lowlandtrees

Ok. I know all the stuff about relax, be yourself and enjoy but other than these, what prep would you do prior to auditioning for a new band? It is an originals only set and they have sent a song that I will learn but other than that....just do the usual? Been years/decades since I auditioned and they appear pretty good technically and I feel a bit out of my depth.

Recently started bowing lessons. At present I don’t want to change the strings as I still pluck and slap and secondly can’t justify the expense. My question to you bowers is firstly, is there anyone who bows similar strings successfully and secondly, is there anything I can do to improve the quality of the sound eg different bow hair. I have lightly sanded the strings to remove the slip and improve the grip and use soft resin but the low E still feels weak. I have a carbon fibre bow that is a bit light but generally happy with.

One of the people that used to work for stringers is a guy called McHugh (can’t mind first name). He now works out of a workshop in Alloa. It is a small place so he doesn’t encourage DBs although he has done a couple of set ups for me

I have a Kania da gamba eub. Don’t think that the Thoman stand would stop the instrument spinning. I emailed Kania and they were very unhelpful. Told me to ‘have one made’. There is an off centre drilled hole in the back that looks as if some kind of clamp would fit in it. The Hamilton looks the business but can’t find a UK supplier

Looking for an eub stand. I believe that eminence use Hamilton KB 550. Can’t find one in the UK. Any ideas? Don’t want to go to the trouble of importing from us if I can help it

I meant ‘fraid....Mike A is no fraud...love to have a fearful 210 but 2 dear.

Fraud mike arnepol stuff is out of my reach at the moment....would be my first choice

Yeah. I thought about that. Wondered if it would enough for biggish pubs and loud drummers...not that intend to go back to heavy rock but you never know. Have heard one of my DBs through Markbass gear and was impressed.

Well I fancy a 210 and don’t think that EA do that. I actually would like a 410 but way to big and heavy. EA also a bit on the expensive side and I have seen a few Markbass cabs at reasonable prices.

I am thinking about getting an extension for my EA doubler/EA wizzy M line for bigger venues and general head room. Was thinking along the lines of a 102 Mark bass cab but not sure if this would work. Should I stay with another EA cab. The PA my current band uses is poor quality otherwise I would go through that. Been using an old 410 rock cab (can’t remember the make). I like the extra oomph but it tends to take away from the quality sound of the EA cab and is damned heavy.

I really don’t know why I use German grip. I looked at YouTube stuff, tried both methods and preferred this one. Think it is cos a clumsy Neanderthal. There are two shops that I will try. The Violin Shop in Glasgow and Stringers in Edinburgh. Before I go there I wanted to do some research. Very grateful to all of you. Carbon fibre bows looking attractive at the moment. I see some pernambuco bows on eBay. I assume that just because it is pernambuco doesn’t mean it is a ‘good’ bow. I guess that you really need to try before buying...which obviously you can’t do with evilbay

Bowing German....is that the correct expression?

I just got my old bow re haired..£50...now the tension adjuster has gone. But you are right ..ha..maybe it is just gas. It is a cheap bow I think and probably needs replaced. I am enjoying learning to bow so thought about upgrading. No teachers in this area.

Don’t think I have the skills yet to justify a pro bow. Thinking more of a step up from beginner

The bows on eBay all seem to be quite low in price. Looks like carbon fibre unless I get lucky. Is there a wide range in the quality of fibre bows?

Based in Stirling

Hi. Started teaching myself to bow two years ago...well with the help YouTube etc. I am mature player....whatever that means. Anyway thinking of upgrading my bow and wondering how on earth I go about that. Strings were bad enough...still on that carousel. So is there a good site to visit...don’t suppose there is a ...shop!? Or a book or a human that I can communicate with?

Really heavy gauge strings!

Reckon I would get away with changing one string? Rest are fine....might be a tuning issue?

Thanks Keith....I assumed that it came with the low riders

Just bought very nice Ibanez short scale five string. Low B is low rider 125 but tension is far too low. Would going up to a 140 or 150 or whatever solve the problem. Never had a short scale. Maybe a different string at the same size?