Richard Jinman

59 minutes ago, tinyd said:

I got a set of these after starting off with Spiros - they're similar but as @TheRev says, a bit more traditional, sound wonderful and slightly easier on the fingers. Not cheap though, but I've had the same set on for years and they still sound pretty good.are 

59 minutes ago, tinyd said:

I got a set of these after starting off with Spiros - they're similar but as @TheRev says, a bit more traditional, sound wonderful and slightly easier on the fingers. Not cheap though, but I've had the same set on for years and they still sound pretty good.

are yours low or medium tension?

23 minutes ago, ezbass said:

I've been listening to these and, unsurprisingly, I like the sound of the Evah Pirazzi weichs and Spirocore weichs. However, I am also very taken with the Presto Jazzicatos. I only have an EUB (NS WAV4) and have also heard those Prestos demoed on a Harley Benton EUB, which transformed that particular instrument. Ooh, down the rabbit hole I go!

Admittedly, I'm something of a newbie in regards to DB, but they all sound incredibly similar to me. I get a similar feeling when people discuss the nuances of red wine ... just can't hear/taste much of a difference. My cloth ears no doubt. 

8 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

Detune your existing Weichs to D G C F and you’ll replicate the tension of solos (when tuned to EADG).

 

 

That’s a great tip… thanks

6 minutes ago, Kevsy71 said:

Hervé Jeanne's terrific "string matrix" site can help, at least with comparing tones...or send you (like me) into an unending loop of comparison-madness: 
https://www.hervejeanne.de/en/string-matrix

Yes, that sounds a bit scary. Pandora's box. 

PM sent

3 hours ago, Beedster said:

 

Yes, pretty much it (or @Clarky previous suggestion which might also be a good approach)

 

Funnily enough, responding to this thread this morning reminded me that I bought a VERY expensive set of strings in a moment of clarity/madness (delete as appropriate) a while back, only to find that the far cheaper set on the bass in question did the job as well as I could hope. I've been deliberating about installing them but was starting to worry they might not be much of an improvement. They're now in the 'Double Basses For Sale forum  

...and a very nice amp I see. Is that the v2 of the doubler? And I presume you used that cab with it? 

Just now, Richard Jinman said:

I'm acutely aware that string preferences are entirely personal, but given the high price of DB strings I was hoping for some advice from the more experienced players here. I've been using Spirocore Lights from day one on the advice of my teacher and clearly they're the go-to string for pizz, jazz etc. I'm playing with 2 bands btw - trad and gypsy jazz. I like/love the Spiros, but I have zero experience of any other string. Is there life beyond Spiros? I'm imagining something perhaps a little easier on the fingers without going completely gut etc, but which retains or even improves the Spiro sound. Madness? Should I just stick with what I know? Any thoughts appreciated, thanks

*By high price I mean you can't exactly buy 3 alternative sets and give them a go like you might with an EB. 

I'm acutely aware that string preferences are entirely personal, but given the high price of DB strings I was hoping for some advice from the more experienced players here. I've been using Spirocore Lights from day one on the advice of my teacher and clearly they're the go-to string for pizz, jazz etc. I'm playing with 2 bands btw - trad and gypsy jazz. I like/love the Spiros, but I have zero experience of any other string. Is there life beyond Spiros? I'm imagining something perhaps a little easier on the fingers without going completely gut etc, but which retains or even improves the Spiro sound. Madness? Should I just stick with what I know? Any thoughts appreciated, thanks

On 14/07/2023 at 19:24, Burns-bass said:

Richard is a thoroughly lovely chap and we’ve done a few deals, just thought it was worth mentioning. 
 

Think I had your old SLB Chris. Was a beautiful thing and that’s what I need now for practice. My aluminium bass is the love of my life but too loud when the kids are asleep!

 

When I’ve picked up the SLB, you’re more than welcome to give it a try Richard if you’d like?

I would love to give it a go…

25 minutes ago, bassace said:

Or if you’re asked ‘How do you get that under your chin?’  You sweetly reply ‘By keeping my f*****g mouth shut’.  Then be prepared to run if you’re small. Or old.

Love this…. Hard to run with a DB though

8 hours ago, chyc said:

I've owned neither but played both for a bit. The 100 is fairly bulky. If you already own an acoustic bass and you're purchasing with portability in mind you may be surprised at how large the SLB-100 is when packed down, although yes of course it is smaller than an acoustic.

 

This is all moot if the 200 you had your eye on is no longer available, but I thought I'd throw it in here just in case it's useful.

My teacher calls it bass bingo… it’s when you’re carrying the DB across the car park and a punter says a) “have you got a body in there?” b) that’s a big violin or c) bet you wish you’d learned the flute. 

2 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

Richard is a thoroughly lovely chap and we’ve done a few deals, just thought it was worth mentioning. 
 

Think I had your old SLB Chris. Was a beautiful thing and that’s what I need now for practice. My aluminium bass is the love of my life but too loud when the kids are asleep!

 

When I’ve picked up the SLB, you’re more than welcome to give it a try Richard if you’d like?

Thanks, much appreciated. I love my acoustic bass, but getting to and from gigs is becoming a pain. 

Ok, I should have searched BC before asking the question… this seems to cover the same ground. 

Yamaha SLB100 - still worth buying new?

By JJB, 
May 21 in EUB and Double Bass

With respect to the two gentlemen who are selling these EUBs on here at the moment, I’m wondering if someone can tell me the difference between them. Looking online the 100 seems to be larger and more DB-like, but I can’t glean much else. I’m playing a 3/4 size db and I’m tall (6 3). This isn’t a hypothetical… I’m very interested in getting a Yamaha slb. Oh, and I’m 98 percent a pizz player … jazz, ‘gypsy’ jazz etc.. thanks

2 minutes ago, Richard Jinman said:

Just looked on the Gollihur Music site and they've got all 4 of the AI heads on sale with a special disclaimer that no warranty is available. I'm tempted nonethless although the 'sale' prices aren't that great once you factor in the high value of the US $ and any import duties. 

Interestingly, Gollihur says both AI speakers - upshot and double shot - are 'unavailable due to the closure of Acoustic Image'. I guess AI had no stock of those. All very sad. 

On 25/06/2023 at 18:33, Richard Jinman said:

I’ve read that Rick Jones’ family has decided to close AI. That would punch a very big hole in the DB amplification market. I guess there’s the wildly expensive AER amps… any other ‘acoustic DB just louder’ solutions out there? 

Just looked on the Gollihur Music site and they've got all 4 of the AI heads on sale with a special disclaimer that no warranty is available. I'm tempted nonethless although the 'sale' prices aren't that great once you factor in the high value of the US $ and any import duties. 

…. Sorry, for got Phil Jones gear. 

I’ve read that Rick Jones’ family has decided to close AI. That would punch a very big hole in the DB amplification market. I guess there’s the wildly expensive AER amps… any other ‘acoustic DB just louder’ solutions out there? 

On 10/06/2023 at 08:48, olihayhurst said:

Eb I'm afraid, as most German basses are in my experience. I never used the heel as a reference point so swapping between D and Eb necks is not a problem. I never considered it could be until someone didn't want to hire this bass for that reason.

Sadly not for me then … but lovely looking instrument for what seems like a very reasonable price

Yeah, me too… e flat would throw me

Bit of an anorak question (but of interest to me) is it D or E flat at the heel? Thanks

Something very appealing about this… lovely, played in look….

https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/eric-andres-tortured-relationship-with-the-upright-bass

kinda, amusing… he’s trying to be funny obviously, but also knows his way around DB. Not often the instrument hits mainstream pop culture in such detail. 

I guess the real mark of a Bass Chatter is how they respond when something isn't right. I sold Clarky my avri jazz and a mistake (my mistake) in the listing meant it was too heavy for him. I was mortified I'd got it wrong, but Clarky managed (after some ups and downs) to sell the bass. I really appreciate his straightforward approach to what was at times a frustrating experience. Top man. 

Hi, little place called Babcary… near Somerton.