The hidden life of strings

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Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

The hidden life of strings

A bit off-flamenco-topic, but tonight I retrieved my bass guitar from the loft. It's been in its case through house moves to five countries without even being opened. Last time it was played was about 1987.

30 years and it is still pretty much in tune. The batteries for the active pickups were a bit shabby and I know bass strings are under a lot less tension, but even so...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 21:26:18

Morante

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RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to Escribano)

Como se cambia la vida. Nos no entiendimos nada

Pero, !que bonito¡

Recuerdo tomamos unas tapas en Jerez hace un siglo

Ya tengo un dobro, una electrica, una flamenca y una mujer de la sierra, tu de Mexico, pero estamos vivos y contentos.

Un abrazo

Morante

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 22:14:17

mrstwinkle

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RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to Escribano)

Does it sound okay acoustically or is the good sound being helped by active pickups?

30 years ago active basses were a bit of a rarity. I looked on jealously with my tacky Aria Pro 2. Pretty thick strings in comparison to classicals/flamencos so not a complete surprise.

Not sure I could play a bass now with grown out nails..... although I did play with a plectrum sometimes just to improve response.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 22:28:45

Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to Morante)

Life has certainly changed, but I keeping the strings and the guitar just as they are, at least until I have played through a back line.

I remember our time in Jerez well enough and I am glad that we are still alive and happy. At least, that is my poor understanding of Spanish nowadays.

Hugs

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 22:31:55

Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to mrstwinkle)

quote:

Does it sound okay acoustically or is the good sound being helped by active pickups?

The batteries are dead (of course), but it sounds ok through my amps without active. Although, they are not bass amps. Might buy a Fender one soon enough.

It's a Weston Thunder 1A, by the same designer as the Aria Pro II.

I used to use a plectrum but flamenco has helped me with the fingers, so I am still deciding on that.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 22:37:25

estebanana

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RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to Escribano)

How is the neck? Still straight?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2017 23:55:58

Escribano

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RE: The hidden life of strings (in reply to estebanana)

Considering I didn't detune when it went into the case, it appears to be straight but I will be stripping it down for cleaning and setup. Apparently, some bass guitarists really like the very old string sound.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 24 2017 8:10:50