spyder

Strings are rotosound RS4000 with a B of unknown make. Thank you for the info above. Why did you send back The Band? It works great with my bass.

Two rehearsals in and I'm gaining confidence with the beast. Daily finger experiences and stretching has really helped loosen up the joints and muscles. I've settled on two amplifier rigs. For small gigs and rehearsals ( the country band does play very quietly ) I use a headrush 108 and for bigger gigs, if required, the GK neo 112 800w combo. The bass came with a K&K bass max which does give a very electrified acoustic bass sound, it's not bad but it does lose that double bass acoustic vibe. I've just received today two new toys that will be used at tonights rehearsal. A Headway Band and a Prodipe BL21 mic. Both will be blended into my Headway preamp. Has anyone had experiences of these two? A quick home practice this afternoon has revealed they work really well together blended on the Headway pre giving a very acoustic true double bass sound. Thanks.

As I have a PJB preamp already how about taking a feed into a small PA speaker like this...

Just DB.

Yes... I had one. I was very disappointed with it. The sound was subtle but it did add a colour to the bass that was very pleasing. Unfortunately as soon as the drums and guitars played all the subtle colour was swamped. Sold it with a huge financial loss. ☹️

First full rehearsal with my country band last night night and after 2 hours my arm and hands called it a night. It has been a steep learning curve with some set backs .... But what fun. Question on amplifiers if I may. I have a GK neo 112 800w combo for electric bass. This sounds great with the DB but is relatively large. I also have a Phil Jones preamp ( new blue one ) or a Headway pre that I want to use with a very small powered amp on a stand ( ear height ) for small tight stages. What can you recommend... Small powered PA cab? Specialist DB amp? Thanks.

Anyone?