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A key ingredient in the Motown sound
Often known as "Jamerson flats" for their association to James Jamerson and his contemporaries (such as Duck Dunn), the 760M is a key ingredient in the Motown sound. These strings are built “like they used to make ’em” — they are thick, heavy, and have very high string tension, which works well with a string mute for creating the classic p-bass sound of that era.
They are best played finger-style and excel for creating ghost notes due to their percussive thump. Don't expect to be doing bends or getting great harmonics. These strings are for players who want to hang in the pocket and groove.
A word of caution—the tight string tension provides a much stiffer feel compared to modern flats, which can be challenging for beginners and may cause neck bow on a bass with a thinner Jazz-style neck. I'd recommend only using these strings on a bass with a neck that is wider than 1.5" at the nut.
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A high-quality semi acoustic bass that speaks to craftsman in every detail
With its trio of output jacks, including a synth out, it provides a wide array of tonal options—from a warm, mellow thump to a bright higher gain sound. You can get a great upright sound by plucking up near the neck, which makes it a great portable alternative for live performance.
What really drew me to this bass is that it has excellent size and playability for an acoustic. It feels much closer to an electric than other acoustics I've tried. It's a great bass to pickup and play at home without bothering the neighbors, but also would handle well in a live or studio environment. I really enjoy playing ambient music on this. The warm rich tone makes arpeggios sound so beautiful and atmospheric. Great for all different styles. Highly recommended.
Pairs well with Roland GR-20 and Labella low tension flats.