Hello,
I just got "new to me" Stick (found here in the classifieds) yesterday. It's actually my 2nd Stick. I had one about 10 years ago but got frustrated with it and sold it. I couldn't get past the idea of treating it like a guitar and bass rolled into one instrument. Well, I'm a decade older and think I'm of the right mindset to approach this in a more appropriate fashion.
My 10-string Stick (actually it's tagged as The Grid, with the GK-2) has the adjustable bridge, nut flaps, single adjustable truss rod, rails, and ACTV-2. It came in a molded plastic flight-type case with all the tools, Emmett's book, Greg's book w/ CD and Greg's instructional DVD, but no cable and no shoulder strap (and dead strings), and is in need of some serious set-up work. I do all the tech on my guitars and basses so I'm not too worried about that.
So I'm going to call Stick Ent. to order a shoulder strap and strings. I figure I'll start with MR medium for strings. Any thoughts on a strap substitute to get me started while I wait on a replacement. Anyone have any luck adapting a guitar strap or something?
Also, I'm assuming that an insert cable (TRS, Send, Return) is fine and is wired exactly like the CBI cables available at Stick.com Yes?
Anyway, wish me luck in my renewed journey.
Dan
PS, I'm in Jacksonville, FL - So any NE FL Stickists who may want to share some pointers, don't be shy.