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[quote name='bilbo230763' post='439996' date='Mar 20 2009, 08:50 AM']... I do ok but I really wish I could sound like Marc Johnson![/quote] Don't we all The double bass was thrust upon me in High School. Originally I took hold of it left handed (I'm a lefty by nature) but the music teacher said "no no" and made me learn righty. That's been a blessing in disguise. I took it up again in Uni whilst studying the Tuba and then played it off and on since then. Now it's my main thing for our original stuff. It really is the most fun instrument IMO.

Here's a somewhat comprehensive list of pups and mics [url="http://www.doublebassguide.com/?page_id=21"]http://www.doublebassguide.com/?page_id=21[/url] Also try TB here [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43100"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43100[/url] Cheers

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='436313' date='Mar 16 2009, 05:13 PM']So how does this work? I can read charts (show tunes, L.I.T.S.O.Mowtown, the standard Jaco charts), but I'm not too hot on my cold reading (if you know what I mean )...is there anywhere that would give an example of the sort of charts you'd be expected to read? Would you be given some charts to read cold in the audition? Do you get any time to look at the charts beforehand? Mucho Grassyarse! [/quote] IME, the charts can range from professional copies to handwritten on a napkin (it happened). As long as you can sight read to a good level you'll be ok. The thing is though, your sight reading will improve substantially doing those sorts of gigs. You do useally get a little time to look over the charts and get your pencil to them. But, it's not all reading. I literally went from reading charts in the production band playing electric bass to playing double bass in a jazz trio with no music at all. But, it was still great playing music all night every night.

[quote name='stonecoldbass' post='435110' date='Mar 15 2009, 11:23 AM']I recently did nine months on royal caribbean cruiselines, in the caribbean no less! I was on the 2 largest cruise ships in the world, the freedom and liberty of the seas. It's true that your sight reading does have to be pretty good, mine was average but quickly got better, and you need to be pretty well versed in lots of different styles. Here are a few points to consider: You will be sharing a cabin - I shared with the drummer, luckily we got on like a house on fire and we're still great friends The cabins are tiny and you will be sleeping in bunk beds.... The food is average canteen food there are strict uniform and passenger/crew 'interaction' rules You will be playing the same shows every night. For at least 6 months....! Good stuff: You get to meet and play with some fantastic people You do get a lot of time to yourself to practice and go sightsee the various ports Great parties!! Dancers.....singers..... Pay should be around $1800 a month Tax free....i think!! Nothin better for your chops than playing in a pro setup night after night Gettin paid to play bass halfway round the world and still gettin time to work on your tan ;-) Best of luck, I highly recommend it!!! Craig[/quote] +1 If you have time on your hands and wish to hone your craft as well as see the world, go work on a ship. I made my way around half the world and have seen lots. In fact it's the reason I live in the uk and not the states, met my wife on a ship. They aren't as cheesy as they seem. You get paid to play music seven days a week, plus your fed and watered and you get to see the world. Oh, and the shagging is true.

[quote name='slobluesine' post='432271' date='Mar 12 2009, 11:34 AM']does anyone have a piece of DB tail wire with some clamps spare?[/quote] I have a spare wire from a tailpiece that was replaced. I'll check it tonight to see that it's ok. Your welcome to it. PM me your details and I'll post it this weekend. Cheers

The Point in Cardiff is closing? Is that for good or temp? That is a great rock venue, but it sure gets bloody warm in there.

If anyone is knocking around Bradford/West Leeds on Saturday, Evenhand is playing an acoustic gig at The Shoulder of Mutton on Ottley Rd. We're on somewhat early, maybe around 8pm for an hour, as we have another gig at a private party in Skipton later that night. Come and enjoy. Don't forget to introduce yourself too. Cheers,

I use an Upton Revolution II into an Acoustic Image Focus with either an Ampeg 12" or a BFM O10.5. I sometimes mix in an SM57 but this is only for low playing levels and recording as it tends to feedback through the amp.

Yay, definitely Yay. His feel is undeniable. His melodic sense is great plus even though he may sound "busy", it all works together with the rest of the group he's playing with. His style was not unimposing, but that's what made the man. Yay!

Great news Jez. Enjoy

[quote name='samej' post='393775' date='Jan 28 2009, 03:59 PM']Sadly no beating was done! I think it was a pretty good deal still. I might have got it slightly cheaper online but I think they have set it up quite well so it's easily worth paying the extra.[/quote] Congrats mate and enjoy.

I recently sold a Hohner stick bass to this fella. Great to deal with and great comms. Feel confident when doing business with him. Thanks again.

Welcome to the search for a DB samej. Have you tried bartering with the music shop? Walk in with a wad of cash and tell them you'll take it. A small profit for them is better than no profit in these times, buyer's market and all that. Try to talk them into it and be firm on your price. Maybe also tell them you need their services in the very near future for strings and a setup so they will get more ££ out of you then. Good luck. Cheers,

Hi and welcome BassQueen. It's great that you're getting stuck into DB. Enjoy Cheers

[quote name='merchant' post='371222' date='Jan 5 2009, 06:26 PM']Roger Dawson in London has been doing this sort of thing for quite a while. He collaborated with Barry Guy to make a travel bass: [url="http://www.barryguy.com/travelbass/travelbass02/index.html"]http://www.barryguy.com/travelbass/travelbass02/index.html[/url] I've played one of these and was very impressed.primarily designed to be used amplified they still put out a fair bit of acoustic sound. I had my neck re-set a few years ago and talked with my luthier (who trained with Roger and now makes the travel basses) about having it made to be removable, but decided against it at the time. Not sure why with hind sight. Oh well. The only issue is finding a way to secure the soundpost while in transit without the neck, or else become proficient in putting it back in place all the time. Thomas[/quote] Cheers for the link. Checked out Barry's bass. Not sure the neck comes all the way off though. Great looking thing. The sound post is one of the more difficult issues. I think Rufus had his pinned in place once they found the sweet spot for his bass. He basically said that it wasn't adjusted for such a long time that they where confident in the placement and nailed the thing in place I'm taking another approach and cutting a hatch in the C bout to set the post. Probably not as elegant to some but this bass needs to be highly functional and quickly adjustable. One point is the strings. I'm not sure hybrids like the Honeys will cope with the constant tuning and slacking. Might have to go with some metal strings again. Not really my tone but I'm sure it won't be the only compromise along the way.

The dovetail maybe overkill like you say. Looking at several variations, they seemed to be happy with a thick wooden base to the neck that fits very snugly into the joint on the block. I'd prefer a bit of metal in there just to minimise wear as I'll be taking mine to pieces often. Your idea of a narrower bass sounds very nice indeed. Keep us posted on that build.

[quote name='synaesthesia' post='370988' date='Jan 5 2009, 03:01 PM']An EUB is not a AUB, but the difference is not much in the RN concept.[/quote] Very true and it's amazing to see how many different variations there are with the removable neck. I'm still trying to figure out which to use. I noticed the BSX mounts onto the body similarly to a BG with a neck pocket. Looks like a solid method. Does it appear to "wear" much taking it apart and re-assembling it? I would think a nice hard finish would keep the wear to a minimum. I thought a steel joint would be the most robust way to go too, but not so sure now.

Not meaning to be funny but, the Eminence and BSX are pretty much considered EU basses and the Jauray is actually a double bass with a removable neck and there is a difference. If you want a portable bass that's easy to travel with then by all means the BSX, Eminence, Azola etc... are great basses. These double basses with removable necks are a different kettle of fish altogether. There is a great article on [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460884&highlight=Rufus+Reid+Removable+neck"]TB with Rufus Reid[/url] explaining how he gets to play his main bass with the neck conversion. I imagine this would appeal to the big players. I think Charlie Hayden may have one as well. Interesting stuff really.