String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
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String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Perhaps a poll with regard to type of strings currently preferred by Rickenbacker bass players might be informative. Please take a moment to indicate your preference for the type of strings you prefer on your Rickenbacker bass.
Your options are Roundwound, Groundwound, Flatwound, Tapewound.
Your options are Roundwound, Groundwound, Flatwound, Tapewound.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
These days, I am down to two Rick basses, both 4004L models. The Snowglo got TI Jazz Flats put on it a few years ago; the Jetglo had its stock RIC strings on it until just a few daqys ago when I finally got around to installing TI Jazz Rounds on it.
Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Of the Rics in regular rotation (yes, I also play other basses!), two have rounds, one has groundwound.
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Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Flatwounds:
Chromes ECB80 40-95 on my 4003
Chromes ECB80 40-95 on my 4003
Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Previously RotoSound Swing RS66LD.
Now DR Lo-Riders. Tone closest to Rotos. Better balance and last longer. Great tension.
Flirting with idea of trying Rotos again to see what I think now.
Now DR Lo-Riders. Tone closest to Rotos. Better balance and last longer. Great tension.
Flirting with idea of trying Rotos again to see what I think now.
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I had to vote Roundwound 'cause most of my basses have 'em, either Rotosound RS66LD or D'Addario EXL.
But I do have flats on a few too, Labella Deep Talkin' and D'Addario Chromes.
I guess I like a little variety...
But I do have flats on a few too, Labella Deep Talkin' and D'Addario Chromes.
I guess I like a little variety...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Why can't I check three options?
68 4001|73 4001 MG|75 4000 MG|79 4001 JG FL|81 4001S AZG|86 4003 MID/BT|86 4003 Shadow|88 4003s Blackstar|89 4003 Grey/BT FL|93 4004 Ci|96 4003S/8 FG|98 4003S/5 JG|05 650D|05 4004Cii/5 TG|08 660/12 JG|18 4003S/5 MID|19 4003S/5 WAL ||TR35B|RB 30||
Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
TI flats for the Ricky fretless.
Don't let democracy end democracy.
Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Bert I thought, at the time I created the poll, that two options would be plenty. The next time I create a poll here I will definitely think of you. Thanks for your good comment. I did not mean to restrict you voting freedom.berth wrote:Why can't I check three options?
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Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Bert I thought, at the time I created the poll, that two options would be plenty. The next time I create a poll here I will definitely think of you. Thanks for your good comment. I did not mean to restrict your voting freedom.berth wrote:Why can't I check three options?
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Through the years I've definitely used rounds more often on Ricks, but Flats are rapidly gaining ground.
I guess my preference now would be Flats on older 4001's and Rounds on newer models like a V63 with the hot HS.
I guess my preference now would be Flats on older 4001's and Rounds on newer models like a V63 with the hot HS.
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Kevin, thanks for your comments. A fine compromise to make the best of your basses.teeder wrote:Through the years I've definitely used rounds more often on Ricks, but Flats are rapidly gaining ground.
I guess my preference now would be Flats on older 4001's and Rounds on newer models like a V63 with the hot HS.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Been using Rounds for a while now (decades) but I just put some flats on my '74 4001 and am loving them!
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Tom, it never hurts to push the envelope. Thanks for your comment.ram wrote:Been using Rounds for a while now (decades) but I just put some flats on my '74 4001 and am loving them!
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