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[quote name='jakesbass' post='673084' date='Dec 3 2009, 12:52 PM']I'm not that far from West Berks (NE Hants) but I don't really cover the techniques you're after. I could help with left hand but I don't do double slap etc[/quote] Jakebass, Where are you based?

[quote name='oldslapper' post='662381' date='Nov 23 2009, 08:49 AM']Ok, that means I could take out the existing pre amp and use the Fishman, connected directly to the piezo under the bridge. Thanks for your help, brilliant.[/quote] ey old slapper you could do that if you ish I never had the choice, just piezo under the bridge. The fishman for me is great

No idea really, what is it??

Sunday Bump

Looking for some Latin Midi files or loops that can be used for the many varying types of Latin bass grooves. Alternatively, does anyone have the audio for the Latin Bass book by Oscar Stagnaro & Chck Sher. Thanks, Steve

[quote name='oldslapper' post='662125' date='Nov 22 2009, 09:04 PM']This is my first EUB and didn't have a lot to spend on one, but cost me £500. It doesn't have a name on it. But it's a solid body (similar shape to the palantino chambered). The pickup is a tubing under bridge type, with pre amp that has cd and headphone input and a volume and bass boost control, the line out is mini jack. Gigged it first time last night and it plays well, better than my acoustic, but the pre amp is somewhat limited and has an annoying hum at higher volume levels (that could be the lead I guess)[/quote] I have a Clifton EUB with Piezo pickup and nothing else. I use the fishman to preamp the signal form thie Piezo and then into an amp. I can go direct into my amp without the fishman, but find the eq great for the EUB.

[quote name='oldslapper' post='662109' date='Nov 22 2009, 08:50 PM']Excuse my ignorance but would this be a suitable replacement for an existing pre amp in an EUB? thanks.[/quote] What EUB and pickup type do you have?

A little more bottom end and you've got a little Geddy Lee there

[quote name='tiki613' post='660082' date='Nov 20 2009, 01:03 PM']hello, 90£ shipping include[/quote] Is this the pro or eq pro version for bass??

It was more a case of if you can get the book sometimes the audio which originally was cassette and was invariably lost or not particularly useable, you could have a copy of the audio from me. Dont feel bad about it, this is the second one i bought with cd as a student of mine lost my original copy.....

Great book, if you can pick up an old one, i have the cd version if you need a copy.....

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='659548' date='Nov 19 2009, 07:33 PM']As a reader and someone who has been reading since i started playing music, once you've gotten the notes down, and assuming you have a musical head on you, its expected that you interpret the notes on the page to get, well, MUSIC! out of the notes! every bass player will have a different interpretation of whats presented to him/her, so if a band/artist/producer has a very specific idea of how they want the line phrasing/emphasising, then either a recording or some rehearsal time are essential, speaking from experience.[/quote] These guys we are talking about, Westwood, Pearce etc, invariably go in cold with literally no rehearsal most of the time, read the dots, please the producer and then they are off to the next gig. They are monster readers and know how to deliver a part is most cases pretty much on a first take basis, unless they are running additional parts by a producer.

[quote name='Doddy' post='659232' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:03 PM']So why are guys like Steve Pearce,Paul Westwood,Phil Mulford, and Trevor Barry (to name a few) so busy? Because they can 'hit it' and know what they are doing. I'd much rather hire someone like this than a player who can only 'busk' it. Back to the Pete's question,understanding the basics of a range of genres is a big part of interpreting charts. If you know the stylistic differences between,say, Rock,Jazz and Country, you can apply the correct feels to the music as you are reading them. The charts give you all the information regarding what to play,but it's up to the player to interpret it the correct way.[/quote] I totally agree, and check out these guys as they play in all different genres and styles. They are precise, reliable and fast. Also there is a lot to be said for experience in these areas and how you learn from it, Paul Westwood and Steve Pearce are great examples of how to do it

Well the fishman is in full swing, unlike my playing at the moment Anyway sounds great so will keep up the not so good practice.....

+1 for the investment on the acoustic, but i have to say a good bespoke or luthier made EUB will hold its value. Like anything i guess instruments are only worth what people are prepared to pay for them at the end of the day

[quote name='Changles' post='657980' date='Nov 18 2009, 12:11 PM']Ah you guys are all saying the things I've been painfully aware of! I feel like I should get an acoustic so I can learn properly. I feel like an electric might just give me a wholly unsatisfying pale imitation... But I doubt I can transport the double bass, my guitarists' needlessly large amp and the needlessly large drum kit all in that punto! I wouldn't be so fussed about getting it to gigs early on anyway, just having it to play at home would be enough for me. Then, maybe one day, we'll get a large van and I'll be good enough by then to justify bringing it! Yes I am convinced an acoustic is the best option, right? Am I right? Right? Time to start saving up the pennies for it then![/quote] Went through the same dilemma myself and there are valid points and arguments for each situation. You will need to pay a substantial amount of money for a good EUB and there are some good luthiers out there who can emmulate the feel and sound of a traditional acoustic.. Thumb position and right hand techniques are essential if you are going to learn to play properly. Some EUB's dont encourage these techniques. I have a clifton EUB, Yep, it was expensive but fairly priced, has bouts and feels like a traditional acoustic and needs time to get used to, just like an acoustic, but my advice would be to go and try as many basses both EUB and acoustic, but do not be put off from the fact that an acoustic bass when first played in a shop, will feel really starnge and maybe not easy to play. If you have or know of any players, try their bases also as they are likely to be reasonably set up if they play regularly

I'm new to DB, well EUB to be precise and i find that a few initail aches when just starting due to the size of neck and the ergonomics of it all, soon pass. More importantly i do short lengths of practice until i can feel the strength in my dexterity improving. Have a rest, return again and that way build up slowly. Works for me i have to say...... [quote name='bilbo230763' post='655715' date='Nov 16 2009, 10:04 AM']Some of you may recall that I have posted here reporting a bad experience with the DB and discussed some injuries I have sustained which still cause me some twinges and aches. Well, an opportunity to try the instrument again has dropped in my lap and I wanted to hear some concensus from double bass players who have learned the instrument later in life (i.e. not a a child but as an adult learner). I am hoping to get a sense of whether I can go at this again without further difficulties or without aggravating existing issues (currently feeling quite minor). It would be my intention to get a tutor and not try and go it alone but I guess my question is, can you learn the double bass later in life without going through the pain and misery of aching limbs, bad backs and bleeding callouses I'd really like to do this but am anxious that I may be making a rod for my own back. How did others fare?[/quote]