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[Pabs]

I hope RoadToad doesn't mind me posting this but I thought you guys would be interested in seeing the Scarab Semi-hollow Bass with RoadToad Polyurethane strings (I've been using these strings on my Ashbory for almost 2 years now).

http://www.bassuke.com/Gallery_folder/064SHB.html

[Grassy Ash]

How do you like the Roadtoad strings? Are you using the standard tension set or the low tension set? I've been thinking about trying these strings lately, since breaking 2 g strings within the last month or so. Have you had any trouble with string breakage?

Art

[Pabs]

I bought 6 strings from Owen about 2 years ago.

The different thicknesses were .25", .21", .187", .156", .125" and .103.

I ended up using the .210 as the E, .187 as the A, .125 as the D and the .103 as the G

Ive been using these strings for 2 years. No breakages.

I should point out the sound has less sustain and is more of a thud sound compared to normal Ashbory strings...but that suits me as I'm using it as a pseudo double bass.

[Grassy Ash]

Thanks for the information about the Road Toad strings. I think I may be looking for the same kind of sound. I use the Ashbory for bluegrass, where uprights are the standard. Less sustain would be a good thing.

What advantage does the .125" D string give you over the .156" in the standard set?

Art

[Pabs]

I think I just liked the feel of that string more.