Dorisandjess

There is an access panel on the rear, would it be sacrilege to use this to fill the hollow core? Any suggestions of what to fill it with. I was thinking a good single malt with a straw emerging from the headstock.

Thanks for all of the information this should provide hours of fiddling.
Googling the mute I found this
http://www.thedoublebass.com/ultra_practice_mute.htm
Should I expect a major reduction in volume or will it still be as loud as a TV in a retirement village?

There are no fholes it's a sealed enclosure. I am not sure how to mute a bridge, an explanation would be apriciated. That said I have a gut feeling that a bear would be more effective than a rabbit

Thanks for the replies. If this is the case then I think I should seriously consider a solid body alternative. The American NS EUB seems popular. It's a long shot but does anyone have have any experience with bowing this and the CETUS?

Hello
I was fortunate to buy a Cetus EUB from forum member Eubassix (who was remarkably helpful and friendly) I have little experience with this kind of instrument, that said I suspect that I will be hard pushed to find a significantly better quality bass in this niche. Unfortunately I am finding that the unplugged volume is restricting my capacity for home practice. Is this a result of the semi hollow Carbon fibre body, or is it an unavoidable consequence of exciting such substantial strings?
I have considered an NS bass as an alternative, but unless it is significantly quieter I would rather stick with the Cetus as it looks so unbelievably bad ass. Thoughts, hints and tips would be greatly appreciated.
Steve