petercullenbassist

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1316162756' post='1375208'] At the suggestion of OutToPlayJazz I got one of these [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/Archer-3-4-size-professional-Double-Bass/8UV"]Archer double basses[/url] for PLux, we had it strung with Thomastiks and set up properly, which bumped the price up a little over the 1000, but the result soudns amazing. Everyone who has heard it who knows double basses (like Plux's teacher) has been seriously impressed with it, its just a huge sounding bass. Highly recommended by me then Topics [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77602&st=0"]here[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=103170&hl=archer"]here[/url] [/quote] I am in LOVE with that bass! just read your other topic and was really interesting. just bought a 60s czech bass to start with, but will most lightly invest in one in the new year. thanks!!

hey guys, I just bought my first double bass!!! but, there is lacquer on the fret board and its peeling, what can i do? i didnt think the finger board should have lacquer on it, or am i wrong in saying that? also, any ideas what it would be worth? just so i know if i got good deal or not. Thanks [attachment=89972:85784537.jpg]Pete

[quote name='TheRev' post='1375271' date='Sep 16 2011, 10:47 AM']One's called 'Harley Benton' and the other's called 'Palatino' AFAIK, they're made in the same factory, to be sold as own brand. I suppose there could be some specification differences and QC variances to reflect different price points.[/quote] So what is the differance in spec then?

[quote name='TheRev' post='1375194' date='Sep 16 2011, 09:30 AM']Go to the EUB forum on Talkbass - they have a sticky called 'the definitive Palatino modification thread'. There's a ton of big and small mods you can do to improve the sound and playability.[/quote] so whats the difference in the Palatino EUB and the Harley Benton EUB?

[quote name='bassgeek' post='1371216' date='Sep 12 2011, 10:48 PM']played a pallatino a while ago...not good...go with stagg....[/quote] Why was the stagg a better bass then? I much prefer the looks on the palatino, but is that all its got going for it, or can it made in to a gooood EUB? Pete

Hey guys, so, whats the best double bass £1000 can buy you? If it was your money, what would you buy and why? Pete

Hey guys, does anyone know what these are like? Seem alot cheaper than any other EUB. Please let me know. Cheers pete XD

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1324982' date='Aug 2 2011, 10:31 PM']Just checking - we did have someone who posted a couple of weeks ago with a similar issue and he was leaving his bass plugged in all the time. In that case I'd check that there's nothing obvious shorting out the battery connection on the jack plug when there's no jack plugged in. Failing that take it to a decent guitar tech to have it looked at.[/quote] Naa wasnt me, did it once, never again, turned up to a audition with a dead bass, Oops Opened it up, nothing looking out of order, hmm...

No im not to hot on anything electric. Yes corse i do.

hey guys, my ibanez sr886 is eating batts, any suggestions on what it could be? its also quite when a new bat is put in, but dyes out to the point it cant be used within a set. should i just rip all the elecs out a fit new ones? what can i dooo? Thanks

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1297940' date='Jul 9 2011, 03:44 AM']The best 6 strings in my views is one with one less string, the high C in this case. I could never get on with that so it's only fivers and 4's for me.[/quote] i once met a guy that gigged with two basses, one tuned EADG and the other ADGC, cos he didnt like the 5 or 6 string basses. so can see your point. but theres something about 6 string basses i just loooove! XD

hey guys, im putting a new preamp in my ibanez sr886. any suggestions on what one to use? thanks XD

[quote name='Doddy' post='1296680' date='Jul 8 2011, 01:31 AM']That's because the Steve Harris bass in a 4 string Precision You mean the Steve Bailey model. Although he now plays a signature Warwick.[/quote] ah yeah, duh me! lol

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1296376' date='Jul 7 2011, 08:12 PM']Thanks to this thread you now know every single bass is the best 6 string bass! So basically take your pick. Shep[/quote] haha so ture, not really stuck for choise ey. i been looking at the Ibanez sr706 and cant find them for sale, how come you cant get them in the uk i wonder then? looking at putting new pickups and wireing in my 886 as well, cant wait for that! but im suprised no one has mentioned the 6 string steve harris fender jazz bass, has anyone played/seen/heard this bass? although, i couldnt bring myself to buy one as its a sig seres and just couldnt buy someone elses bass lol. also suprised to hear no one mention warwick, never played one myself, only a 4 string, all i know is they seem to be over priced. i had a peavey grind 6! loved it, was my very 1st 6 string bass, but wouldnt buy one again, just prefer the 34" scale now and couldnt bring my self to buy thesame bass twice. pete XD

hey guys, I am a 6 string bass player, but i think im due for a new bass, i currently use a ibanez sr886. i like faaast necks, 34" scale. what is your fav 6 string bass you have or have used? would love to hear what you think. Cheers

[quote name='silddx' post='1293295' date='Jul 5 2011, 12:45 PM']This is my current favourite from him He's a legend![/quote] hahaha i love the cow bell at the end! wtf was all that lol

hey all, i am planing to put new pickups and wireing in my ibanez 886, really wanted to put EMG 45J pick ups in it but the exsisting ones are 5" long! which is longer than the EMGs. so, what would you suggest? really want to bring this awesome 6 string bass back to life with a little upgrade! Thanks XD