Duckyincarnate

Sounds really interesting! Hope you find the right person for this.

[quote name='dlloyd' post='853467' date='Jun 1 2010, 12:01 PM']Unfortunately, that's not how the market for used, recently-manufactured basses works.[/quote] I am not shopping for a bass at the moment, just trying to put things into perspective for those who might be lurking first-time buyers. £850 for a brand new bass isn't quite the end of the story.

I am sure the seller will chime in but keep in mind it has a gigbag, new strings, an adjustable bridge and set-up work done, which easily puts you in the bracket of the asking price.

Keep in mind that strings sounds much brighter and have more sustain on an EUB than they do on a double bass. Many people prefer orchestral strings on EUBs because their lack of sustain counteracts the natural brightness the EUB gives, and gives you a kind of thumpy sound that comes closest to an acoustic double bass sound. I use Helicore Orchestral mediums on my EUB and like them. In any case, see if you can find some used strings here or on Talkbass - there are good deals to be had!

Looks like a nice starter bass. However, I think it isn't German. Probably from one of the Eastern European countries, such as Bulgaria, Romania or the Czech Republic.

Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone has a bow quiver lying around that they would like to sell me. Let me know!

You really are better off taking a few lessons with a double bass teacher. It is vital that someone sees you play and shows you what to do in person. Even just two lessons would be infinitely better than a DVD!

Is there a teacher or an experienced DB player who could help you? It could be many things, including your own (developing) hearing for intonation, fingering, dead string, and so on. Does it happen both when bowing and plucking?

I bought an AI Clarus head from Duncan. Couldn't have asked for a more pleasant experience! Good in terms communication and very accommodating throughout. And a nice guy to boot! Couldn't recommend him more.

Or slightly more laborious, make a new plastic bridge yourself?

Nice bass! Your string height does look very low - is it easy to raise it? It would give you a more double bassy sound, and might also help with the thumb position notes.

[quote name='yanto' post='756561' date='Feb 24 2010, 10:17 PM']How do the Honeys slap?I've got Spirocores on the bass I bought and slapping is not their forte! Iain[/quote] I don't slap myself but my teacher uses the same strings and has no problems slapping. They are certainly lower tension than steel strings. Maybe some others can comment?

Innovations Honeys are pretty good value and will give a nice dark thumpy sound.

Some info [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167"]here[/url].

I have a Stentor Conservatoire that is about 8 years old now. I am the second owner - I bought it from London bassist Oli Brice. It is a loud and easy to play instrument. Oli had it professionally set up, and the endpin and the bridge replaced. My teacher was quite impressed by the bass.

I have this bow as well. I bought it at Cardiff Violins and paid 250 pounds for it. I am very happy with it but can not really compare it with other bows since I am fairly new to the double bass (playing for about 6 months now).

I have taken up the double bass about 7 months ago, although I was a bit nervous about it having had problems with carpal tunnel syndrome in the past while playing guitar. I study with a good teacher and listen to my body - I know what symptoms to look for when I go too far. But so far so good. I have also found this book very helpful, because it provides a large number of very useful stretch exercises which I do before and after playing as well as at work when I get a chance: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Conquering-Carpal-Syndrome-Repetitive-Injuries/dp/1572240393/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258543370&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Conquering-Carpal-...3370&sr=8-1[/url]

[quote name='OldGit' post='633395' date='Oct 22 2009, 01:19 PM']Ah shame. Well, have a good gig anyway .... Is this you? [/quote] That shirt is BRILLIANT!

Ah, shame I can't make this one! I will be in Manchester that day but back in the evening for gig in Revolution, Castle Street in Cardiff centre at around 22.30. (Anyone would like to give an Ergo EUB a tickle is welcome to then and there.) Have a good one!

Thanks for all the replies everyone, I have bought the Planet Wing from symcbass and it is working out very well for me so far. Thanks Sy!

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='612849' date='Sep 30 2009, 11:26 AM']What's your budget?[/quote] I was thinking of going up to about £150.

I am looking for a double bass pick up. Does anyone have anything lying around that they would be willing to sell? I would like something that will do a decent job of amplifying pizzicato, and that I would be able to install myself.

Aaargh - I am trying to resist this....

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='498047' date='May 26 2009, 03:23 PM']I had lessons on DB last year. It's mainly the pronounced U shape of the neck, I'm used to a very flat profille on my basses.[/quote] Fair enough. Maybe a Dean Pace or something similar would be worth trying out as well, coupled with a bridge mute and 1/4 DB strings?