| Author | Message | ||
| dave
New Username: dave Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2009 |
hi from Italy ideal strings for alembic essence? how to clean the strings and bass? happy 2009 for all! | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 957 Registered: 11-2004 |
Welcome to the forum Dave. You'll find lots of opinions on preferred strings- there isn't any 'right' answer there. In terms of cleaning the bass and general care for you Essence, check this page- there are lots of tips. http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16354.html?1210994407 | ||
| mario_farufyno
Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 54 Registered: 9-2008 |
Hi Dave, I use GHS Fast Fret or Dunlop's 65 string condicioner to keep my Strings clean. For my Rogue I simply use a soft rag... Concerning the ideal String, I think this is a matter of "taste". After several years experimenting, I finally found the GHS's Super Steel Ultra Light set as the best strings to my ordinary Washburn 6 string bass. But they seems too bright (and noisy) on my Alembic Rogue. I'm now trying GHS pressurewound Nikel strings on it. This Strings has slightly compressed outer winding that places it somewhere between Round and Flatwound strings (what I expected to be a way to get a more "balanced" tone on the Alembic). It produces less finger noise than Rounds, but they're not as dark sounding as Flats. I feel they're really more confortable to play, but I don't have a final word about it. They still seems darker (and looses brightness too quickly) than I actualy needed. Next time I will try regular Nikel Rounds... | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 283 Registered: 3-2003 |
Dave - sorry for a very late reply but I hope you still have your Essence and the insight I can offer will still be valid. While I've always liked Rotosound strings, they don't seem to be a good choice for a neck-thru Alembic (although they are great on a set-in model like Epic). D'Addario strings are very good, DR are even better. But - to no surprise - the best strings for any Alembic bass are... Alembic ;-) They really bring out what's best in these superb instruments! | ||
| ploonter
New Username: ploonter Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2007 |
As someone previously stated, string choice is a personal thing, however, I used to use Roto-sounds-exclusivly-until this guy Dave Donley GAVE me a set of Curt Mangan nickel wounds to try. Now, granted, he owns the "music" store here, so I too at first thought he was just trying to get me to buy them...if so, it worked 'cause these are the strings I use on all three of my basses now! They are bright, but not "twangy", warm, but not dull and they last three times longer than the Rotos-and they are longer-string thru body not a problem even on my jazz 24 G string. Food for thought. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 285 Registered: 3-2003 |
Unfortunately, they're unavailable in Poland - I'll have to stick to D'Addarios (I found them to be a "safe choice") for some time longer. (Message edited by basstard on June 22, 2009) | ||
| slawie
Member Username: slawie Post Number: 83 Registered: 8-2002 |
Old school method of cleaning strings. Comes from those of us who are or used to be poor (fiscally unviable) musicians. Remove strings from your bass. Place in boiling water/vinegar solution. 1 litre water to 125ml vinegar. (Open a window) Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally remove from the pot while still hot (Warning! Do not use your fingers) Leave overnight to dry. Strings sound brand new! slawie | ||
| sonicus
Intermediate Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 133 Registered: 5-2009 |
I remember trying that recipe about 30 years ago. Great salad dressing _ yum ! |
