Thanks guys. I have looked at a few youtube vids of how to stand but maybe I need to find a teacher. I'm reluctant to buy a double bass before I have mastered the EDB. All I see is that a budget DB instantly requires new pick-up, pre-amp, new sound post (why?) new adjustable bridge.....so I want to be sure I can handle it without permenant back damage (and bank account damage).
The strings on the Stagg are what it came with they have red windings? I was wondering if it was worth buying some more bendy ones.
Maybe its just down to putting in the hours. I'm so used to being a fast bass player, Iit takes real stamina to keep up the tempo on my Stagg!