tatudbassman Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I've heard, and read the comments on BassPlayer magazine's "wind tasting?", string shootout. And I agree with some comments but, I agree that the brand of strings makes a big diffrence in tone/feel/$, and playability. Who really are the 4 or so bass guitar string manufacturers???? This seems to be a very hush-hush/top secret topic. I know these manufacturers make strings to a buyer's specs. And, have experienced these differences through the years. And have my own preferences on nickel/ss/round/flats etc...I think it's great to have so many different types of strings to choose from, and it is overwhelming at times. Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 It really doesn't matter if there are "only four string manufacturers". Each brand is made to different specs even if they are made in the same factory. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 HA! You're one of them aren't you??? You gave yourself away with such a vague answer... It's a conspiracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rumor has it that one of those 4 string manufactures isn't to far from my area... Wish I knew for sure. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Agent Skinner http://www.nku.edu/~diesmanj/skinner.jpg Jeremy Cohen http://home.jps.net/~jeremy/jeremy.jpg The truth is out there. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I'm scared. Really scared. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I thought I was the only one who made the Jeremy/Skinner connection. Very scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by jeremy c: Each brand is made to different specs even if they are made in the same factory.In many cases, the only difference in specs is the color of the ball or silk at either end of the string, or the box it is packaged in. The "manufactured to our specifications" racket is not very convincing to me anymore. Call me a cynical consumer. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Way creepy. You could do conventions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 BTW - Jeremy - that is a bit creepy. Can't say as I even know who Agent Skinner is, but I am a man who can appreciate a likeness to a TV personality. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Genesius Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hey, looking like Skinner ain't such a bad thing. I have it on the authority of every X-phile girl I know that he's one hot, hot bald man. For sale: 1992 or 1993 Carvin LB20F fretless 4-string with lines. Black with black hardware. Good player, fair amount of wear. $250 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Ya'll (Texas thang) make me laugh and smile after a crappy day. I was just curious, and thought someone would know better than I. JC is in on the scam! Who woulda thunk? Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Jeremy probably knows the truth about JFK also! I'm scared...should I use a payphone to call the FBI? Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 The truth about JFK? http://home.jps.net/~jeremy/oswald2.jpg Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hey, JC is really Greenboy! I knew there was something funny about how you were acting! Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO_ROB Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by tatudbassman: Jeremy probably knows the truth about JFK also! I'm scared...should I use a payphone to call the FBI?why? the second you dial the last number they know where you are and they have a satellite fixed on your location to monitor you. better get out the foil hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Yep, It's pro baseball controlling the world again. Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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