gypsyjazzer

I have an 1880's all wood--no laminate--heavy construction DB. Would I be doing the bass an injustice--volume/tone wise--by putting on light weight strings? (Weichs). Heavy DB's more suitable for heaver strings? Any views on the question?

Any one one to sell in perfect working order? PM me with details.

I am looking for a used set of DB strings for my practice bass, suitable for pizz & arco. Strings must be in fairly good condition and have not been cut at the tuning keys. No synthetic strings please. How much playing time have they had?--and price please. PM me with details. Many thanks.

Thanks for the input guys. The bridge? Never thought about that. Just checked the bridge on my Eminence--hollow body--and the bridge has a good curve. So being a hollow body and a curved bridge things looking good for arco.

Does bowing on the EUB get as good as it gets on the DB ? What are your experiences have you had on bowing on the EUB? If so, for bowing & pizz on the EUB, what strings work for you?

Great advice from fellow Basschatter's. As mentioned check out Geoff Chalmers: 'Discover Double Bass' site. Absolutely awesome site for us DB players--11 out of 10 for Geoff. Great to hear you are into 'Gypsy Jazz'--I cannot understand why it is not a more popular in the genre of musical styles. There are some awesome gypsy jazz musicians out there--just go on Youtube and search on 'Gypsy Jazz'. Wow!--mind blowing stuff--a mixture of gypsy style standards and jazz--ranging from swing to be-bop--not to mention the waltz. My '2 cents' worth--listen to as much jazz as you can--from early jazz (1920's) all the way up the jazz spectrum to today jazz styles---listen to how the bass styles have evolved.

I have an Aria copy of the 335 fitted with a whammy bar. How good is the Aria in comparison to the Gibson 335? Being a jazzer would a change of pickups to good quality humbuckers make a difference? Could you recommend a good make of humbuckers? I am looking for a more warmer sound. Being new to having a whammy bar what gauge of string would you go up to--.056 to heavy?

Thanks for the replies. Not tried Flatwounds yet. Considered them though. Anybody tried Flatwounds v Pure Nickel Strings for tone and longliverty?

I play finger style electric guitar. Experiencing a slight problem of finger nail noise coming through with the note. I am currently using nickel wound strings. [b]Do you use a different type of string to eliminate nail noise?[/b] Just to mention my nails are cut right down to the finger tip.

Bought bow from Phil. Excellent communication. Bow arrived the next day--can't beat that. 10 out of 10 for Phil.

When buying a carbon bow--cheap'ish or expensive--how do to know what is the quality of the hair used?--would the seller mention the quality of the hair? From what I have read do not go for synthetic hair. Do you prefer black hair for it's grab on the strings? Anyone a French carbon bow to sell? If so PM me with details. Many thanks.

Many thanks NickA for your reply--great info. on the bow.

Is there a string out there that is good for pizz / arco and slap? Have you come across a make that is suitable for all three styles?--- a bit like trying to find 'a needle in a haystack'?

Hi Hubrad Thanks for the reply. No name stamped anywhere, Bought S/H. Will quality bows have a name stamp?

[attachment=233014:French Bow.JPG][attachment=233016:French Bow (6).JPG]Can anybody tell me if my french bow is a good / average or a poor quality bow? It is 26" in length. My expertise of bows is[attachment=233011:French Bow (4).JPG][attachment=233012:French Bow (2).JPG] nil. Who is knowledgeable about the bow in the UK?--Specialist shop? The colour of the wood appears to be mahogany--could be stained? Is there a publication about the bow?

Many thanks 'SubsonicSimpleton for your bow case tip---just bought a two piece snooker cue case for my French Bow--excellent!

I had a Vox Foundation 18" cab many many moons ago--so heavy I put castors on it--lugging it in & out of the car----[size=5]Ahhh[/size]hhhhh!--my back! --Happy days!!

Good advice gentlemen. Many thanks.