GuyB

3 hours ago, Hellzero said:

That will be very light tension.

Yes, they are a very light tension set, don't laugh, but I'll be doing a bit of tapping.

Eventually, I ordered the 5 string piccolo set from Newtone and an extra 95 for the low E.

6 String set is:

0.020

0.030

0.040

0.050

0.070

0.095

https://newtonestrings.com/shop/diamond-piccolo-5-string-bass/

2 hours ago, Bilbo said:

My seven string is tuned BEADGBE, not CF. I think guitar tuning with the low B so guitar chords are transferable. 

Do you know the gauge for each string you are using?

Thanks to everyone for the info.

Many thanks for the good info, yes, I was thinking about getting  a custom set of strings from newtone, whom I have had good strings from before, I'm just wondering what gauge to order.

As a quick guess, I'm thinking about these for a light gauge set for a 34 inch scale bass:

E 0.100
A 0.080
D 0.060
G 0.040
C 0.030
F 0.020

Obviously, it's the high C and F string gauges at 34inch scale that are a concern, will they break at that tension.

On 10/07/2021 at 12:29, Sambrook said:

A set of D'addario piccolo strings tuned down to D work well as the top four strings, then the E and A of a similar D'addario 'normal' set complete the Sox. This has worked well for me in the past, and isn't too expensive...

That's a very interesting option, great info, D'addario piccolo string gauges 52-42-32-20.

Can a 6 string bass be tuned EADGCF?

If it can, are the strings available?

I mostly play guitar tuned in fourths, so I find that the low B on a 6 string bass very confusing, as I know all the notes on the fretboard in EADGCF tuning without thinking.

Thanks

I am trying to find the best Inexpensive Machine Heads/Tuners for a 10 string project, 5 left side, 5 right side.

Any ideas, as I'm not a bass player.

On 25/09/2019 at 20:25, binky_bass said:

Had a very very similar G4M SubZero power amp, it was VERY noisy... 

Not a fan of SubZero gear to be honest. 

Use that cash to buy a better pre-owned one. 

I've got a Subzero Pad800 Class D power amp, the fans are noisy, but you can replace them with noiseless fans, I used Noiseblocker fans. https://www.blacknoise.com/site/en/products/noiseblocker-it-fans.php?lang=EN

On 18/06/2018 at 13:23, tayste_2000 said:

PM Sent

Sold, many thanks.

Yes, the Double Bass is still for sale.

23 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

Good morning, Guy...

I know little to nothing about db's and their value (I'm a drummer, so...), but I'd have thought that your 'starting price' would be roughly what the value was when you traded your jazz box, as seen in the posts for the original transaction. An easy test could be to place a 'For Sale' ad in the BC Marketplace, with such a value, and ask for offers. There have been many db's sold through through this channel; the cost of a single ad is a mere £7 (£20 for a year's Marketplace subscription...), and would attract the interest of a dedicated db-savvy public. Is that not an option..?
In any case, good luck with the sale, hoping this helps; meanwhile...
Have a nice day
Douglas

Thanks, I've just posted it on the BC Marketplace for £1200.

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/326260-double-bass-carved-wood/

I swapped a guitar for a Double Bass on this forum many years ago, the detailed info about the Bass is in this link here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/72702-german-mittenwald-double-bass-100-120-years-old/?tab=comments#comment-929041

I've kept it in a bedroom for years and occasionally wiped the dust off it with a cloth.

I know nothing about Double basses, I'm a guitarist.

It also has a very sturdy soft black Double Bass case made by Tom and Will.

Pickup from Warrington

£1200

Many thanks.

Guy

3 minutes ago, Rabbie said:

Hi Guy,

hard to tell from photos. There are lots of factors that will obviously bring the value down, especially the non original top and the non-Ebony board, but if the sound is great and it’s solid, it may fetch a good price for a serious learner or a club player. I personally like those basses with little pedigree and a good sound which you can play happily without too many worries of a bump. You should really take it to a local luthier for an opinion, where are you based? There is a thread with lots of luthiers details in it, you may find one near you. Hope this helps.

I was thinking about putting it on ebay, but didn't know a starting price. It's been stuck in my bedroom too long, it needs to go............

Ok, I was thinking about £1200, I might be totally wrong, but this was the approx value of the guitar I swapped for the double bass.

19 minutes ago, ped said:

We don’t normally allow ‘what’s it worth’ posts but it’s more difficult to research the value of a DB so I’ll allow this one. Good luck with it

Thanks.

I swapped a guitar for a Double Bass on this forum many years ago, the link is here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/72702-german-mittenwald-double-bass-100-120-years-old/?tab=comments#comment-929041

I've kept it in a bedroom and occasionally wiped the dust off it with a cloth.

I know nothing about Double basses, I'm a guitarist.

So, what do you think it is worth?

Many thanks.

Guy

I would sell the amp and speaker separately for £225 each plus postage.

Sold Gum tree

Excellent condition TC Electronic Bass Amp and RS410 (4x10inch) 600 Watt speakers.

£450 plus postage for amp and speaker cab

or £225 for each item plus postage.

Warrington, Cheshire, if you prefer to pick them up in person.

The Amp has been used for practice/rehearsal sessions only, no gigging and the Speaker has never been out of the house, so both items are in excellent condition.

Both items are made with exceptionally high quality and were expensive when new.

The Classic 450 has a great sound, just read the reviews online.

The RS410 Speaker has a great sound, just read the reviews online.

The RS410 Speaker is currently selling at £570 new.

Thanks
Guy

SOLD GUM TREE

Spec:
https://www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/Tcelectronic/Bass/Head-Amplifiers/CLASSIC450/p/HE033
https://www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/Tcelectronic/Bass/Cabinets/RS410/p/P0CJJ

The paradox of time is that it's a concept that doesn't really exist....................

SOLD

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Which TC Electronic unit were you comparing it with?

...and what conclusions did you reach?
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I have a T.C Electronic M350 dual engine rack unit, but I bought the Nux pedal because it's more portable and it has a looper, which sounds excellent. Obviously, as you would expect at this price, the Nux Delays aren't as higher quality good as the T.C Electronics M350.

It's going on Ebay next week. (It's on Ebay)

Last bump before Ebay.

Bump, it's a great low cost delay pedal.

Another price drop because I want to move this pedal on to someone who'll use it, I bought it for £45 six months ago to compare it to my TC Electronic delay rack unit. It's a very good pedal for such a low price.

Price drop £20 + £5 Postage.

Price Drop
£25 + Postage

Great Delay/Loop pedal for the money, but I've got a T.C Electronic M350 rack Delay/reverb, so I'm selling.

Good condition.

More tech info here:
[url="http://www.nuxefx.com/product_detail.php?id=47"]http://www.nuxefx.co...etail.php?id=47[/url]

[s]£30 + £5 Postage Paypal[/s]

[s]Price Drop £25 + £5 Postage[/s]

Price drop £20 + £5 Postage. SOLD