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So after much soul searching and rumination, I’m back in the world of the EUB. A double bass was just not going to work due to space constraints and having researched extensively, I’ve settled on a lovely four string NS Design NXT advertised locally too me that’s been in the hands of a double bassist so the setup is perfect. The stand is working as expected for my dodgy thumb, and surprisingly the end pin also works because of the clever frame. Next challenge is to master arco, but that will lead me down the rabbit hole of bow selection, grip etc. First challenge - build up my chops to gig level.
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Thanks, that’s what I though but always worth checking with the knowledgeable folk on here 😎
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Anyone using these ACS in-ear monitors that retrofit to the ACS custom ear moulds. They are only single driver so I’m not expecting them to be up to much compared to the more expensive multi-driver options or indeed my ZX10’s but it seems such a shame to have my super comfortable custom moulded ear plugs rendered redundant.
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Drill a round hole, drop two ‘fillets’ in made from same diameter dowel as the hole you drill to make up the space between the hole and the flats of the shaft, put the end screw in, jobs a good’un. This will work if the screw head is larger than the hole you drill (which presumably it is, otherwise the tuner buttons would just pull off).
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Despite all of the advice to the contrary, guess who is going to look at a very nice NXT that is available locally this weekend 🙄😂
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My 8 3/4 lb fretless P suffered from mild neck dive until I removed the D tuner. Now she sits perfectly wherever you place her. For reference, the D tuner weighed 180 grams and the replacement 70's reissue tuner weight 100 grams.
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Another Katsu router user here too. My method used to involve templates but I now prefer the @Andyjr1515 method. First, mark out the pickup shape on the bass body then, if you are using Fender/Musicman style pickups with the semi-circular bump outs for the fixing screws, drill the holes for these using the right diameter drill bit (drilling the corner radius's at the same time). Then I hog out most of the remaining material with a flat bottomed Forstner bit, before using a sharp chisel to make the pickup square edges down to about 5mm before using this edge to guide the router bit that has a top bearing, to remove the remaining material down to the required depth. With this method there is no chance of your template being out, or moving during cutting, and because most of the material is removed before you go anywhere near the router, there is less chance of the router 'digging in' and going off piste. @Andyjr1515did a great explanation of his technique here showing how he uses it for neck pockets as well as pickup routes.
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Genuine question but has anyone experienced feedback between IEM’s and a vocal mic? Our singer isn’t the strongest vocally so I am running almost +35db on her mic to get a good level to serve the FOH mix. At our gig on Sunday, I was experiencing a short feedback every time she came on or off her mic (an SM58). She was also complaining that the IEM’s were much louder in one ear which has me wondering whether one of her IEM’s was loose and potentially causing the feedback as she approached or retreated from her mic?
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Paul, Mrs JPJ and I have been to a few of those Country to Country gigs up in Glasgow and you're right, not much double bass action. I'd put this down to the difficulties of travelling transatlantic with a double bass. Having said that, it's also where I first became aware of the Eminence EUB. All things considered, I think the double bass is calling to me. The country/Americana band had our debut gig yesterday up in the wilds of Northumberland and I received more comments/compliments on my fretless P bass than I have on any other gig/bass. So I'm not in a desperate rush and will just see what pops up on here and elsewhere in the coming months.
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Not really pucka Americana as the set is a right old mix up of Americana, country, and country blues but I hear what you’re saying from the purists view point. Your Kolstein Busetto looks ideal - the right compromise between double bass and EUB but way out of my price range and similar in look to the Eminence which is also on my radar although it seems fairly rare. Like you, I’ll be doubling so I need to think about space on stage too.
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Thanks for this. It seems its a common theme with EUB’s that they are all better once you change the strings for proper Db strings. I”m still undecided between the NS style EUB and going straight to full double bass although the lack of space is suggesting the NS will probably win.
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So we have a new convert to the IEM world. My newest band venture features a female lead vocal. She’s struggled to pitch in ‘live’ rehearsals and even a 300w monitor wasn’t doing it for her. Last night, she tried my cheap LD Systems ME100 transmitter with a pair of KZ10’s and it was night and day and the best shes sang since we moved from acoustic to full band rehearsals. She will be using them again at tomorrows debut gig, and its been a massive confidence boost for her just at the right time. Now if I could just convert the other three…….😎
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So, as I’ve mentioned on here a few times, I’ve dabbled in the world of EUB owning both the Stagg (when it was fashionable) and a KK Baby Bass. I’m now playing in a country/Americana band and there’s probably half the set that would suit (and imho sound better) on double bass or a good EUB. Things putting me off going straight to DB are the physical size and feedback issues (I have enough of them already with a loud drummer, two guitars, and gentle female lead vocal). Late night browsing threw up this interesting beast Thomas Slim Line double bass. I’m guessing the reduced body depth will reduce acoustic ‘volume’ but this might not be a bad thing on a loud live stage especially as I would be using some form of piezo pickup? So here’s the question, do I stick with the idea of an EUB (most likely a NS WAV or NXT) or do i bite the bullet and go straight to db without passing go or collecting £200 (chance would be a fine thing - just to keep the monopoly puns going). All advice either way gratefully accepted.
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Good question, It’s a ‘Pulse’ universal flightcase this one
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The Aluminium/Aluminum Double Bass **Mega Thread** :)
JPJ replied to Beedster's topic in EUB and Double Bass
Fascinating work by @Blartfactor10 who happens to be local to me, and I have heard his Pfretzschner in action and can confirm its a lovely sounding beast. -
I’m a huge Behringer X-Air fan, having used the XR18 for about five years. I have mine racked up in a 6U rack case, along with a 1U draw for all your essential cables/adapters/iPad etc, and the obligatory DriveRack (great when you are mixing FOH from the side of the stage whilst playing). The essential external router, in my case an Apple AirPort Express is velcro’d to the top of the draw unit, and I have a patch bay in the rear for the connections to the tops and subs. I added an X-Touch controller (along with a clever magnetic overlay) for on-the-fly adjustments as physical faders are much easier than the iPad for quick changes. I recently experienced a strange ‘dead’ aux out which I eventually tracked down to being a routing issue, and this was causing me to consider moving the Behringer on, but now shes fully functioning again I see no need and will instead focus on upgrading the tops and subs (currently 2x EV ZLX15P & 2 x Peavey 400W powered bass bins). Obviously my setup could hardly be called ‘compact’ but I get some nice compliments on the sound we achieve across the two bands I am involved with, and I have had a few other bands ask me to do sound for them so I must be doing something right. NOTE: in the third photo I was using the MacBook to record all outputs at a ‘technical rehearsal’ for my newest band and normally, the X-Touch would sit on top of the rack case with the iPad propped up in the open lid on the meters screen.
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This used to happen to me (once mid-gig) and it was diagnosed as a form of cramp. Secret is to drink plenty of water whilst playing/rehearsing and it seems to do the trick for me.
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Who wants the ultimate bass amp for Christmas? Go on, you know you want to 😂 -
Here’s my 21.5” fretless Harley Benton Uke bass. Bought on a whim a couple of years ago, and restrung with Aquila Thunderblack strings. just took it out of its gig bag for the first time in ages and it was only a couple of cents off being in tune.
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Hmmm it certainly gets the DB vibe doesn't it 🤔 Nice playing by the way and thanks for sharing.
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Cheers Jim, The sound clips I have heard of the Ibanez are interesting, but I really want something in the longer scale.
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Howdy folks. Having parted with my five string KK Baby Bass, the inevitable has happened and I’ve landed a gig that would really suit me doubling on EUB and electric bass. I’ve spent a lot of time researching options (I’d love a BSX but its well out of my price range, as are the higher end NS Designs). The Warwick Triumph seems to give a pretty convincing DB sound for not a lot of moolar (around NS WAV secondhand prices). Whilst the WAV is still leading in my mind, the quirky body shape of the Triumph is tempting me. Question time - any Rockbass Triumph users on here who would like to share their experiences with this bass?
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The epoxy idea isn’t as daft as it first sounds, but I’d use an epoxy putty rather than liquid. The obvious alternative is to drill the smaller hole diameter and then file the flats using a square needle file.
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Not a fan of Marcus's style but boy he can play. Really enjoyed that, what a lovely down to earth guy.
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What desktop studio monitors size amplification for home practice ?
JPJ replied to basskit_case's topic in Amps and Cabs
Small update, the correct height desktop speaker stands arrived yesterday and I've installed them this morning. Now bearing in mind the mix was tremendous with the speakers sitting on my desk (on foam isolation pads) but now they're up where they are supposed to be there is a noticeable improvement. How would I describe this? Well clarity springs to mind - the ability to mentally separate out the individual instruments, the way the vocals sit on top of the mix and not buried in it. I've always looked at the audio community with 'emperor's new clothes' suspicions but after this experience I think I might have to adjust my position. Now has anyone got any links to those gold plated cables? 🤣
