petebassist

When I started out, I did briefly order and try out a Stagg, a Palatino/Harley Benton, and an Aria SWB Lite, and found that they all moved around a lot when playing standing up. I won't comment on the sound because I haven't tried an EUB with decent strings and a good amp. Then I picked up a used/seasoned acoustic Stentor 1950 for under £400, put some good strings on, and have used that as my pub gig mainstay for over three years. For me, whatever DB you can afford, learning to coax out that amazing acoustic sound from a DB is what it's all about...

Geoff, many thanks for this tip - I might try the Oliv.

Thanks chaps, good advice about the sound post - I think I need to get it to a luthier for an MOT. Apart from this quirk, it's a great bass otherwise for my needs, it's never let me down. Pete

Hi, I have Pirastro Obligato strings on my Stentor 1950 acoustic bass, which sound great apart from the G string, which can sometimes sound 'tinny' compared to the other strings. Has anyone had a similar issue and tried a different G string, such as a gut string, to get more of a 'boom' sound? Or am I being a bit lazy? I can get a more mellow sound by playing up the neck a bit, and using a bit more skin. Any advice would be welcome, Thanks, Pete

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I've played a 1950 for over two years, and it's never let me down. Nice sound from the solid top with that mwah that Hugh talks about in his video, and great for tight gigs where you don't mind the ply back and sides talking an occasional knock. I use Pirastro Obligatos for pizzicato, and they've been on over two years and still going. Best of luck getting it fixed up and playing. [url="http://www.thestringzone.co.uk/pirastro-obligato-double-bass-strings-set"]http://www.thestring...ass-strings-set[/url] G Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441120 D Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441220 A Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441320 E Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441420 SET is 441020.