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The advantage of a DB is that it can be played acoustically at sufficient volume to keep up with a (not too loud) band, say guitar, drums (with brushes) and piano. This is not possible with an electric bass without an amplifier.

It's true that a DB fitted with a piezo transducer will sound like an EUB or possibly a fretless BG. That's why a lot of DB players will amplify their DB with both a piezo and a mic to try and get the best of both.

After all once you put a mic in front of something it's no longer acoustic.....

Thanks Joao

Has anyone experienced Roland's new D Bass 210? If so, would you like to share please....

Thanks,
Wil

Thanks for the clip.

Sorry to hear about Eberhard, hope he makes a full recovery.

Wil

Have a look at the Bass Gallery in Camden.
They list two 5-string acoustic basses for sale. The Godin looks good at 799.

Hi Max,

Thanks for the tip. Will certainly have a look at this.

Wil

Does anyone have any experience with CD copying firms for music CD's including sleeves (artwork) please?

I'm looking for around 500 copies to start.

Would prefer local if poss (Cambridgeshire)

Cheers,

Wil

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='42876' date='Aug 8 2007, 01:15 PM']Bet you a pound to a pinch of sh*t that Status pups are made by Aaron.[/quote]

Check out the Statii forum and read reviews on the Strata.

I have a Strata myself and Rob Green confirmed that the pus were made by KA in the early days.

Hope this helps.

Wil

It could be dodgy wiring in the place where you practice, or the instrument you're using has a problem with the earth connection.

Check or have the instrument checked (does the problem go away with a different instrument?)

Use a competely different place to test your set-up (not the same house you're currently using).

Hope this helps.

I'm pretty sure that early status and strata basses used KA pups (humbuckers).
They all sound great.

Wil

If it wasn't for open strings, some of the 4-string funkateers out there would've been in serious trouble (especially the low E).

I haven't tried any EUB's other than the NS CR4, and with the right type of strings it can sound very close to an amplified DB. As the majority of EUB's don't have an acoustic body, you're relying on the piezo pickup system and the sound will be governed by type of strings, action and more importantly how you play the instrument. If you set the action closer to that of a DB, use DB type strings and play it like a DB you're going to get as near to a DB type sound as possible.

Hope this helps

Regards,

Wil

I believe it's made by Zeller to Stentor specifications. The new price could be in the region of £1000.
Google Zeller and see what you get.

Looks very tidy and clean. Well worth a punt.

09

Ooops...

Didn't read the advert properly.

Stentor is one make, Andreas Zeller is a different make. Which is it?

Doesn't look like my Stentor! The one in the ad has a flat back. Thus could be a Zeller. Zeller's are generally regarded as less desirable than the Stentors.

Hope this helps.

Sorry for any confusion.

09

Looks good. Have a Stentor too, with solid maple back, sides and carved spruce top. Not sure if this one has solid or laminated back/sides, however, I can thoroughly recommend the Stentors based on mine.

Great topic!

I support all these guys in their choices.

I suppose the coolest bass player is the last one I can remember who blew me away, however, there are so many.

Of those I've seen live, I guess Avishai Cohen is up there.

If I could justify it, I'd go for a SEI jazz built to my spec.

Good luck with the decision making!

Hi,

I moved from fretless bass guitar to EUB to DB. All three are quite different in physical terms, with the DB being the hardest by far. A 'cheap' DB may put you off, so I'd go with the recommendation for lessons. You can hire DB's from certain music shops and this could be a good starting point. Every DB is different. If you can afford it (and want to), go for a carved wood new DB (expect to pay about £1200 upwards), as older basses can come with lots of problems (which can cost a lot to put right).

The EUB and DB sound very different and the DB is physically much more demanding (that's playing it, never mind carrying it!). If you're keen and prepared to put in the effort, you'll find a DB very rewarding.

I also feel the step from bass guitar to EUB will make the next transition to DB easier. Going from a horizontal fingerboard to a vertical fingerboard position can feel a bit strange for some. You may want to consider transport, a EUB is easy to move around, for a DB you'll probably need an estate type car.

Good luck.