BS: Rubber bass strings

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: fogie
Date: 15 Jul 02 - 06:20 AM

Just what I needed . Thanks all. I dont think I'll be rushing out yet to buy one.

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: Bert
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 06:02 PM

And just where did you find a Rubber Band to play in? ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: RichM
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 01:34 PM

I play upright bass, and electric bass. A couple of years ago, I bought one of these rubber stringed basses--it's an "Ashbory".
I like it's sound, but my bluegrass bandmates find it too un-traditional looking for their taste!
Mooh's evaluation is dead on; it has a good bass-y sound, but the short scale is a problem. You need very good technique to play in pitch. Being an upright (no frets) player has helped.

But you can overcome the stickiness of the strings, and slide as much as you want--if you use talcum powder (baby powder)on the fingertips of both hands. You don't need a lot, just a bit. A small can of powder will last you a lifetime.

Rich McCarthy

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: X
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 12:47 PM

Mooh:

I tried "Finger Ease" and it worked for a few min. than it kinda' got gummy. If you use something that has silicone in it it might eat up the rubber strings. I don't know.

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: Mooh
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 11:46 AM

Banjoest...Right, sliding fingers only get caught up on themselves and they roll around all the more. I wonder if FastFret or some such product is compatible?

Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: X
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 10:38 AM

I played one, didn't like it. You can not slide your fingers. It felt like I was playing a toy.

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: Mooh
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 06:31 AM

Tried one, liked it, but found that the extrememly short scale length was too weird. Playing fast was very sloppy. My experience on mandolin and fretless bass was of marginal help, I think because the Ashbury strings rolled around alot under my fingers. The one I played was fretless. As an occassional novelty instrument it would be fun but I didn't have the money the day I played one. As for sound, it was surprisingly good.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: C-flat
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 06:25 AM

If the "owners list" is any guide, they would seem to be pretty good!

Subject: RE: BS: Rubber bass strings
From: C-flat
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 06:22 AM

I've never seen them but is THISthe fella'?

Subject: Rubber bass strings
From: fogie
Date: 13 Jul 02 - 05:49 AM

I've got two accoustic and one electric 5-string, and Ive seen a picture of a small rubber-stringed bass guitar which is supposed to be excellent. Has anyone tried it out? any reviews ?