6stringbassist

Give the Shuttle 3.0 a try too. That's what I use and it's plently loud enough for most gig situations where you won't have PA backup, and it has a great DI for larger gigs. It weighs in at less than 2lbs.

They're pretty cool sounding aren't they ?. They're also pretty much flat and 'uncoloured' too.

Anyone have any information and playing experience on these very nice looking French luthier made basses. There's a really nice one one on Ebay at the moment. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140316195627"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140316195627[/url]

I just use one Berg EX112ER with a Shuttle 3.0. I find it plenty loud enough to cope with quite a loud drummer in my jazz/funk band. I don't have the Shuttle on more than 6 or 7, and my bass isn't on full. I don't have it on more than about 5 with the two trios that I play in.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='470158' date='Apr 22 2009, 10:55 PM']Kev, have you ever played EUB's or double bass before? I had a try of a DB once, as a very young person at Mable Fletcher Music School, 1986, I think and it frightened the bejeezus out of me. My wife wants me to get the real thing and not a EUB....PLEASE HAVE A WORD WITH HER. [/quote] Hi Steve I hired a DB for a month last year, but I really couldn't and didn't play it much at all. The EUB is totally different though, so much easier to play. And it does sound like a DB that's amplified. There's a left handed Mo Clifton one for sale at the Gallery .

[quote name='steve-soar' post='467607' date='Apr 20 2009, 04:31 PM']Hi Mike, I played one for a couple of weeks back in '86 when they first came out, upside down, as I too am a lefty. I thought they were very uninspiring and awkward to play, even though the controls didn't get in the way. The sound, as I remember, was always dull, with no bottom end. Maybe they're better now.[/quote] I had one too ages ago, I totally agree with Steve, I though it was pretty awful and weedy sounding really lightweight though. That's why the originals were made from carbon fibre. When Ned Steinberger came up with the original design, he found that it only sounded good when it was clamped to a workbench which added to the density of the instrument.

Thanks Paul !. There's another company advertising them on ebay too, again they're in Germany though but that's not a problem.

Anyone know where to try one in the UK ?.

I'm very impatient too. But I've managed to wait 18 months for a Sei bass to be built, and I'm halfway through my second wait for a Sei. John Shukers waiting time isn't as long I don't think. What I'm saying is I'd order what you want from him rather than buy a Fender any day.

Just sold a set of DR strings to Dan. Excellent sale with no problems at all. Cheers.

Thanks Lee !. Have you got your HD350 yet ?.

Looks a bit pointy, and not enough strings......you did ask

You've some really nice basses there !. I used to have a Wal 5, I'd love a Wal 6 and I plan on getting a fretless 4 soon.

Isn't that close to London ?. If it is then Martin Petersen at the Gallery.

Lee, I know what you mean and that's what I'm trying to avoid doing. I notice Mark at Bassdirect sells Radial gear, so I'm hoping to pop over this week sometime. How does the HD350 sound with the Accugrooves ?.