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Kent Fossgreen (xlrogue6)
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post

I'd really like to put flatwounds or tapewounds on the Growling Tiger, but alas, I'm striking out at finding 6 string sets that are long enough to fit a 35 inch scale Alembic. Anybody got any suggestions? (BTW, I've tried Thoms, LaBellas, and Roto tapes, all to no avail.)

Thanks,
Kent
Rami Sourour (rami)
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Username: rami

Post Number: 58
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Kent,

I have Labella tapewounds on mine (Evil Twin) 36" scale. Mica ordered them for me during its construction. Ask her if she can get a set for you too. I guess she has a little more clout when ordering than we mere civilians.

I love your bass by the way. I was jealous as hell until recieved mine (Dark Prince & Evil Twin)!

Best wishes,

Rami

Mica Wickersham (mica)
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Username: mica

Post Number: 206
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 3:31 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Kent, do you want me to hold a couple sets of the LaBella Tapewound strings for the Growling Tiger? I'm getting another short run made. I think you might have tried them before on the "Stealth Bass"
Rami Sourour (rami)
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Post Number: 75
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Kent,

Did you ever find those flats for the "Growling Tiger"?

My "Evil Twin" just loves 'em!

Rami
Kent Fossgreen (xlrogue6)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 7:24 pm:   Edit Post

I'm waiting for another batch of those lovely extra long tapewounds to dock with the Mothership. Any news on this front, Mica?
Jazzy Vee (jazzyvee)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2002 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post

What strings come as standard on the SC Signature model and what gauges. If you say Alembic strings then as nice as it would be to get them, the chances of finding them here in the UK is practically nil.If you know any good alternatives I could try please let me know.
Mica Wickersham (mica)
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Username: mica

Post Number: 333
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2002 - 6:06 pm:   Edit Post

Kent - I'll let you know when they arrive.

Jazzy - you knew I'd say "Alembic" the sizes are heavy by UK standards: .045-.065-.080-.105

In the near future you should have an easier time finding Alembic strings in your area.
Jazzy Vee (jazzyvee)
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Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica, I generally have been used to a fairly light gauge of string on my previous basses as I do like a crisp tone and string bending. However this is not an issue on my Alembic as it already gives me more than the "57 Varieties" in terms of tone and the strings feel looser than my previous 34" scale bass without being sloppy.

However, I do prefer the feel of a lighter gauge string under my fingers.

With it being a short scale bass, if I was to change the gauge of string to something significantly lighter, my guess is that this would result in less tension in the string to reach concert tuning pitch resultng in a much looser feel on the strings.

Is this the case and is it significant? I previously had a "very modest" 5 string bass a few years ago "embarrassment precludes me naming it in such distinguished company :-) ", anyway when I changed that to a lighter gauge string it lost clarity at the bottom especially when playing with heavy bass. So I had to go back to a heavy gauge string.

I guess the bottom line is .... how light can I go without losing the substantial tone advantage I currently have and without compromising the playability of the instrument.?

Paul Lindemans (palembic)
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 62
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 12:28 am:   Edit Post

Jazzy,

my experience with Alembics is that you can go for a definitely lighter gauge. Partly due to the neck-trough body design. On my 5 string I have 40-60-80-100-120 but not in flatwound. I use DR's
CU
Paul

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