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Giving Chromes a shot...
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:48 pm
by shinynewtoy
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....
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:56 pm
by shinynewtoy
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!
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:29 am
by beatlefan
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...
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:43 am
by edski
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:59 am
by jnbass
Hi Beams on a 4004CII...
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:04 pm
by muppetprince
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?
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:41 pm
by jps
Welcome Barry! No offence, but didn't you die recently? Love your voice, had to be a bass player!
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:50 pm
by nattiep
LOL! I was expecting that from you, Jeffrey!
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:03 pm
by kcole4001
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
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:02 pm
by beatlefan
Welcome, Barry!
I have DR-HiBeams on my 4002 and they are GREAT!
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:09 pm
by jps
I bet you really love saying that Chris:
"on my 4002"
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:17 pm
by beatlefan
Oh, THAT thing?
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:23 pm
by shinynewtoy
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!
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:53 pm
by sabbath_of_bass
Aww... lets be nice to spector.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:56 pm
by shinynewtoy
I'll be really nice to it if you wanna trade me a Jazz Bass for it!
Hahahaha!