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I'm also a Rockabilly player. I'm running an Aguilar GS 412, Iamp800, Shen lami bass or German lami with an Underwood and guts ( plain up top & Olivs on the bottom). D-tar Solstice sometimes, dependant on the bass I'm using and the room we're playing in. One of the bands I play in is a really loud Rockabilly band, and with this setup I have no issues with volume or feedback, even in larger venues. My bass sound is natural and shakes the floor, happy days........... I've had loads of amp & cab setups over the years for Rockabilly, most of the time and old Ampeg SVT3pro or Ashdown ABM500 with an old trace 1048H & had good results too. Good luck, my sound quest has been going on for 20 years+, but I'm happy with my setup (for now). Only downside is the weight of everything, but in my book it's worth it. Also as Bob says above, a good compromise can be mixing a mag pickup and a piezo, I also did that years ago, but I just love the sound I can get with guts and an Underwood. If you really need to have the loud backline like I do, there's loads of info on fighting feedback over at Rockabillybass.com, or PM me if there's anything I may be able to help with.

From the body & button shape, It looks alot like my 70's Boosey & Hawkes ply. Post a pick of the tuners if you can, that'll probably decide It.

If anyone gets a chance to try this head out with upright bass, let us know please. Looking for a new head that's smaller & lighter than my Iamp800 but still has the power, and this looks and sounds very interesting.

Had issues like this with my GS412 when I got It second hand, had to fit new wadding. Never had the issue with my DB410.

E-mailed Klier too, waiting for a price now, thanks again.

Thanks folks, I'll stay away from the Ebay ones though, the quality of the Ebony is very suspect on ones I've seen. If you try to plane/dress them the grain is not straight at all, nightmare to work with. I've seen a nice one at Bob Gollihur's , just thought I'd give it a go on here first, thanks again for your ideas. Sy.

Long shot, but worth a try, looking for a 3/4 double bass fingerboard with or without Romberg level, must be in good condition Rosewood or ebony only thanks.

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1040978' date='Nov 29 2010, 11:43 AM']I've a spare Underwood that's out on loan at the moment. I might be persuaded to part with it when It's returned.[/quote] Great, let me know when you get It back thanks.

Thought I'd post this here and in items wanted. Looking for an Underwood, must be in good working order and condition, thanks.

Some retailers make reference to solid or carved basses as being "massive". Solid and carved are different though. You can buy a bass made with solid wood which isn't carved. Basically they take a solid wood board, wet it and form it, and from what I've seen and heard are inferior in terms of lifespan and tone to a carved bass. As for fingerboards, a good quality ebony or other similar density board such as rosewood is preferable. Some basses have softwood fingerboards which get eaten by the strings quickly. As for carved or plywood, not all carved basses are better than plywood basses. If a bass is not carved right, a plywood bass can play and and sound better than a poorly made carved bass.

Ply all the way for slap. It's what most of us Rockabilly guys use. As for string types, there are many brands and types which double for pizz and slap. The Innovation Silver slaps are nice strings, I use Golden slaps with a gut G & D, as I find the Innovation G & D a bit twangy for slap. Innovation Rockabillys are also nice. A good all rounder string. Low tension, easy on the fingers. Enjoy your double bass journey, mine's been a blast so far.