Psycho’s Laboratory

[Psycho Ward]

While I was away from my basses and only could think about my basses and I thought I’d try a few different things.

I’ve got four Sterling’s so I can spare a couple for experiments….

First, I put a set of flats on the Vintage Sunburst. They are still a little zingy, but with a small EQ adjustment this thing is a different bass now. This setup run thru the B-18-N is a round, smooth and punchy but in a different way. I really like this sound, now if I can just get used to the feel…

Second, I liberated four strings from a five string set and tuned the Black Sterling to BEAD. This will take a little getting used to but I already like it. The B string works great and I haven’t changed anything setup wise. I will have a closer look, but it sounds great.

I plan to put a set of flats on one of the Bongo’s and maybe tune one of the fivers to EADGC… I’ve lost my mind!


… but having a good time.

 

[midopa]

I've had a similar issue with flats before, namely the friction I felt was too much and too weird. But someone suggested giving them a wipe with some Wonder Wipes String Cleaner and wow those flats felt smoose!

 

[Psycho Ward]

I wonder if it would be possible to tune a five string up to the Silo type thing. I’d love to steal some of BP’s Silo licks! Would a set of strings for the silo bass fit a Bongo? Too short maybe?

 

[phatduckk]

I wonder if it would be possible to tune a five string up to the Silo type thing. I’d love to steal some of BP’s Silo licks! Would a set of strings for the silo bass fit a Bongo? Too short maybe?

youve gone mad!

 

[bovinehost]

youve gone mad!

I don't know about that, but he's certainly gone to Hell.

And back.

 

[oli@bass]

tuned the Black Sterling to BEAD

Interesting. Please report on the usability and how the instrument behaves with that. I would have thought that those strings would be to thick to fit into the nut.

 

[timmy5strings]

I have an a modified/frankified/preamped OLP MM2 5 string that I have the strings set EADGC. They are not flats though I like it and its a different sound. The only issue I have is, the C string likes to slip out of the nut because the string is thinner . It is my wannabe SR5 before the real thing came