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Flats on Big Al bass?
Lots of posts here about how great flats are on a Bongo. Anyone try flats on a Big Al? Either my Big Al or my Bongo 4HH Rosewood in going to get flats. Would like opinions of those who have tried flats on the Al. thankyouverymuch
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A happy resident of Bongo-land! Proud Owner of: Big AL - DDII/MHS - 2009 Bongo 4 HH - True Gold BFR Rosewood 2009 Bongo 4 HSP - lined fretless, Olive Gold 2008 Bongo 6 HH Teal Pearl 2008 Bongo 5 HSP Dargie Delight 2006 |
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Bill,
Great discussion at your next office meeting!! LOL |
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Yeah - I guess I will try that - seems no one wants to discuss it here!!!
Time to flip a coin to see which bass gets the flats.
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A happy resident of Bongo-land! Proud Owner of: Big AL - DDII/MHS - 2009 Bongo 4 HH - True Gold BFR Rosewood 2009 Bongo 4 HSP - lined fretless, Olive Gold 2008 Bongo 6 HH Teal Pearl 2008 Bongo 5 HSP Dargie Delight 2006 |
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The Big Al with its wide array of pickup combinations is likely to have just the right amount of mid bite/thump to make you happy. I was practicing last night and am settling on the following with EB flats... you may a variation of this works for you too: Bass boost 40%-50% Treb boost 30% Low mid no boost Hi mid boost 40% I use a blend of both pickups with emphasis on the neck and use the piezo to add more "air". Thumpy, thick, cuts through a mix and doesn't sound wiry and twangy. If you're a slapper you may reconsider flats, but I'm not so it is a no brainer for me.
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2004 Saphire Black/Black Ice Bongo 5HHp strung with EB Flats |
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Eggy... Smallequestrian has flats on one of his Big Al's. Must be nice to have two. JOSH
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