ceilidhswinger

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1329426184' post='1542434']
I'll try to get it sorted this weekend and run it at an open mic on Monday night to see what it's like.
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Look forward to hearing how you get on Tom

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1329431188' post='1542557']
sorry...mince?
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In Scotland if your describing something that is not particularly good its mince! "Gee that pick-up sound great!" or "don't buy it, its mince!" Good or bad, happy or sad!

Mmmm! let me know how you get on Tom please. Its whether to go for one or wait until a second hand Underwood becomes available on Basschat.

[size=4][color=#000000][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Anyone out there tried the Hurley Virtuoso pick up for double bass and what are your thoughts, any good, suitable for jazz?[/font][/color][/size]

Thanks Fatback! cheap as!

Looking to swap a Schaller magnetic for an Underwood or similar pick-up. Anyone out there fancy a delve into the chrome world?[attachment=99356:150953.jpg]

[quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1328132061' post='1522525']
Apologies for that last post I am clearly a numpty. You posted double bass didn't you!
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Apologies for that last post I am clearly a numpty. You posted double bass didn't you!
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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ha ha! no probs Lemon Cello! [/font][/color]

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1328116481' post='1522111']
I use a similar bass guitar one. Works fine, but I would love a hand drill with a winder on the end. Luthiers use them and it's quick!
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I use a similar bass guitar one. Works fine, but I would love a hand drill with a winder on the end. Luthiers use them and it's quick!
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Yeah Geoff! The guy that looks after my basses has one, must ask him where he got his, probably Touchtone Tonewoods (Stentor) he puts on a set of strings in seconds.

Christ that's cheap as chips!


Thanks BassBus

WANTED double bass peg-winder second hand/used/unwanted.

Ta!

The other thing to remember is the feet of the bridge also need shaped and trimmed down to allow sound to come through bridge.

Great idea Monckyman! thanks for posting.

[attachment=96018:HavSwing_0011.JPG]Hi folks, I'm the double bass player singer with my band Havana Swing, straight ahead Django and here's a biog taken from our web-site, check out Spotify to hear our second CD 'Django's Lion' and youtube for loads of vids of us playing concerts and festivals, hope you enjoy!

[b]Scottish band Havana Swing have been delighting audiences for years with their fiery brand of Gypsy Jazz. Formed In 1986, the band comprises of 3 Guitarists, Clarinet and Double Bass and will take you on a musical journey of The Hot Club De France through Parisian cafes and Gypsy campfires! Lightning solos coupled with subtle harmonies will leave you in no doubt that this is the real thing and you will quickly notice from the band sound, the obvious musical enjoyment derived from playing in the style of Django Reinhardt.[/b]
[b]Havana Swing are well respected throughout the Jazz Manouche and Hot Club world of music mainly from their live performances and their CD recordings-“Django Ecossais” and “Django’s Lion”[/b]
[b]The band have been featured on Parkinson’s BBC Sunday supplement and BBC Radio 2 Desmond Carrington show “The Music Goes Round.”[/b]

[b]Havana[/b][b] Swing are pleased to announce the will be playing Glastonbury 2011[/b]

[b]Join their ever increasing following with the masters of Gypsy Swing.[/b]
[b]www.havanaswing.com[/b]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoGJqiiCHqo[/media][attachment=96018:HavSwing_0011.JPG]

Great idea!

Up here in Scotland there are a few instrument repairers but I use Dave Ewan 07729974818 Perthshire.

Hi Tony, screws arrived yesterday thanks very much, have a great Christmas,

Calum

Your not gonna believe this, met an old friend who does up old instruments, he was showing me an old bass he was taking old parts from and low and behold on the tatty old bridge was an Underwood. He gave me it for nothing and said 'that's your Christmas'

God bless us everyone!

Make your pick-up list and get it ready for The basschat January sales!

Have a great Christmas!

Welcome to basschat Missouri

Hi mate, no problem, if your really wanting to get rid of them all, I would list them with this post to anybody who is interested and also post in For sale DB paraphinalia or what ever its called. Or you could be a mate an PM me first if you have an Underwood for sale ha ha!

Thanks folks! I have mucked around over the years lowering action and using old bridges as a template but I would like to have a go at setting it up properly. I will have a look at your link.

Thanks again

Calum

Anybody out there got any advice on how to fit a new double bass bridge to match fingerboard? not a lot of info online.

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What ye got big boy? I'm looking for an Underwood, but what else ye got that might float my boat?
Calum

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Hi, I'm on the Isle of Wight but 'ANG ON! ...I've just dug it out and it appears to be broken! :-(

So sorry to disappoint, but I'm certainly not in the habit of swapping or selling faulty stuff!

I do have LOTS of pickups though, some of which I'm thinking of moving on.

Is it a Realist specifically that you're after?

I have a boxed Realist Sound Clip and a boxed complete Schertler DYN-B system including preamp that I've moved away from now, amongst many others!
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I would use Dexion or similar angle iron cut to size to fit dimensions of your amp, you can then remove as necessary eg; on stage.

Sorry Clarky, it was Fridays 2nd December series 24 episode 19 Dundee and Midlothian if you can be arsed you can spot our 10 seconds online on Channel 4 4od

Hi Pkomor,

How much are you selling Underwood for? I'm looking for second hand one.


Calum