rumpelstiltskin. Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 i played in church yesterday, which isn't surprising. signal chain was as usual: bass >> TU-2 >> M80 DI+ but i have new strings for the first time in a while, and i was getting a really good snap when i played harder. so i decided to dig in. my reaction: i also found a really cool low gain (and drier mix) setting i liked on the M80. i might've boosted the bass a little too much, but it added just the right amount fur to the tone. and i played well. i might have to dig in more. i've always been more of a light touch player, but i really liked the results yesterday. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Did you frighten the faithful with your new, hairier tone? I have, on occasion. By the time I left the worship band they were used to it, even liked, it, but at first - "We fear change!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 and i played well. Can't ask for more than that, can you? What kind of strings? DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have always played with a heavier touch. The light touch thing doesn't work with me. +10 to new strings. I put some on my bass last week and it was like I got a new bass. I should change them a little more often - or when I feel a GAS attack coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've been contemplating changing out my Aerodyne's strings... the problem is that changing strings on my 5 string altered the sound so much I'm scared to do it to the Fender... I like the tone just like it is and I don't really want to change it. Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and do it. My worship leader has offered to pick up the tab on a set a year if I want them... I took him up on it for the 5 string, but haven't yet for the 4. But if it makes me play well? I'll try anything... DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 for my cirrus i prefer la bella hard rockin' steel medium (.045 to .105). they're a really balanced sounding stainless steel set that works very well with the active pickups. a side benefit is that they last a really long time. on everything else, i have been fine with XLs. based on what i like, i wouldn't recommend the HRS for your aerodyne. it's hard to go wrong with XLs. Did you frighten the faithful with your new, hairier tone? i have used higher gain (and wetter blend) tones in the past. this is the same songwriter with whom i used an ebow on a recording we did at the beginning of the year. she's pretty open, and i doubt most of the non-musicians notice. most of the people tend to respond more favorably when i bring the rock, though, whether recognize it or not. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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