for an 8 stringer...

Surfrat ya interested?

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 7:27 am

Yes, that site looks pretty promising. Thanks!

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 8:57 am

I got my strings in three days, I really like the feel and tone of the DR's, I had forgotten how much I liked them. Thanks Jared.

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 9:08 am

JustStrings is a great place to get strings. Great selection, fast and polite.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 12:10 pm

What I like is the range of instruments they cover. I can get my bass, guitar, steel, mandolin, octave mandolin, dulcimer, oud, whatever, strings, all at the same place, and the pricing looks pretty decent.

Now if I could only find a site that changed all those strings for me...

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 4:09 am

You have an oud? I've been exploring the world of middle eastern music for a couple of years, I'd like to find one and try and figure it out, how's it tuned?

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 8:22 am

No oud yet, but it's on the list, as are both Appalacian and hammered dulcimers. At least I know where to get strings now.

Everything you want to know about ouds can be found here.

Most common tuning (high to low) is DAEBF#C#. It's tuned in fourths.

Lark in the Morning used to have a pretty good catalogue, but I'm pretty sure their quality range is pretty extreme. I had a Lone Star Bajo Sexto brought in which was utter ****. Looked great, but was unplayable.

brianb · Post by **brianb** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:58 pm

Thanks so much for the info on strings. What a great resource this site is. (Thanks Jeff). I went with the TI's and they are great but were a little buzzy until I adjusted the rods. They feel kinda fretless to me and combined with such a narrow neck I have to slow it down. ( I should have such problems) I put a silver treble guard on because I'm used to playing that way. This bass attracts a lot of attention. Would love to hear about sound quality.

brianb · Post by **brianb** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:39 pm

I love this bass. I am not worthy.