Rabbie
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The mediums are excellent strings IMO, very powerful, complex, dark. I really enjoyed them on my previous bass. -
[quote name='BenTunnicliffe' timestamp='1449703905' post='2926224'] First of all - JEEEEEZ!! 12mm?! yes but bear in mind it was with raw gut strings and primarily slapping sets. Also, while I'm here, I have been told on numerous occasions that it's worth slowly raising the action of your double bass (provided you have an adjustable bridge) as you slowly get your $h1t together and your hands get stronger and that it is the route to sounding more proper..... Myth? [/quote] That was the general consensus in older days, I myself got trapped in that school of thought. Probably myth in 2015 IMO. Truth is: 1- you get older, tire more easily, even as an experienced player. 2 - you become a better musician and wish to express yourself more fluid-ly 3 - you almost always play through an amp or DI. All lf this points to getting a bass that you find enjoyable to play. For some, that means a very low action, for other a slightly higher action, but probably rarely a super high action. Still my opinion though, no gospel by any means.
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I started off in the 'high action is best' camp and gut strings to boot. I felt that I had somehow to keep the flame of the old guys alive. Had that for years and thought I was the bees knees. Then I saw the light only a couple of months ago. Fed up of struggling with hard to play instruments, switched to low action and steels and I sound waaaaaaaay groovier and more relaxed. My action is not really mega low (7mm-11mm), but it was well high before (12-16mm and guts). The former approach suited me at one time, when slapping was my bread and butter; the latter suits me now, I slap much less. Each to their own I say, listen to your fingers and your years and the decision will be the right one, then keep an open mind anyway.
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Nearly new, personally never had it on my bass but bought it as nearly new from a very reputable Basschatter. £35 posted.
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Aye, PM me your address please and I'll post them to you sir.
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I have a bunch of 1-2 year old guts that are all Lenzner brand and have had various degree of use. It is impossible for me to remember what was used for how long but most gut users believe that guts can and will last for many years, so these are still just at the beginning of their lives hopefully. Anyhow, I have 1 x G (raw gut) 1 x D (raw gut) 2 x A (both raw guts) 1 x E old innovation string goodness knows what kind but metal on the outside and synthetic inside, works really well with guts. 1 x E and A Gut-a-Like Swingmasters Job-lot £60. I'm really not interested in splitting the strings as it would be too much faffing about with postage, so as a deterrent I can sell them singularly for £25 each (and £25 for the innovation and gut-a-likes altogether). Thanks very much.
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On hold
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Swinging fella! Great job!
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Thomann has this new for £140 plus postage (£150). That's crazy cheap for this quality of bag but sorts of knocks my price way off, so £95 for a bag that is still as new in terms of condition, though it has been used so it may not be in sterile condition.
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PS I'm in Perth Scotland so probably too far for most but pickup is welcome. Insured postage for this is in the region of £40, so if you are happy with a lesser option or know a better option obviously that's money off the price.
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Good point Owen and luscious it is indeed. It's weight is actually surprisingly light for the beef it puts out but we are still roughly 43-52lb, I think more or less 20kg but I may be wrong. I prefer it upright as in photo but yes you an use it wedge as well. All the info from Greenboy are here http://greenboy.us Any query of course contact me and I will do my best to answer. I can guarantee top top top top class sound here, honest guys. I'm not all that clued up in technicalities but the website above does a good job of answering most tecchy queries.
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Or my Tom & Will bag for sale in the classifieds? Shameless shameless shameless advertising here....
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Arg, just posted this on the wrong section: can a lovely moderator please put it in the amps and cabs section. Thanks.
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Rare as hen's teeth on here and absolutely best cabinet I have tried. Brand new made for me by the great guys at Tricky Audio in August, BUT simply too powerful for my upright uses and too difficult to take to the gig in a car which also has a double bass and a band member with several guitars and his amp. I am now getting a crazy 8 from the same maker, which will cover 80% of my needs. These guys are truly great and make a wonderful product. Don't take it from me, search the Internet and find reviews and opinion on the Greenboy fearless. £750 posted in the UK. The sound is absolutely the best sound I have ever had in a loud setting. It is indeed loud and clear beyond its size, like all reviews will say. Again, only selling as too large and powerful for my double bass needs and because I need the money. Happy to trade with small and light cabs like Crazy8, or Phil Jones stuff plus balance my way. Thank you very much. [attachment=206039:IMG_0001.JPG]
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Bump at £110
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One week old, here's the last remaining item of my clearout. Pirastro Oliv A string, gut inside, luscious flat wound wrap outside. New they cost an eye watering amount of money as you know. I got it one week old off Talkbass only a month ago and never fitted it on my bass.
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If you PM me your email I can send you an image of the actual one. And here is the link online to the full description http://www.gear4music.com/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/DISC-Tom-and-Will-3-4-Double-Bass-Gig-Bag-Black-and-Yellow/111U
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Up at £130 posted
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SOLD - Schertler Dyn-B mic and Pre A III acoustic preamp
Rabbie replied to Rabbie's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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The best reproduction of the double bass sound IMO. I and no feedback (at least at humane volumes, drummer included). This stuff is the best, go check out the retail price if you need a coronary. I bought it here a while back for £400, so passing it on with a considerable saving. The system consists of the Schertler DynB contact microphone and the Pre A III acoustic preamp. Some people like to use their own preamp, but Schertler does not recommend it, saying their preamp is optimised for their mics. If you wished to buy only the mic, despite Schertler's advice, that would be £200, and £100 for the preamp. It's the older model, the one without the blue, which is better, cause you don't need phantom power. PS- reason for sale is that my Bryant has gone, so I don't need a mic for a good bass.
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Black and yellow. Super protective and in superb condition. One year old, no issues. RRP £225. Get it her for £95
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Bump at £40, now in eBay as well, so I shall withdraw or from here.
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Blimey! Never seen a bass going this fast! A very eminent classical pro came to my house today and snapped it up for his son who is going to music uni. Less than 24 hours after advertising it! Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. I know I sold it for less than worth, but I'm not a greedy person, that's how much j had paid for it and especially it's going to be played at the standards it deserves.