Clarky

A double bass is bigger than a Precision, that is what I meant. So what were you thinking, Silvia?

There's a BC thread abut them, lovely looking basses [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/112080-xylem-basses-guitars-build-progress/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/112080-xylem-basses-guitars-build-progress/[/url]

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1352202035' post='1859914'] Mine's a large one. [/quote] Mine's bigger

There's a load of threads about pickups eg this one [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190082-double-bass-pickups/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/190082-double-bass-pickups/[/url] I like the Full Circle and Realist best of the ones I have tried but neither is cheap (unless you find one s/h) and the FC (which has the reputation of being very feedback resistant compared to other piezo pickups) requires fitting into an adjustable bridge. The cheap and cheerful choice is a BassMax or Shadow/Underwood. The latest favorite of many on TalkBass and some BCers (eg, thisnameistaken) though is the Ehrlund contact pickup. Thats up there in FC territory price-wise but if it works on your bass it apparently sounds fantastically natural.

I read that guy's comments too (think it was in one of my threads on TB). Strikes me as rather dodgy as you run the risk of damaging the core, especially if its a thin filament of wire or other such breakable material.

Takamine B10 or TB10 comes close: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKEtECsF8To For a more traditional solid body, I would say a Fender J or P plucked over the end of the neck with black nylon tape strings (TruBass or La Bella's)

He's looking a bit older these days (aren't we all?) but here is discussing his new signature strings from Rotosound which I guess will be released imminently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbsZvnlR8Cg

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1351869857' post='1856428'] That doesn't really work if you're in a rockabilly band. [/quote] ..or cool

I would drop wateroftyne or warwickhunt a PM, they are from the same neck of the woods and know Howard (Bass Doc) very well I believe

The DVD is a lot better quality than the old VHS video - love it. I didn't realise that Danny T virtually never plays two-fingered, almost every note is plucked with his right forefinger (which is one fat finger). Like Jamerson and his claw, I am amazed by his facility given multiple fingers are so much easier to play with

Getting close. Here's the poster [attachment=122527:553570_505668626111940_123114833_n.jpg]

As you know Al, I have side markers on my double bass for precisely teh reason that I am new-ish to my band and don't want to screw up, but eventually I want to remove them. Alternatively you could buy a fretted double bass [url="http://www.gbase.com/gear/rickenbacker-bedpost-fretted-upright-d-1935-b"]http://www.gbase.com/gear/rickenbacker-bedpost-fretted-upright-d-1935-b[/url]

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1351773723' post='1855169'] Neil Tarlton's book, 'beginning scales' is very good for getting to work on scales in different positions. [/quote] I just ordered this (it costs a tenner) - here's the link [url="http://web.onetel.com/~andreavicari/neiltarlton/index.html"]http://web.onetel.com/~andreavicari/neiltarlton/index.html[/url]

[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1351711467' post='1854548'] My main problem is losing some dexterity and muscle power. [/quote] This is a big problem with upright bass if you don't practice regularly, along with losing calluses on finger tips

[quote name='gcordez' timestamp='1351620192' post='1853368'] ok, so how is it? [/quote] My DVD only arrived yesterday and I doubt I will get the chance to watch it until the weekend. However I assume its identical to the video in content (see OP for comments on the video) in which case it should be a treat

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1351594402' post='1852951'] I don't really play bass guitar at home any more but I do pick up the double bass pretty much every day. There are days when I'm not home for long enough to play it but otherwise it always gets picked up even if it's just for 15 minutes while I'm cooking dinner or something. Can't resist it. [/quote] This for me too ^^^^ (except I don't cook dinner, thankfully!)

Me again! Roger bought a DB pickup off me and paid superfast. Top man

My favourite strings feel-wise are Innovation Silver Slaps but I currently have a set of Spirocore Solo (downtuned to orchestral) on my 3/4 flatback as these have a similar feel (not quite as easy on the hands) but more growl (I need a slightly more sustaining, steel-type sound in my band). If I was in a rootsier type band I definitely would have SIlver Slaps on my bass