u/ballbarn

I'm in dire need of a new set of strings. Mine are old as hell, the A is extremely harsh, the G and C are very unresponsive.

Unfortunately, I can't find the order in my email, so I'm not sure exactly what I have on there. The G and C both have a navy winding with some gold at the tailpiece, the C has a purple winding near the pegs and the G looks like red winding but might have been purple. A and D both have sky blue windings at the pegs and tailpiece.

So I *probably* have Jargar Classic Mediums on the A and D, and Helicore for the C and G?

I was never super happy with this set on my cello. I'd like to prioritize warmth and roundedness, not concerned with projection. My cello is an unlabeled acceptable quality student cello, purchased for around $2000 in 1994, comparable to something like a Jay Haide 101. I'm hesitant to put a $400 set of strings on it for this reason, but not opposed to buying decent strings.

Recommendations, anyone? I've spent an inordinate amount of time researching and at this point I need to pull the trigger. Thanks!

I have spent an ungodly amount of time searching for something that matches the dimensions for this keyboard in any remotely close way, and I'm stumped. I've been looking at rifle cases, synth cases, everything. There's no decksaver being sold for the mk2 yet, and I'm trying to carry it around places with me, so I would really like to get a decent case. Any leads?

Don't recommend me the Analog Cases one, it's incredibly flexible trash and the keyboard swims in it. I don't need something on the Pelican Cases level, just something that's moderately protective.

Dimensions are 21.5” x 5.75” x 2.5”.

Suggestions anyone? I've been playing more off than on for the last 30 years, but barely at all for the last decade up until a month or two ago. At the suggestion of a friend I joined a jazz workshop course, and suddenly I'm inspired to practice. Great! Except I'm going to hurt myself. I'm noticing some tension where there shouldn't be, and I could definitely use a refresher.

I never used to be into practicing, turns out it was at least in part because I'm just not into classical. I'd like to focus on technique and not repertoire, and in particular I'd like to work on seamlessly moving up and down the fretboard in order to play various kinds of scales in any key. While I recognize that classical pieces are great for developing technique, I'd like to study with a teacher who has experience playing jazz and who would be actively interested in focusing on work pertaining to playing jazz, not just the usual classical pedagogy.

Yes, I understand this is a niche ask. I have a great teacher I've studied with in the past, as well as another recommendation for a crossover player, but I thought I'd ask here. Thanks!