Chets' Fretless CE

[PhilHunt]

I was wondering if someone could answer this question: does anyone happen to know what kind of strings Chet is using on "Summertime"? The G string tends to stand out on this video which is odd and even on the Bottom Line video. I wonder if it was a set Chet made up or if it was a special string.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjQjZwJei0k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDVBxWRZxE

[craigdobbins]

Don't know about the 3rd string, but Paul said Chet used flatwound strings on the basses on that guitar. If you'll notice, there are no squeaks when he slides. I know that they both used LaBella nylon studio recording strings (with polished, flat basses) on the CE for a while, so the 3rd may be a polished/flatwound 3rd as well.

Craig