anthonybass

Hi there, glad you've decided to try DB/EUB. I've been playing both for some time now and electric bass since electricity was invented. One thing to bear in mind is that DB and EUB are different instruments, have different sounds, responses etc. There are some EUB's that can resemble a DB sound but it's not the same. I use DB for gigs and recordings I can drive to. Surprising how many cars you can fit a DB in. Used to travel with a three piece band including DB in a metro. EUB is much more portable and with hardcase (I use PVC ski case) can travel abroad. Also easier to manage in a loud band environment and can compete with multiple guitars, keys drums etc. Have a go with the Stagg bass, make sure you use the side support as it stops the thing from spinning around. Personally I find the sound of these a bit thin and can't get any quality bottom end but they are the cheap end of the market. I am happy with an old Aria Lite One which to me feels and plays much better. Another option if you're going down the acoustic route is an acoustic bass - again you get what you pay for so you need to try them out and make sure your ears and fingers are happy. I regularly use a short scale tanglewood with groundwound strings which cuts through the mix nicely without being too toppy or clanky. I also use a fretless Eko acoustic which has a great warm sound all of its own. Don't buy till you try. Good luck.

Just thought I'd share this. Had to find a flightcase for my Aria SWB Lite 1. Looking round the forums a PVC ski case seemed a good bet so I've been after a sportube 1. This weekend been rehearsing with a mate and noticed what looked like the wheelie end of one of these things so I asked for the internal dimensions. Anyhow it was only stuffed with old fishing poles so I ejected these and took the case home. Turne out it is a KIS (Keep it safe) case and fits the Aria in its soft bag like a glove. I also have a long strip of carpet inside the soft case that goes over the strings/bridge. No other padding needed. Sweden and Germany here I come. I'm convinced this will work on the stagg EUBs as they are a copy but I'm not sure that KIS are still in production however Sportube do a similar thing designed as a ski case. Hope this may be useful.

Agree with last post. I have laminated Romanian bass bought 15 years ago much albums, tv and radio always sounds great engineers love uit (fishman bp100 and platinum pro eq)

I use Super endpin ball on EUB and double always take it off at the end of the gig though two grub screws fall out but main screw holds it lasted three years so far and floor grip is brilliant

Hi Protium, thats just what I need to fix valve amp will paypal the postage. R U in Manchester?