String height off the body (not neck)
Last updated on 13 years ago
Poll: String height from body
Older Status 10mm [11/13]85 %
Newer Status 14mm [2/13]15 %
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Me4Bass wrote:
At times I like a gap that I can park a T-Rex into.....+ or - 4mm
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much time on your hands!
:D
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At times I like a gap that I can park a T-Rex into.....+ or - 4mm
Posted 13 years ago
I had my KB's action set up very low, lower than maybe most Series II's I have played. Having said that, the Series 11's give the perception of lower action as a result of that string gap to the body close to the fret board.
In my opinion, although the gap doesn't affect my playing ( because I am a hack ), the overall feel and appearance of an instrument gains a higher quality presentation when the overall structure is more "flush".
So, even though it has no true impact on my shit playing, I would definitely choose it as an option on a new order if available.B)
In my opinion, although the gap doesn't affect my playing ( because I am a hack ), the overall feel and appearance of an instrument gains a higher quality presentation when the overall structure is more "flush".
So, even though it has no true impact on my shit playing, I would definitely choose it as an option on a new order if available.B)
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
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iMoo wrote:
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iEnzo wrote:
No silly, it means STOP 'Bug'-ging Rob for these things!
...I think it's something that lots of people would go for!
If there's an option I would too!
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'13 Stealth
'13 Stealth
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iEnzo wrote:
No silly, it means STOP 'Bug'-ging Rob for these things!
hahahahaha
When you have £17,000 worth or Status basses you get to bug a little bit... no??
Also, I think it's something that lots of people would go for! Certainly the reason I am suggesting it is that visitors here have agreed when they play both basses side by side!
:)
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
No silly, it means STOP 'Bug'-ging Rob for these things!
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'13 Stealth
'13 Stealth
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Me4Bass wrote:
Got it guys, never mind.
I'm sorry but I don't understand...
Are we to glue them to the bottom of the string OR to the body under the string??
I get very annoyed when instructions aren't complete!
:@
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
Posted 13 years ago
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Me4Bass wrote:
So how much is this 4mm that you speak of? B)
:D:D:D
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
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marcus43 wrote:
I wonder how the 30th anniversary series 2 is going to be?
Big or small distance between the body and strings?[mail][/mail]
Big at the show!
I checked and my heart dropped!
:(
;)
** AMENDMENT ***
I've just checked the pictures I took and I actually think the string height looks like the lower c10mm. Makes sense as the hardware was the old stuff!
Good news. Just as soon as we see them :D
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
Edited by moo on 13-10-2011 11:40, 13 years ago
I wonder how the 30th anniversary series 2 is going to be?
Big or small distance between the body and strings?[mail][/mail]
Big or small distance between the body and strings?[mail][/mail]
2001 Kingbass Artist
2004 Kingbass Artist
2004 Kingbass Artist
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Fat Rich wrote:
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iMoo wrote:
Very interesting to know... HEATHEN!!!
:D :D
All opinions are very important if I'm to give this to Rob!!
Absolutely, and my opinion is "no opinion". Please make sure Rob takes note of that. :)
:D :D :D
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
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iMoo wrote:
Very interesting to know... HEATHEN!!!
:D :D
All opinions are very important if I'm to give this to Rob!!
Absolutely, and my opinion is "no opinion". Please make sure Rob takes note of that. :)
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Fat Rich wrote:
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iMoo wrote:
Unfortunately not many people can answer this question but the lucky ones who have a newer KB or S2 AND an older Series II or 2000 will know there is a big difference in the string height from the body. For me this really has an effect on my playing as my finger gets 'lost' a bit under the G string when slapping!
So, anyone else have experience of this and prefer the 'old way'?
:)
I've got both and it makes no difference to me, I play the strings and not the gaps. :P
I've never understood why people need ramps, I choose how much I dig in depending on what sound I'm after.
For slapping, I tend to pull the strings more across the fingerboard than up so I don't need to get right under the string. I also thumb the strings across rather than into the fingerboard as it gives a fiercer tone.
Very interesting to know... HEATHEN!!!
:D :D
All opinions are very important if I'm to give this to Rob!!
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
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iMoo wrote:
Unfortunately not many people can answer this question but the lucky ones who have a newer KB or S2 AND an older Series II or 2000 will know there is a big difference in the string height from the body. For me this really has an effect on my playing as my finger gets 'lost' a bit under the G string when slapping!
So, anyone else have experience of this and prefer the 'old way'?
:)
I've got both and it makes no difference to me, I play the strings and not the gaps. :P
I've never understood why people need ramps, I choose how much I dig in depending on what sound I'm after.
For slapping, I tend to pull the strings more across the fingerboard than up so I don't need to get right under the string. I also thumb the strings across rather than into the fingerboard as it gives a fiercer tone.
Interesting one this, having owned an old SII and S2000 and Empathy i'm in agreement that the shorter distance is slightly more user friendly. Having said that the KBs and KB2 that i've owned i became quickly accustomed to and i think it may be more of a noticable difference if you are one of the lucky few that have owned both old and new at the same time, therefore switching around basses which i did albeit briefly.
Wow... 7 - 0 so far.
Would be great if we could get many more opinions before I let Rob know about it.
:)
Would be great if we could get many more opinions before I let Rob know about it.
:)
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
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iTodd wrote:
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iEnzo wrote:
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iMoo wrote:
I'm just noting this day in my diary for all of mankind to know... This was the day Todd had NO opinion!
:o
The horror!!
We must be getting close to the Maya predictions :|
Hmmm, maybe I need to see a doctor.......there is a new Japanese doctor in my area, perhaps she can give me a proper examination.
"Is there a lawyer on the forum?"
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
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iTodd wrote:
Judging by the response, this is something Rob should look into. Maybe an optional arch for the body to bring it closer to the strings or something similar.
I suspect that with the modern design of neck, joining to the body etc puts the fretboard up that much higher. But another factor would be incorporating the present day monorail bridges to accommodate the height difference as well......
Probably a lot more engineering and development required than it seems initially. Making the whole body thicker would create balance and weight issues. If you think about it, unless you just slap on a slab of something (which would probably look like shit), its a complete redesign.
Actually I have a very simple solution!
But that's why I'm a genius and you need someone to help you tie your shoe laces in the morning!
"No Todd... Our shoes don't go on our winkle do they!!!"
:|
Mind you... good effort for getting a pair of size 11 shoes on the old man!! Way to go fella!!
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
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