Silvint

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1458901798' post='3011944']
Great thread. Inspirational in itself.

For me, the 'secret', and it is not a secret at all, is to study things properly and not to dip in and out without properly dealing with the thing you have chosen to look at. I have two example. On double bass, I got a bow when I got a double bass and have never 'studied' it until fairly recently when I picked up the bow and the Neil Tarlton book. I spent a few days.weeks working on the bow for a few minutes a day (20?) and, before I knew it, I was actually playing the thing. Same with double thumbing. I am not a slap fan but, like many bass players, I feel the need to stay on top of new things. I tried double thumbing a few years ago and didn't make much of it and I only return to it for a few moments every now andthen but, the other day, I started playing something and it was there. My incremental input had borne fruit. I use reading as a means of generating practive pieces. BAch Cello Suites are a rich vein for practice and inspiration.
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I could have written that! Same thing for me with the bow, the double thumb slap, and even the Bach Cello suite !

Thanks! and yes, that s a nice idea. In fact, I have some bass guitar lines that would be just right for it.

A short piece I made recently. Sharing it with you all bass people!

https://youtu.be/bwMmB02tE4Q

Thanks guys.
In my case, I have left the action fairly low as I mainly play pizz, and it makes it much easier. I don't mind so much the increased sustain. The usual short thump you get with an acoustic is not necessarily what I look for anyway.
Regarding the bowing, I think what makes it a bit tricky is the reduced space between the strings, as it is a 5 strings. Changing the action won't change the curve of the bridge and the space between the strings, so I don't think it would make a big difference in fact.
Practice is required. I'd say pick up some classical piece and give it a real go. Not only you will ad bowing to your skills, but it will help greatly with intonation and reading. Pick a piece that you really like though, because the practice is painful, so that will make it more enjoyable!
These days I'm adding a little overdrive when I play bow in the band (sort of jazzesque Piano trio). It gives a very epic and unique sound.

Tried again some classical on my EUB. Punched above my weight, but this is good practice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBSQmrPkKKI

Thank you! I use a Boss multi-effect pedal with a bit of reverb and cut some mid freq on the eq. The amp gk mb200 helps maybe. I love this amp. Plus the room is large enough, it also helps a bit i think.

Hi there,

I have made a video using my NXT 5 (with a high C). I have used some EQ and reverb and the sound goes through my GK 200MB amp.
I hope that helps!

http://youtu.be/u1h-zX3c5Xc