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Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:24 am
by s4001
The good Dr Who gifted me a 50th birthday present a few months ago. A verrry snazzy set of strings. I've finally had an opportunity to swap out the strings on the '68. Very tight and snarly strings. They really bring out the growl and clank we all love
I'm going into the studio tomorrow to track some demos for Sony. I'll be wearing gold for the special occasion!
Thanks to the good Dr! Always follow your Dr's advice!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:08 am
by bassduke49
Cool! I bet they would look great on a bass with gold hardware, too!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:22 am
by jdogric12
It pains me to see a bass with all the strings off!!!! one at a time!!!!!!!!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:05 am
by teeder
The good Dr Who gifted me a 50th birthday present a few months ago
Huh, I got a puppy when I turned 50 a few months ago.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:26 pm
by s4001
teeder wrote:The good Dr Who gifted me a 50th birthday present a few months ago
Huh, I got a puppy when I turned 50 a few months ago.
I win!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:28 pm
by s4001
jdogric12 wrote:It pains me to see a bass with all the strings off!!!! one at a time!!!!!!!!
Not to sound ignorant, but I've been changing them (and cleaning the bass) like this for over 20 years. Hasn't been a problem. Should it be?
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:09 am
by jps
s4001 wrote:jdogric12 wrote:It pains me to see a bass with all the strings off!!!! one at a time!!!!!!!!
Not to sound ignorant, but I've been changing them (and cleaning the bass) like this for over 20 years. Hasn't been a problem. Should it be?
I've ben doing so for over twice as long. No worries doing so, either.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:35 am
by doctorwho
bassduke49 wrote:Cool! I bet they would look great on a bass with gold hardware, too!
I gave Joey a set to use on his gold-hardware bass. Not sure when when he will change the strings on it, though.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:53 am
by jps
doctorwho wrote:bassduke49 wrote:Cool! I bet they would look great on a bass with gold hardware, too!
I gave Joey a set to use on his gold-hardware bass. Not sure when when he will change the strings on it, though.
Maybe, Joey could loan them to me me to use in the meantime.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:45 am
by teeder
s4001 wrote:teeder wrote:The good Dr Who gifted me a 50th birthday present a few months ago
Huh, I got a puppy when I turned 50 a few months ago.
I win!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:10 pm
by jdogric12
s4001 wrote:jdogric12 wrote:It pains me to see a bass with all the strings off!!!! one at a time!!!!!!!!
Not to sound ignorant, but I've been changing them (and cleaning the bass) like this for over 20 years. Hasn't been a problem. Should it be?
I just do whatever I can to avoid big swings in tension on the neck. If it's never been a problem for you, more power to you!
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:23 am
by s4001
I figure after 50 years, everything short of flood and fire has been done to this bass.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:25 am
by s4001
The recording session with them went fabulously. Excessive amount of Ric snarl! Hopefully I'll have pre vox mixes before too long.
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:40 am
by thisismusicinc
Inspired by this thread I got myself a set of gold strings for my 4004 cii trans red. I went for the thicker set 2319 (45-65-80-105). Only tried it acoustical so far, but I have a good feeling already. Hard to capture the full effect of the gold on camera, but here's a quick attempt. Now, where can I get gold frets...
Re: Optima 24 Karat strings
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:51 am
by radapaw
