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I must get a whammy bar for my bass

The man you want to speak to is Kenny McDonald 0131 669 3812.Comes highly recommended Iain

Nor does it work for me

There ya go [url="http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=3e11ef3d2806fe23cbd3870f086c355e&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkbass.com%2Fforum%2Ff17%2Fstring-tension-chart-227249%2F&v=1&libid=1314350467333&out=http%3A%2F%2Fbaen.tamu.edu%2Fusers%2Frel%2Fpersonal%2FBassStrings.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.orange.co.uk%2Fall%3Fq%3Ddouble%2Bbass%2Bstring%2Btensions%26brand%3Douk%26tab%3Dweb%26p%3Dsearchbox%26pt%3Dnewhptest_hp10_cursor%26segment%3D10&title=String%20tension%20chart%20-%20TalkBass%20Forums&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fbaen.tamu.edu%2Fusers%2Frel%2Fperso...ssStrings.html&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13143505221563"]http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go..._13143505221563[/url] Talkbass has lots on it -just google it

My favourite bit of all is the link between "Do You Wanna" and "Death and Night and Blood"It like the air clears from a malevolent sickness to the thoughts of a coke-fuelled axe murderer about to go on a spree(musically) Brilliant band much under-rated at the time and sadly spurned by the musical press of the day for throwing one of their own out a hotel? window for a bad review.Those were the days.BTW listen to this-I remember the first time I heard this I thought it was the best thing I had ever heard and it still sounds original [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRHx22hTGUA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRHx22hTGUA[/url] Greenday or what?

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1128434' date='Feb 15 2011, 03:15 PM']I'm thinking of getting a cheap set of gut strings from India (eBay) for the NS Wav EUB. I've never used them before, so I suppose I need advice on the pros and cons of such strings. What are the pitfalls to look out for? What are the benefits of such strings etc? Your wisdom and guidance is much needed [/quote] Not sure what kind of pickup is on the NS.If it's magnetic then it won't pick up the guts,so no sound.If it's a piezo you'll be OK.I wouldn't go for that cheap Indian guts.I've seen reviews on Talkbass and DoubleBassChat and they're not universally liked as they're very stiff and the quality of the gut is poor.With guts you also have maintenance/stretching/tuning problems.I wouldn't bother unless you want all these problems at a big price-decent guts can set you back £250-£500 a set!If you're after a similar low tension feel then companies like Innovation and Presto make hybrid strings that would suit you better and cost £75-100 a set.Also look at Obligatos,Evah Perazzi's,etc.It all depends what kind of sound/feel you're after.There's plenty of people on here who have put double bass strings on to their NS's so I'm sure they'll be along in a minute. Good luck-it's a never ending quest! Iain

Not a bit posed,and with the Fellini remix

[quote name='Marvin' post='974652' date='Oct 1 2010, 10:08 PM']I like Garbage, the singer's really nice :blush:[/quote] She also stole my mates' Rickenbacker

Anybody else watch it?I personally loved it,a great mix of songs carried off with panache by very good instrumentalists.The sound was brilliant as well-good old Beeb.What kind of bass guitar was he playing?Very funky fruity sound

[attachment=57318:_40028_4...610450_n.jpg]Me in our latest incarnation-The Driftwood Cowboys.Supporting Reg Mueross of Hank Wangford fame at a hall nowhere near you on Sep 3rd!

[quote name='risingson' post='924215' date='Aug 13 2010, 06:08 PM']Eek. John Jacques-Burnell, Geddy Lee and John Paul Jones all panned in one sentence. Each to their own of course, but you couldn't have picked three more revered and highly emulated bassists if you'd even tried[/quote] No one's biting tonight-some of my faves

There are some shockers out there but ones that spring to mind are the bloke out of the Stranglers,him from Rush and the bass "player" from Lead Zeppalin-all crap

Has anybody got experience of the Headway EDB-1 as a preamp for bass?I know it's 2 channel so can add mic at a later date but soundwise is the Fishman Platinum Pro Bass a decent buy?I have a Bassmax pickup fitted right now. Cheers Iain

[quote name='cytania' post='878002' date='Jun 26 2010, 10:31 AM']Tough gig for Willie Nelson's bassist Bee Spears, for first half of the set the sound just wasn't gelling. Him and the drummer kept looking for time queues as Willie quickly lurched between one old hit and the next. Mister Spears was manfully keeping the beat up as the drummer appeared only to have a snare and some brushes. Also Bee Spears was playing a Gibson Les Paul type bass which had a very trebly sound, sorta country but really up with the guitar end of things. I bet he was wishing for his old Epiphone or a Fender or anything with more umph. Maybe the stage sound was bad, maybe it's having a legend as a bandleader who doesn't pay much attention to what's going on behind him but the sidesmen kept slugging away and eventually things came together. Epic bass endurance. Did it appear better to anyone actually there, wasn't great on the TV for me...[/quote] I agree.Willie made it hard for everybody as his timing was not the best all the way through.The whole thing was a bit lacking in oomph and messy

[quote name='Sparkman' post='816451' date='Apr 23 2010, 04:53 PM']Hi there - I've got a 1900's 3\4 czech bass - looks gorgeous but not happy with the volume (always) or tone (often). It's got a carved top and ply back n sides. No idea what the fingerboard is but it's stained black. I paid about 900 euro for it in Prague about 10 years ago. If I replace the sides and back with solid wood and replace the fingerboard is it likely to help the volume, tone? Or is there anything else I can do? Any thoughts\suggestions welcome...tks[/quote] I would take it to a bass luthier with experience and get it set up properly-soundpost adjustment can be crucial and every bass is different.Increasing string height will give you more volume but will make it harder to play until you get used to it.What kind of strings are on it?Are they past their sell-by date?If you want volume I suggest Spirocore Mittels which are fairly high tension.Of course your bass may suit low tension better. Getting it re-built will cost a lot.You're looking at £2000 plus .If you're not happy after a good setup and new strings punt it on. There are much more experienced players on here but I think they may say something similar Iain

Thanks for the replies everyone.I was guesstimating about £2500 to refurbish it to a decent standard so if it wasn't worth a lot more than that there's no point.I'll leave this one to a luthier. Cheers Iain

Spotted this and it looks like it's a high quality bass but needing repairs. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-double-bass_W0QQitemZ170466396631QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item27b096c9d7"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-double-bass_...=item27b096c9d7[/url] Anyone out there care to comment on it and the potential costs to get it in a decent playable condition.Does it need a whole new neck or is that break repairable? Cheers Iain

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='774117' date='Mar 14 2010, 09:44 AM']Looks like a very small 3/4 to me. Would make a nice chamber bass with a decent bridge on it. All depends on the sound. If it has that "shove" to it, it's worth going for, but if it sounds too quiet and almost strangled, I wouldn't bother. Definitely worth going to try it if you can, though.[/quote] Mmm.Bit problematic given my geographical position-will keep my eye on it though.Have you ordered the Hora yet?We're all on tenterhooks for the next installment of "Buying a reasonably-priced new bass in the UK"

What do the more experienced of DB'ers think of this one? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-3-4-Double-Bass-1920s-Played-in-40s-US-Airbases_W0QQitemZ180479960438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item2a0571a576"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-3-4-Double-Bass...=item2a0571a576[/url] Says it's 1920's but I thought it looks more like a ply bass from the grain,although the back does look like an earlier German.Is it worth a punt? Iain

[quote name='oldslapper' post='763038' date='Mar 3 2010, 03:21 PM']Here's a pic of the old beastie. just had a lovely set up. But didn't make my mind up on replacement strings yet, so will go back with new strings to be put on and any further adjustments. Solid top/back/sides. Slightly bowed back. Such a massive sound. It's old and "well used", but I love it. Also put EUB pics up (it's only a cheapie (£500)but authentic enough to get me the jazz gig).... John[/quote] Did you look for the label in the bass?Would like to know what make it is-the wood looks very like sapele to me! Enjoy

The Cure with "Primary"-always liked that song