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Author: | zaubertuba [ Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:58 am ] |
Post subject: | NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
Well, actually it came Nov. 21 but this season has been crazy! Jeff at SE has been really communicative and wonderful to work with. ![]() Grand Railboard in Deep Matched Reciprocal (I've already changed up the tuning, lol, but more on that later...) The action came *amazingly* low from SE. I seemed to do pretty good (at least not mess it up) with the setup when I did the string change. Love how there's no weight on the hands or my shoulder whatsoever. It feels very comfortable to play--though chording with the left hand is going to take some getting used to! ![]() |
Author: | Alain [ Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
Beautiful. One dad you'll love this tuning in 5ths for the left hand. When we write for Big Band we call this voicing spread voicing. |
Author: | DavidWS [ Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
Looks beautiful. ![]() What did you change the tuniung to? That low bass string still looks pretty thick. PS. May we know the serial number? |
Author: | zaubertuba [ Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
Serial # 7503. ![]() So I originally ordered in Deep Matched Reciprocal, but just changed it over to Dual Bass Reciprocal. Yes string 7 on Deep Matched Reciprocal is a Beast! I didn't have a problem with the thickness, though. My original reason for the tuning is I wanted to keep some bass overlap on the interior of the instrument, while keeping some high range in the melody side. I also wanted at least part of the instrument to parallel my N/S, since I'll be switching between them in gigs--so I wanted at least *some* familiar cross-over between the two. After a week of playing, though, I felt even the DMR tuning didn't have the overlap I was looking for, and I felt there was more high end in the tuning than I really needed (I do anchor the bass in our trio--OK perhaps there was less Bass than I wanted, rather ![]() Some pictures of the instrument during/after the change: Black Cat Assisting with the Black Stick Re-string: ![]() If you're wondering, a re-string is not necessarily a difficult process (I referenced Greg's excellent video tutorial, Bless his Soul). But it does require patience--allow a good full evening and Beverage of choice. ![]() |
Author: | AnDroiD [ Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
BTW as a DBR player, medium gauge, I have found dropping the bass side a half-step aligns the notes better at the fret markers, and the "difference" in the center of the string sets doesn't throw me off. And a half-step drop doesn't feel loose in the bass tuning. Enjoy the adventure. Another BTW: I'll be ordering my next DBR set w/ a set of Melody Deep Matched Reciprocal because I want to try the higher string. Again. I did this before with the whole 12-string set but didn't like the gauges on the bass side. ESPECIALLY the 7th (lowest) string. |
Author: | DavidWS [ Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
zaubertuba wrote: Serial # 7503. Thank you. ![]() zaubertuba wrote: Serial # 7503. ![]() ![]() I agree totally. If you don't feel a tuning quite suits, then adventures await... ![]() |
Author: | zaubertuba [ Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
AnDroiD wrote: BTW as a DBR player, medium gauge, I have found dropping the bass side a half-step aligns the notes better at the fret markers, and the "difference" in the center of the string sets doesn't throw me off. And a half-step drop doesn't feel loose in the bass tuning. Enjoy the adventure. Hmm...seems like that would put the X-Fret notes in more familiar territory...worth considering. Quote: Another BTW: I'll be ordering my next DBR set w/ a set of Melody Deep Matched Reciprocal because I want to try the higher string. Again. I did this before with the whole 12-string set but didn't like the gauges on the bass side. ESPECIALLY the 7th (lowest) string. I totally respect and get your feelings on that 7th string. Only reason it didn't really bother me is I used to be a double-bassist. Honestly, though, the DBR 7th string does feel better. ![]() That DMR Melody side happens to match the top 6 strings on the N/S Stick "Standard Fourths" tuning. It *is* nice to have the high Bb--I just have to decide which tradeoffs I can live with. In a month or so I'll have a better feel if I'll stick with DBR - if you haven't ordered strings by then I may have a nearly-brand-new DMR Melody set for you. ![]() |
Author: | SteveS [ Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
@zaubertuba as I have a Grand Railboard on order as well, I have to ask what was the turn-around time for you on this instrument? |
Author: | zaubertuba [ Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
SteveS wrote: @zaubertuba as I have a Grand Railboard on order as well, I have to ask what was the turn-around time for you on this instrument? I ordered mine March '22. Received November '23, so a good 20 months. |
Author: | AnDroiD [ Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: NRD (New Railboard Day)! |
Z.- it wasn't the thickness of the string, it was the tonality. The fundamental and the overtones just weren't as pronounced as the DBR 7th string. A lot goes into picking the right gauge with tapping strings. The upright (when I used to play) was not a problem for me. I was an animal. I broke strings when I switched to fretless electric. The tapping is much more natural to me now, rarely "touch" the basses these days. (pun, haha) |
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