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Post by euclid on May 22, 2006 4:55:08 GMT -5
I have changed my strings for the first time. (It's a new zouk)
But the kampana sound dissappeared. Is this normal for new strings?
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Post by dynamismusic on May 22, 2006 10:45:32 GMT -5
That's odd. The sound should really ring with the new strings. Did you change guages or are the new strings past their "due" date? Check them first for any signs of rust or age. Also if the guages are correct.
Danny
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Post by Panagiotis on May 22, 2006 17:38:30 GMT -5
What brand ar you using? The Skeezo strings are pretty nice...I think that's what we used on the recording.
Pete
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Post by hijazz on May 22, 2006 20:46:54 GMT -5
i have said this a few times, you guys should try out the SIT strings for bouzouki, you can get them at www.juststrings.com its the best strings i have ever played with and the cheapest, just 3us$ set |
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Post by adonis on May 22, 2006 23:36:24 GMT -5
Sounds a bit strange euclid. As well as the other suggestions above, make sure the bridge is seated flat and straight on the kapaki, it may have moved when you were changing the strings. Also, did you change them one at a time or did you remove all the strings at once?
I'd suggest finding out what strings the luthier used.
Hijazz, the SIT strings were also recommended in the past by Stathi on Skeezo. I was keen to try them but my local music stores can't get them here in Australia and the shipping costs thru 'juststrings' was ridiculous. I believe OUSAK also tried without success.
I've had no problems with the Skeezo strings though and they're not badly priced.
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Post by Panagiotis on May 23, 2006 0:40:30 GMT -5
Hijazz, the SIT strings were also recommended in the past by Stathi on Skeezo. Hijaz is Stathis I believe. Aren't you Hijaz? P |
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Post by adonis on May 23, 2006 0:44:06 GMT -5
After having read the other thread about sound rigs I believe you are right Pete.
Hijaz's set-up sounds a lot like Stathi's IIRC. It's good to see him on the forum, I believe he has a lot to contribute to non-pro players like myself (as done Danny of course) ;D
Yiasou Hijaz!
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Post by yianni on May 23, 2006 2:30:30 GMT -5
as adoni mentioned, check the bridge, there may have been movement when you changed the strings, being a new zouk (sometimes) you may have to allow the neck to adjust to the tension when changing strings, this can also dampen your sound but should be for a very short time only
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Post by dynamismusic on May 23, 2006 2:31:51 GMT -5
i have said this a few times, you guys should try out the SIT strings for bouzouki, you can get them at www.juststrings.com its the best strings i have ever played with and the cheapest, just 3us$ set thanks for the tip. This is the first I've heard of these strings. What's the scoop? Also, if you let me know what you think of your presonus preamp, that would be appreciated by many who are looking to create a "non-solitaire" sound. Danny |
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Post by euclid on May 23, 2006 6:51:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the answers everyone; I thought I should get a better sound but didn't; but it has been 3 days now and the sound is approaching the sound I had before I changed.
I can't explain it unless because the bouzouki is new it is prone to shift around more and as the new strings are more elastic it needs more time to settloe to its natural state.
I haven;t changed the brand or gauge (I use Mastro) and the bridge not moved.
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Post by tzortz on May 23, 2006 7:14:29 GMT -5
Euclid,
When you changed the strings, did you take off all the Strings at once,or did you
change them one by one? If you took them all off at one time, there are 2 things that might have happened. One, the tension on the bouzouki tends to pull back lowering the action and changing the sound, and 2, you might have moved the Bridge (kavalari) out of its correct position which would cause the Ringing of the strings to go Dull.The kavalari plays a big role on the sound. Check those 2 things. Strings should always be changed
one at a time. Hope this helps.
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