NR TB project

[Basvarken]

I've been using 50-115 gauge on all my shorties for years. The E string benefits hugely from the extra thickness.

GHS Boomers Heavy are the strings I buy. Those are long scale strings.





But Rotosound even has a short scale set that goes from 65 - 115. But those are nylon covered to emulate an upright on your electric bass.

[Dave W]

The Rotosound TruBass are skinny low-tension rounds wrapped in nylon. I tried a set years ago when I had my Coronado. They don't sound like thicker strings at all.

[drbassman]

Interesting how strings make such a difference.   I've found the lighter gauge of the TI flats to actually improve the sound/tone/clarity of a ss bass, but that's to my ear on my basses.  Except for Tis and Chromes, I've found many flat sets on ss basses to be dull and muddy.  Believe me, I've tried just about every flat set out there over the last 7 years.  Should have kept notes on them!   

[Dave W]

Interesting how strings make such a difference.   I've found the lighter gauge of the TI flats to actually improve the sound/tone/clarity of a ss bass, but that's to my ear on my basses. ...

As the Brits say, horses for courses.

[BTL]

OK, I couldn't decide until the last minute, but vintage white it is and it looks great!  The pup is a ThunderBucker 66S and it sounds great.  I used TI flats to tame the tone a bit and it still growls like crazy with the pup placement and maple neck/ebony board.  It doesn't sound like anything else I own and I'm liking it.  It has such a strong mid-range presence and lower registry clarity, it doesn't sound like a 30" scale bass at all to me. 

The full length shot was out of focus so I'll try that again later.

Very nice...I love it.

I'll say it again, you are the one that really turned me onto the NR TB.

 

[drbassman]

My pleasure Brad.  And Scott was the one who turned me onto it!!!  We're all GAS devils around here!   

[Pilgrim]

There is a clean look and simplicity to that bass.  Lovely!

[Rob]

There is a clean look and simplicity to that bass.  Lovely!

Sure does and the color hits the classic vibe on the nose.

[drbassman]

Thanks guys.  It turned out much better than I expected for a parts bass I just threw together without a lot of planning.  It plays really well and it's going to practice tonight for a full workout.

[godofthunder]

   I got to play this over the weekend!  Full review coming.

[Nocturnal]

That looks great Doc!!!!

[drbassman]

Thanks, it's a keeper.  I'm also considering adding one of those pickups from overseas in the neck position.  Why not?   

[Dave W]

Thanks, it's a keeper.  I'm also considering adding one of those pickups from overseas in the neck position.  Why not?   

Adding a pickup to the circuit does affect the overall tone. If the bass already sounds like you want it to now, then why?

[nofi]

adding another pickup anywhere would make that beauty instant ugly.

[drbassman]

Ha, not surprised at the reaction.  However, I have an ear for something a little different and a pickup closer to the neck will do that.  Besides, It's my bass and a I can screw it up any way I want!     Forever the tinkerer!