Giving Chromes a shot...

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:48 pm

So I just got them on, and I'm taking a smoke break before I plug in and decide whether or not I like how they sound. So far, I played unplugged for about 10 minutes and they feel amazing, I put on a 45-100 set and Rosa practically plays herself. Almost plays too good...

The true test will be tone... I'm a tone freak and I'm really picky about the way my bass sounds. If I like it I'll probably make these my string of choice because they just feel incredible.

Morew details coming.... stay tuned....

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:56 pm

We have a winner.

The growl's still there, she certainly still sounds like a 4001 should, but she seems to have gained SO much presence. Bob likes...alot!

I guess the Jeff Rath army lost a soldier... nah. If the CFO of the house ever lets me get a 2nd Rick... hmm, how 'bout a FG V63 with rounds? Gotta have both, right!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:29 am

Bob-
Ha! I just placed an order with juststrings.com for a set of the super soft Chromes, ala Jeff Scott...figuring if he loves the way they feel and sound on HIS 4005WB they should sound good on mine.....

I'll post in a couple of days with results...

edski · Post by **edski** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:43 am

Jeff recently gained a soldier in me I guess...

Recently went back to RW's on my 4001 and liked it a lot.

I did restring my 4004 with RW's...but I have a set of flats to try on it (the Fender flats that were on the 4001). But that'll be a while, and it'll basically be just a test.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:59 am

Hi Beams on a 4004CII...

muppetprince · Post by **muppetprince** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:04 pm

Not wanting to hijack this thread...but, I was looking for string recommendations for my 4004ci, it came with rotosounds which i'm not liking that much, any advance on Hi Beams?

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:41 pm

Welcome Barry! No offence, but didn't you die recently? Love your voice, had to be a bass player!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:50 pm

LOL! I was expecting that from you, Jeffrey!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:03 pm

Welcome Barry! That's also my brother in law's name. He takes a lot if ribbing over it & gets "yeah, baby" all the time

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:02 pm

Welcome, Barry!

I have DR-HiBeams on my 4002 and they are GREAT!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:09 pm

I bet you really love saying that Chris:

"on my 4002"

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:17 pm

Oh, THAT thing?

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:23 pm

I put DR Hi Beams on my spector and HATED them. Didn't like the tension...sounded really harsh... went dead really quick...but then again it could just be my Spector...???!!!

I'm really liking the Chromes though... I've approached the string Zen!

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:53 pm

Aww... lets be nice to spector.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:56 pm

I'll be really nice to it if you wanna trade me a Jazz Bass for it!

Hahahaha!