gypsyjazzer

Thanks for the replies so far. 

Hi 'K'---How old were the secondhand gut strings when you bought them? Good tone on your bass?

Hi Dan--- Like you I have tried two different sets of Innovation strings. I should imagine  that they are probably near the gut sound--(Never heard a live DB with guts on though. ) I found Innovation strings quite a good sound--easy to play--but peg winding issues--the windings  tend to fray if you put them on another bass--and they do not hold their tuning to well.

Do gut strings hold their tuning like metal strings?

Do all makes of synthetic strings have tuning issues?

Call me 'Old Fashioned' but for me gut is the way to go!.

Two questions regarding gut strings:

a) Would you buy a secondhand set of gut strings?  Lack of tone? To worn?

b) Interesting question: Anybody tried gut strings on an EUB?

Ehrlund pickup wanted. PM me-with price. 

Bump

Some good info here on 'The Steel Guitar'---both lap & pedal. Over the years I have 'dabbled' on lap steel---(I don't have a lifetime to try the pedal steel!) Tried various tunings on the lap steel--both 6 string and 8 string). All tunings have their pros & cons.

My recommendation--(for what it's worth). If you go for the lap steel--is to start on the  6 string--get the knowledge of the 6 string then move up to the 8 string to 'expand' what you have learnt on the 6 string.

The first thing I would do is to listen to the style of music you want to play--find the guys that play that style of music---and find out what tuning they are using. Search the web.

Something I have often wondered--the guys that play the 3 & 4 string necks---are they musically proficient on all the necks? or just know certain tunes / certain licks on each tuning?? 

Would exchange for quality Acoustic Archtop Guitar---what have you?

As far as I know--ebony. No wear on the fingerboard after many years of practice / gigging. Good to play. No 'gooves / concave' wear from fingers.

Hi asaphbass

No makers marks inside the bass.

Due to 'Old age creeping in' (me) and recent hip operation I need to sell my trusty DB--I now play an EUB--for portability. (EUB not the same but 'does the job'). My double bass has served me well over the past 40 years.

A good sounding bass. Well looked after. Plays very well. Ply back and sides with I believe a spruce top. No splits or cracks and well maintained. Side and thumb position markings.

Fitted EP 'Weich' (light strings). Good for pizz and arco. Adjustable bridge. Comes with quality padded 'Mooridian' case/cover. Open to sensible offers. PM me if interested.

Yea!--Nat Cole Trio---Great band.

Interesting topic. I have played DB for years--mostly jazz.

My experience is: I tend to play 'On top of the beat'--that is drive the band. Most bands have no problem with that.  Some bands tend to play more 'laid back'--you adjust. If you play in a Bluegrass band they tend to play on top of the beat--more drive than swing. I have played in an 'Americana' style band--told me off a number of times for 'speeding up'--I don't think so as I am playing on top of the beat--They play a laid back style.

My conclusion is you adjust to the style of the band.

Anybody tried the Yamaha  SLB-100 Silent Upright Bass? Or the Yamaha SLB200 Silent Double Bass? Any difference between the two? Body shape only?

Have you tried other EUB's? If so how do they rate to the other EUB's ot there ?

Hi guys--thanks for the replys .

The Rev--thanks for the contact--cpc have what I want.

Staggering on--Yea--My Eminence sounds great.

I play an Eminence EUB. Where you 'plug in' you attach the cable via a double 1/4" connector--see attachment. I require a new one. I have searched the web to no avail---they must be out there. If you know where I could obtain one--new or S/H do get in touch--one lurking in your electrical 'odd & ends' drawer maybe?

As Geoff said do both. if your 'geting on in years' like myself and on a long gig it is great to sit down.

Yes--had a 'wedge' fitted to my German double bass (Circa 1880's) fitted years ago--plays great both pizz & arco.

Incidentally due to my age -old age--the bass in question is up for sale.Now play EUB. Anyone interested send me a PM and will forward details.

Bump

I would be dubious about a DB stand that has no neck support. How sturdy are the ones you have made?---meaning that having no neck support. Are the bass's  'kept out of harms way? '

Some guys don't like/use stands on gigs--I use a stand and I think putting a bass on a stand is safer than laying it down on the floor--even band members accidentally will knock into them. I did hear of a bassist who after a gig put his DB on the floor to pack up and one of the band accidentally walked into the bass and broke the neck of the bass--a costly gig!

Price drop to £3750--no offers. 

Due to advancing years (Me) I want to sell or exchange (or part exchange) my German double bass --Flat Back ---which I have had for many years. Not great cosmetically. (Well it is old!) Circa from 1880's. Written valuation in 2006 between £4,500 to £5,000. Plays well. Good  Sound .Quality machine heads. Well fitted bridge. Has inlaid position dots on side of neck and inlays from the octive position. Good for arco / pizz. Details of the bass are: Top Bout 21  1/2 " --  Ribs 9" deep --- Bottom Bout 26"-- Scale length 43 1/4"--- Length of back 44" from top of the round part of the heel to the bottom of the back. Comes with quality padded 'Mooradian' cover. 

I  would sell  or exchange (or part exchange--depending what you have) for  top quality Acoustic Archtop Guitar --100% acoustic with no pickup.

Can be seen Morpeth area Northumberland.

 PM me.

Bump

Bump

PM'ed

Contains Fingerboard Pickup / Pre-amp. Does not include Wing Pickup--you supply. Price to include postage. PM me.

Hi Kevin

Like you I have played pizz for years. 'Messed' about with the bow--self taught.  Recently got serious about the bow. Decided to get more serious about the bow. Found a pro orchestral double bassest.  One of the best things I have ever done.  There is so much to learn about the bow. 'Opened my eyes'as they say about bowing--and about the bass.

My recommendation is to find a good classical orchestral player---well worth it.

Ischell X48C double bass contact mic. Used. Good condition. (Retails at approx. £233)

ischell.com/en/products/x48c/ (ps--If this does not show go into the Ischell web site and search on:  Ischell X48C Double Bass Contact Mic ) Check on the reviews of this mic.

Comes with a small amount of fixing putty.  Mic requires phantom power. Instructions on how to fix to bass. The XLR is fixed by Velcro behind the tailpiece. Price includes postage. No hard storage case but has Ischell bag. PM me.