[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='874109' date='Jun 22 2010, 08:33 AM']The EUB and DB I have haven't been gigged to any extent so I can't really comment. However I do know of one classically trained DB player who also plays BG and DB in blues bands, and he says that the markbass 121P combo he has is the only amp he's found that works well with both DB and BG.
Suspect that (like me) you've luckily made the right choice.
Andy[/quote]
When I was out to buy an amp I was looking for something small and light - the MarkBass outshone everything and I can carry it!!!!!! It was the pound notes, I suppose, that made the difference as it was several hundred more than the cheapest
I will not be doing any arco - thankfully - I did try it but there was noone able to show me how to use the bow and all my playing friends are wind and brass mainly. So it seems that the string issue may now drop to the bottom of my list
My next conundrum will be finding a tutor in the Medway Towns area who won't make me play arco Like others, I only want to make sure I have the good habits first. I noted that some people recommend a DVD - if I have no luck then I'll have to go down that route. I bought a 'how to play' DB book when I borrowed the first one and the opening lines almost were ... your tutor will show you how to hold it!!!
Thanks for all your reassurances everyone - expectantly yours ...
Belinda