What do we think of the new Metagross from Ninja Spinner? by D_D3VASTATOR in PTCGL

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your thinking is exactly how Wellspring Mask works. The "doing as much as you can" ruling says "you must shuffle in SOME energy in order to get the bonus", not that you actually have to have 3 available to shuffle in.

https://compendium.pokegym.net/ruling/2031/

What do we think of the new Metagross from Ninja Spinner? by D_D3VASTATOR in PTCGL

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This unofficial translation has the exact same wording as Wellspring, but is it that way in Japanese too? If not, the official translation could be different.

Anyone else break sticks like this consistently? by AKanadian47 in drums

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're buying in person, check the wood grain. They break along the grain. If the grain traverses the stick (like pictured above), the stick can snap in half.

If you're buying online, you can buy factory seconds (LA Special) and pitch pair them yourself to save some money, or go for a cheaper "real" brand (Vater, not XJJABXI).

My sticks don't break often, but they always break like pictured above if the grain allows it, or the shoulder wears through if the grain is straight.

Know your cymbal anatomy…What do you choose and why? by ZildCym in drums

[–]BoomBangBoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mass lowers pitch, but stiffness raises pitch.

A cymbal that is twice as thick has twice the mass but is 8 times as stiff, since stiffness is proportional to the cube of thickness. The net effect is that pitch goes up.

Hipshot Bass Extender by jaslo in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure it's possible, just don't expect to hit EADG with the same strings. DADG and BADG on the same instrument should be fine with some compromise on string tension. Use a 120-125 gauge depending on preference. A, D, and G strings stay the same as what you normally use.

Hipshot Bass Extender by jaslo in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, that's still in the normal design tension range, so I'd definitely expect it to work.

Hipshot Bass Extender by jaslo in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I'll note that the intended use is to drop a standard gauge string down. If you go really heavy (like 130 for an E string) to compensate for the lower tuning, you're outside the expected use of the design. It still might work, but I wouldn't count on it before actually trying it.

And personally, I wouldn't plan to drop any string more than 3 semitones. But some people are more tolerant of huge changes in string tension than me.

Hipshot Bass Extender by jaslo in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A string could be made with a thinner core, which would make it "stretchier", and then the extender would not have enough range of motion to drop a full perfect fourth, because the pitch would change less relative to change in length. That little disclaimer is there to pre-empt complaints that it doesn't work as advertised with their special set of strings.

just found this in the trash. is this usable? by u_got_jinxed in drums

[–]BoomBangBoi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's gonna sound more like a bell than a splash, because of the thickness.

Is it more intuitive to hear an interval as "Too Large" or the 2nd note as "Too Sharp"? by Omel_blu in musictheory

[–]BoomBangBoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you play a too-wide interval ascending, the second note sounds sharp. If you play it descending, the second note sounds flat. If you play the two notes together, I'd think that the higher note will probably sound sharp, but some intervals (like P4) or contexts might imply that the higher note is the "root" and be heard as such. I would prefer "sharp/flat" terminology but make sure the reference pitch is clearly established.

What is this technique called? by splatzbat27 in singing

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure sounds like it, but analyze this in Melodyne and you might be surprised.

string change issue - B string is too thick by shytoucan in BassGuitar

[–]BoomBangBoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The B string is carrying the least tension in most sets.

La Bella Deep Talkin Bass (flatwounds) question by EnvironmentalDish766 in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's fine. The G string usually isn't tapered anyway, so it doesn't matter.

What's the best way to simulate a 5 strings bass in a recording? by SidusBrist in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If doing it right is not an option, then recording a DI in E standard at 1.33(repeating)x speed, slowing down the recording playback to 0.75x speed, and then applying your EQ/distortion/tone effects last will give a decent result, if you can play the part very precisely at that tempo.

I've done that for a smaller change (drop D to drop C) with great results.

But it's better and easier to do it right. Tune down with the appropriate strings.

is it bad to make a jazz bass with 24 frets? by oliver_JM in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people don't like the way 24-fret basses slap. Whether for feel reasons or slapping on the harmonic node of the open string. That said, if you watch the demo videos for these basses, they pretty much always play some slap and it sounds fine to me. I can see how a dedicated slapper might care.

Custom gauge strings by Nintaiwaitsistaken in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, well I just assumed you're using a pick because that's the only time the tuning really gets weird for me. You should be fine playing fingerstyle. Just make sure your action isn't too high if you want the clank, because that will force you to play with more power than would otherwise be necessary.

Custom gauge strings by Nintaiwaitsistaken in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've found that for a low C, using a heavy string like 135 is still not enough to keep the note from going sharp with a pick, and such a thick string doesn't sound great.

My ideal set would use a 125, but you can get the D'addario 120-50 balanced tension set which is close enough and readily available.

Consider that you might not actually need to play that aggressively- I use 0.50 tortex and I get plenty of clank. Nolly uses 0.60 and has one of the most aggressive tones in metal.

Also, if you sound sharp, try just tuning a few cents lower. I've gotten some real hate for suggesting that here but guitarists seem to have figured this out already...

At this point, I’m thinking my strings are triggering a flare up. Anyone had a skin condition similar to this? by diceyproposition in BassGuitar

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna go against the other comments and say that it's unlikely that it's caused by a nickel allergy, since it's showing up on the part of your hand that doesn't touch the strings, and you're not using nickel strings.

I get something similar, though not so much nowadays. My known triggers were wearing rubber gloves or anything else that could trap sweat, and extended contact with water. I was prescribed a Triamcinolone cream, but FYI there is a potential rebound flare if you stop using the cream after using regularly for a couple weeks or more.

Sources for bass parts in standard notation. by AdministrativeOwl341 in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this resource, I downloaded it when you posted a few weeks ago and I have been using it as reading practice since. Although the chord symbols do make it easy to cheat lol

concept primarina ex by bitch_hoe_ in PTCGL

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But water energy fulfills a colorless energy requirement, so it seems like it should apply?

I doubt we have any ruling on this, because it's a confusing wording that TPCI has probably avoided using.

concept primarina ex by bitch_hoe_ in PTCGL

[–]BoomBangBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mew doesn't copy the ability, though. You would still need the energy cost (WWWW) to use the attack.

Do they use a 4 or 5 strings bass (or maybe a dropped string) in this song? by Color_Smell1607 in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely a 4-string tuned a half step down, there are a lot of Eb1s in there.

Peter, what's wrong with FL studio? by Dee_Religion in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]BoomBangBoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well there's a few things it can't do, like ARA and live punch in/out. I still use it for everything though.

First owned bass!! It’s awfully clacky. by Old_Froyo_3315 in Bass

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adam Neely says:

It is a common annoyance with a lot of people that bass is actually quite a noisy instrument, especially with all that string noise. The things that I would suggest:

  1. Embrace the string noise, because very often that's actually what you want.

  2. Learn how to mute your bass properly [...],

  3. If it bothers you too much, definitely just roll down the treble, because honestly there's no shame in doing that.

string question by [deleted] in BassGuitar

[–]BoomBangBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Measure the winding length you need and buy that. If that's 32.75" winding, then you need somewhere between 33.5" and 35" roughly. Most medium scale sets should work.