[quote name='supabock' post='591760' date='Sep 6 2009, 10:37 PM']Ok here's the story.....
I have been playing electric bass now for some 25 years or so and I really would like to learn the upright bass but not quite sure where to start. I have only ever tried one upright which was new, but a dog to play. Whilst I understand that there is a completely different technique, approach and mindset when playing uprights, and it will be something that will take time to become proficient in, is it a case that all basses will be a dog to play until I get used to the different instrument?
I have tried a variety of electric uprights, namely the NS Wav and Dean, and these are very playable. Should I start with the electric which is similar and playable and then progress to an acoustic upright. In reality will the electrics give me the sounds that a traditional acoustic will? Any suggestions as to a good playable acoustic to start on as there is nothing worse than buying cheap and fighting with the instrument, when you ar trying to make your life easy at the start? Its a big leap of faith in terms of dedication and money to spend on a traditional upright if all I get is frustration from it.....Help in this deepartment would be greatly appreciated[/quote]
i've got this for sale supabock...
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i went to this after playing electric bass for 45 years and now i'm playing Double Bass, it's a great intermediate bass, easy low action with the right sound and feel of a double bass,
cheers john