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Thanks guys! LOTS of good info. I will try all of your recommendations.
And I agree that strings compared to guitar, amp and technique are low on the tone totem pole. I'm just looking for any edge I can get, especially since I have to get the 9's off of that SX anyway.
By the way, for my basses, I've noticed string type does make a big difference. For electric I prefer ground wound over round wound. They make a lot less finger/fret noise and produce a warmer tone. And for acoustic, I like Fender's nylon strings for same reasons.
RE: my chords come out sharp with 9's on big fretted guitars
Hmmmm....that's possibly a minor setup issue. If they're OK on 10s but go sharp on 9s, your nut grooves are probably just a hair too shallow. That, or you've got a very heavy left hand touch and are just pressing them sharp.
Yes, that's exactly what's happening. I've only been playing guitar for five years or so and my technique is terrible and I do tend to squeeze too hard. So, on open chords on the high strings (D) I'm pulling too far down from those big jumbo frets and the strings are pulled sharp.
That and I just also happen to like the feel of 10's better too.
I work in Crystal City during the week, and go home on Thursdays after work. I'm staying in Springfield in a hobbit hole basement apartment while up here.
Maybe a get together!?!?
Sure, absolutely.
I am scheduled to be a "bachelor" for the next two years or so and plan on having a lot more free time after August.
E-mail me: FirstBassman13 at Yahoo dot com
- Mark
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