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In need of some repair but still works, i.e. one may sit on it safely and it is comfortable. Will require collection in Chipping Norton, but it may be possible for me to drop it off in Oxford, depending on time and exact location.

It was quite an effective method, apparently. I think I was even in tune the first time I gigged that bass (choice of notes is another matter).

From time to time I regret selling my first bass. But, I fear that I wouldn't get much use out of it if I still had it, as is proven by the "for sale" section here...

"Carter takes a train" usually does the trick for me.

Although I realise that rounds are very popular, I've never understood why as I don't find the either the tone or the feel appealing, plus there is the finger noise to deal with. My first bass was an unlined fretless, a long time ago. Eventually I sold it as I didn't like the tone, but it had rounds on and at the time I had no idea that flats existed and would have fixed that issue. I've never got on with frets, it's almost always been unlined fretless, EUB or DB since.

Quite right - I'd forgotten the mirror until you mentioned it just now. Didn't it say something about watching the drummer not necessarily being a good idea, depending on the drummer?

This reminds me that at some point in the 90s there was an "April fool" article in a bass magazine about an electric tea chest bass supposedly about to be released. This was a Trace Elliot BLX combo with a carbon fibre broom handle on the top (complete with LED position markers IIRC) and a kevlar string. If anyone ever comes across a copy that would be amusing to see again.

This always sounds like "Stop in the neighbourhood" to my ears.

Does this count? Even if not, it's an awesome album. https://www.discogs.com/release/2001440-Monk-Montgomery-Bass-Odyssey

A Triumph (1990s Trident) did that to me, but chose a the side of the road halfway between home and work as the ideal spot. I have never tried a Rickenbacker, or even encountered one. They look interesting, but as there doesn't appear to be a fretless option with a blank fingerboard I'd be unlikely to buy one.

When it comes to space the Triumph is rather small when packed up, not much bigger than a bass guitar. Here it is propped in a corner, assembled and ready for use. A 3/4 DB usually sits in this corner and fits well enough. I was surprised when I got the acoustic that it was less of a nuisance to move about the house than expected.

Sorry, I didn't notice this thread earlier. I've got a Warwick Triumph and so could comment on it. As it happens I bought it to learn double bass technique and it is close enough to a DB (though a little more awkward to hold) such that what I learned transferred directly. It's an Eb neck which it turns out I like, but many DBs are D necks. There were two problems I had with it. The first was that the tuners are rather like bass guitar ones and couldn't handle proper DB strings, which I wanted to use, so I got them changed by a local luthier who also adjusted the bridge and fingerboard, declaring the instrument "not quite so alien as it first appeared" after they had worked on it. The second problem is that I am 6'3" and the end pin appears to be built for someone a foot shorter. This was solved by getting a length of copper pipe from a plumber, adding a walking stick rubber ferrule on the end and slipping it over the end pin. The tone is not bad, particularly after I had these strings put on. It sounds more-or-less like an amplified double bass.

Last night's gig was at "The Shed" in Charlbury; two sets, with a reading from a local author's book in between. Not bad at all, though due to an unfortunate accident I was using an EUB. I've not tried this particular instrument for gigs before and in the end it produced a reasonable tone, even with the bow.

Never for anything music-related, sadly. But, on a few occasions I've been asked to sign copies of a book I wrote.

My house is small. So: 1x double bass. 1x EUB. 2x fretless bass guitars (one is listed for sale here) 1x fretted BG, 5 string. I don’t play the last of these as it is a micro scale and too fiddly, but my other half is using it.

If Carnival of the Animals is of any interest then "The Elephant" is fun to play with the aid of a pianist or backing track.

Always a good idea to have that on hand. I also have a stash of these in the car as well in case of surprise migraine. During the gig mentioned here I was somewhat off-balance but at least the initial effects of the illness earlier in the week (collapsing on the floor and vomiting) didn't manifest themselves.

I got a big fat book of jazz licks, all in bass clef. Nice!

Probably this bow. When I picked it up in the shop I intitially thought it too tip-heavy, but then I tried it out and even on the beginner bass in the shop it felt great. It has taken over from one of these, which I have kept for "last note of the ballad" jazz jam duties.

A good question. If I decide that I need the money or could do without a particular bass and list it for sale, it is highly unlikely that anyone will be interested.

I have indeed! The sound was nice but I found the neck small and fiddly and it was hard to tune. A shame as it would be good for this jam.