TorturedSaints

Glasgow Violin Shop seemed knowledgeable and helpful when I took Mrs Saints’ cello in for them to look at. Apparently my DB had come from there too, according to its previous owner - no complaints with its setup although my experience is limited. https://www.theviolinshop-glasgow.co.uk

I thought there might be some discussion about BF’s new active bass cab on here, but I couldn’t find any. I’ve seen a couple of teasers on FB and apparently there will be a playing demo by Alex released at 5pm UK time today. Basically it’s a OneTen T with added Activier amp module from the guitar cabs. It’s certainly piqued my interest, although over a thousand notes is certainly a big investment. It would save me carrying around a BB800 as well. https://barefacedaudio.com/collections/10cr-bass-cabs/products/one_10?variant=54891039490430

This is a good website. Hope you find something. https://www.amateurorchestras.org.uk/ocumbria.htm

eBay also can also use AI descriptions as well now for lazy sellers. Here’s a current description from a current eBay listing for a BF One10 : This Barefaced bass cabinet features a single speaker with a power output of 250W, making it suitable for use with bass guitars. As a cabinet amplifier, it is designed to deliver powerful and clear bass tones for musicians looking to enhance their sound. The Barefaced brand is known for producing high-quality and reliable equipment for bass players, ensuring that this cabinet will meet the needs of professional and amateur musicians alike. Complete AI b#llocks.

I’ve been trying to find my replacement for 11 months for one of the 3 concert (wind) bands I play with. Adverts on here, gumtree FB etc. Only one or two people got in touch, but never made it to rehearsal with a bass - one did turn up to listen, but didn’t want to play as he said his reading wasn’t up to it. Nobody who can read, play DB or EUB as well as electric, who can make weekly rehearsals, follow a conductor and pay £10/month subs has subsequently got in touch. However, luckily the circumstances that meant I wouldn’t be able to make rehearsals and concerts haven’t yet happened, so I’m still playing with that band! So yes, it looks like I’m irreplaceable 🤣🤣 Not actively looking for my replacement now, but never say never.

I played at a Concert Band concert recently alongside a DB player from abroad. She had forgotten her end pin stopper, so she put the end pin into one of her shoes (low heels) and played barefoot!

I will have to try harder! In rough order of purchase: Shine SB24 PJ 4 string bass, red/rosewood (sold). (Missed for nostalgic reasons) Fender Geddy Lee J bass , black/maple MIJ. (Lovely but haven’t played it in ages) Tanglewood by Overwater Elite J 4 string (Lovely, heavy but records well) Sue Ryder P 4 string white/rosewood (Cheap P, surprisingly good) Aria Pro II 5 string J black (given away) (Cheap intro to 5 strings) Lakwood fretless J lined 4 string (Lakland cheapo copy, professional de-fret) Starfire acoustic bass, 4 string (cheapo, new strings cost more than the bass did) Aria Sinsonido travel bass 4 string (Never travelled much, not a great play) ACG J type 5 string red/maple (Marvellous, main bass forever) ACG Finn 4 string black (Also marvellous, not played so much as only a 4) I don’t really like selling my toys, even the cheap ones!

Try a proper saddler (not just a retailer) or leather worker. It should be relatively easy for them to make one - they could probably reuse the hardware from your original strap. Not sure about the cost but horse riders (not me any more) get leather tack altered or custom bits made all the time.

If you play with a concert band, so much music is written in flat keys (to make it easier for the transposing instruments like trumpets/clarinets/saxes etc) that a 5 string is so much easier to play without too many shifts. In addition, when tuba parts are put in front of you, they are written going down to an low G, so a 5 string makes it easier to play tuba parts without having to spoil the flow of the tune by transposing up the octave (although technically you should as tubas play an octave higher than written). I do have a number of 4 string basses and will use them if I ever do any rock band playing again.

When I messaged you about NS Wav basses at the beginning of 2023, I said you had better budget for a DB in about a year. I was only 9 months out! 😀 I second hubrad’s suggestion to try bowing again - it’s much more rewarding on a DB than on a EUB. Good luck with your search! R.

If my original Bass Block ever fails, I’ll be looking for one of these.

I’m using my NS Wav about 3 times a week at the moment for different concert bands. Just a tip, because this happened to me last week, the nuts inside the base of the stand work loose and the stand then collapses. The easy remedy is to replace them with M6 nyloc locking nuts from a hardware store.

Well, I wasn’t technically opted in to the 2024 competition, but seeing as I was GAS free for the last 2 years, it was a fair bet. However, in order to play sfz fp crescendo dynamics on the bass guitar with the concert band, I needed a volume pedal (I wasn’t quick enough to do it with the volume knob😮). So now I have a passive EHX volume pedal for that, and I’m out of the running for 2024.

Still looking.

Thanks for explaining it better than I ever could!

Ok it’s a me thing. Although it doesn’t happen on my EUB. Thanks everyone.

Here’s a strange question. I’m convinced that my DB prefers playing in flat keys rather than sharp. My bass just seems to respond and resonate better in flat keys. It’s not a big difference, it just feels to me as though the sharp notes are a bit ‘choked’. I know that as a string player, notes such as F#/Gb are not strictly enharmonic when played in tune (which I try to do!) in a flat key or a sharp key, so I don’t know if that has a bearing on it. Is it just a ‘me’ thing, meaning I need to practice more in sharp keys or do other DBs have idiosyncrasies like this?

Thanks kind people, I’ve ordered a Tourte from a reputable supplier! As for the next ‘Play Day’, it’s not happening for me this time as the music is too difficult in important places (and I’ve had to agree to go to work that day too🙁).