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
Re: Chets' Fretless CE
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.
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