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[quote=Epidemechanical;18177405]YEAH GUYS I LIKE PUT SOME STRINGS ON MY BASS

oh ya u did eh wow really what kind

YA MAN THEYRE LIKE STRINGS

oh ya man eh thats cool man sweet im gonna get strings too

YA MAN STRINGS

/no posts for 5 days[/quote]
I need new strings, what would you suggest?



Ps. You should let me have a go at mastering the full length. I need practice tbh. Even if it's a just a couple of tracks.

[quote=EADGCFBb;18176386]So I want some new strings. Sick of Ernie Ball.

What will help me get a fat, bass-heavy sound?[/quote]

Sounds like you need some good flats. TI, maybe?

I'm also very much a fan of Circle K and the Fodera Heavies.

[quote=BenJammin;18177204]My bass already has a ton of low end to it, so I don't really want to add too much more to it, or else it might get pretty muddy. And is TI the only company that makes low-tension flats?[/quote]

Tension is largely dependent upon the scale length and the gauge. Flats supposedly run about 5lbs heavier than most rounds due to string construction, so if you want flats, I'd say go with a lighter gauge.

And strings don't really add more bass, but rather, detract from the upper harmonics that give you a lot of treble. The first and second harmonics become the more prominent.

[quote=Duncster;18176428]well I took your guys' advise and drilled some holes through my bass. they are kind of uneven but at least now its a string through and my problems are solved. :thumb:[/quote]

Who advised you to do that?

Yeah I don't remember anyone advising that particular course of action.

[quote=gaslight;18178461]Yeah I don't remember anyone advising that particular course of action.[/quote]

On top of that, I cannot figure out what that action would be regarding. I can only think of a couple situations in which "drill a hole through the entire bass" would be my response.

Well, if you want to turn your bass into a string-thru, that's a way.

Or, "I can't see through my bass. Suggestions?"

That would be an amazing reason :lol:.

[QUOTE=gaslight;18178556]Well, if you want to turn your bass into a string-thru, that's a way.[/QUOTE]

But there is absolutely no reason to do that.

[QUOTE=fatbandit;18177133]flatwounds?[/QUOTE]

Thinking about it but they're so fucking uncomfortable to play on.

[QUOTE=BenJammin;18177204]My bass already has a ton of low end to it, so I don't really want to add too much more to it, or else it might get pretty muddy. And is TI the only company that makes low-tension flats?[/QUOTE]

Mine has like, none. At all.

Yeah, I've never wanted to turn a bass into a string-through.

[quote=EADGCFBb;18178694]But there is absolutely no reason to do that.

Thinking about it but they're so fucking uncomfortable to play on.

Mine has like, none. At all.[/quote]

You're talking about the Schecter Studio, right? And you've played around with the EQ?

Maybe pure nickel strings would be more to your liking? I've heard good things about the DR Lowriders and DR Sunbeams.

Get some real EMGs in there. Like a 40J in the bridge and a 40P in the neck.

Here's a new song for anyone who might care to listen.

[url]http://www.myspace.com/capitalaitch[/url]

The show last night was the shit. Thanks to ol' Matty EADG for getting us the gig. There will be photos and videos soon. Two people were taking pictures (one is an amazing photographer) and another person filmed the entire set.

Nice man, I like it.

The last 40 seconds or so really needs to get a treatment in the mix to do it justice though.

Thanks man. It still needs mixing, we just felt we should put something up if we're going to play shows and try and get people interested in us. We'll have the album mixed probably in about two weeks.

[QUOTE=Sablate McNuff;18178668]Or, "I can't see through my bass. Suggestions?"[/QUOTE]

that, and my bass was just a little bit too heavy. i find drilling holes in things makes them lighter and more efficient

Yeah good tune spiff, it was completely unexpected and you guys did a good job bringing power and emotion to that style of music. And if your going in that direction for a song or album you definitely need those things imo

So, why DID you drill the holes? Don't leave us in suspense!

What do you guys think of this band (aside from recording quality)?
[url]http://www.myspace.com/6asideband[/url]

They're a bit on the stock side, but they're pretty tight and have a very full sound. I've been offered a spot as their bassist. I'll likely decline for full-time school, but there's definitely potential there.

Spiff, it has come to my attention that all of your clothes are far too big for you.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;18179026]So, why DID you drill the holes? Don't leave us in suspense![/QUOTE]

I just did it because you guys told me to.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;18175137]
Modulus always has a great reputation for quality, so I doubt the issue is really the bridge so much as the strings and your playing technique. If the strings are breaking at the bridge, I'd suggest grabbing some 400- or 600-grit sand paper and running it along the grooves, as well as drilling some bada[size=2]ss[/size] mother fu[size=2]ck[/size]ing holes in your bass. Also, I'd switch to a heavier set of strings. They vibrate less, so they will keep your output a bit more consistent with heavy playing and, usually, break less.
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[QUOTE=gaslight;18175573]
Yeah man you don't need to buy a compressor, just drill holes in your bass. I don't really need the one I'm buying, I just want it to have in my bag of tricks for home recording and I'll experiment with it to see if I want it in my rig live.[/QUOTE]

and I like the idea of my bass being lighter and holier than thou. Besides bada[size=2]s[/size]s bridges have nothing on my new string through.

[quote=Duncster;18179052]I just did it because you guys told me to.





and I like the idea of my bass being lighter and holier than thou. Besides bada[SIZE=2]s[/SIZE]s bridges have nothing on my new string through.[/quote]

Silly me, I forgot that I told you to do that.

Here's the rest of that post of mine too:
[quote=FunkMetalBass;18175137]The DI doesn't do much except give the sound guy a great sound to work with. A lot of them will try to mic the cab, but the close mics really cut out a lot of low end. I doubt he'll have more than a limiter on it. He's a house sound guy, he just has to make sure the mix is okay and generally sits back from there. For the best sound, drill a hole in your bass and run the cable through it.

Modulus always has a great reputation for quality, so I doubt the issue is really the bridge so much as the strings and your playing technique. If the strings are breaking at the bridge, I'd suggest grabbing some 400- or 600-grit sand paper and running it along the grooves, as well as drilling some bada[size=2]s[/size]s mother fu[size=2]ck[/size]ing holes in your bass. Also, I'd switch to a heavier set of strings. They vibrate less, so they will keep your output a bit more consistent with heavy playing and, usually, break less.

Also, do you have the ability to run your strings through the body and through the top? If not, drill holes - lots of them. Try loading them in through the top. The break angle isn't as drastic and, since there is arguably no difference tonally from a string-thru method, the top-loading will likely only improve the life of your strings, but not as much as drilling 40 or 50 holes in your bass to give it the appearance of termite damage.[/quote]

haha, this gets me thinking. If I quote your quote of my quote quoting you when you quoted me and so forth... would this not be forums by fractals?

slightly off topic on the whole bass forum part, but can you explain Z=z2+c and what each variable represents. Like say, if I had a blank piece of paper, how I would start to create a mandelbrot set out of that formula. I'm sure its more complicated then I know but no matter where I look there is never an explanation.
I'm assuming each side of the paper would be divided into an infinite amount of lines and then..

[QUOTE=Duncster;18179023]Yeah good tune spiff, it was completely unexpected and you guys did a good job bringing power and emotion to that style of music. And if your going in that direction for a song or album you definitely need those things imo[/QUOTE]

Cool. Thanks.

We'll do our best to get the videos up soon so you can hear some more of the new stuff. And we'll have the album available in about a month.

[quote=Duncster;18179081]haha, this gets me thinking. If I quote your quote of my quote quoting you when you quoted me and so forth... would this not be forums by fractals?

slightly off topic on the whole bass forum part, but can you explain Z=z2+c and what each variable represents. Like say, if I had a blank piece of paper, how I would start to create a mandelbrot set out of that formula. I'm sure its more complicated then I know but no matter where I look there is never an explanation.
I'm assuming each side of the paper would be divided into an infinite amount of lines and then..[/quote]

It's not too terribly complex when you understand set theory and the basis of complex numbers (although complex analysis is still beyond my reach at this point in time). How far along are you in your math studies?

The Mandelbrot set is just a complex set bound by a fractal pattern. It's actually in the form of z_n+1 = z_n^2 + c, which tells us that it's a recursive sequence. The Z's represent complex quadratic polynomials, and not just arbitrary numbers, and C is a complex number. (in the form of a + b[i]i[/i]).
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_quadratic_polynomial[/url]

It's so tedious that I've never even attempted it, so I wouldn't expect anyone else to actually map it out by hand (even to the .25 is too much for me, lol), but here's a really cool article I found on doing so:
[url]http://www.wikihow.com/Plot-the-Mandelbrot-Set-By-Hand[/url]

cool, I will check those out. I have nothing more then grade 12 probability, I have just always enjoyed and had a knack for math. The concept of fractals and the mandelbrot set happen to peak my curiosity more than anything, so I would like an understanding how they work on a fundamental level. Of course it is simple with very basic fractals but it would be cool to be able take a random shape or line combination and draw it out fractally (i forget the term for that).

Yeah those links helped my understanding a lot. Now I can give up on this happily knowing that I gave it a shot :thumb:

[quote=Duncster;18179123]cool, I will check those out. I have nothing more then grade 12 probability, I have just always enjoyed and had a knack for math. The concept of fractals and the mandelbrot set happen to peak my curiosity more than anything, so I would like an understanding how they work on a fundamental level. Of course it is simple with very basic fractals but it would be cool to be able take a random shape or line combination and draw it out fractally (i forget the term for that).[/quote]

Like most cool things, it takes a bit of deeper understanding to really get the most from it. Keep reading into set theory and complex analysis. Fractals are everywhere, like the Weierstrauss function, or even the logarithmic spiral.

[QUOTE=Sablate McNuff;18178922]You're talking about the Schecter Studio, right? And you've played around with the EQ?

Get some real EMGs in there. Like a 40J in the bridge and a 40P in the neck.[/QUOTE]

I keep my bass maxed, full on the neck pickup, always. It sounds unbearable to me otherwise.

It ain't worth putting new pickups in this stupid thing.