oldslapper

Here's something unique put together for me by Alan Hatswell from parts he had over. It's made of composite material (fiberglass and wood), and is a stable as a horses bedroom. I had to finish the build off (fitting machine heads, bridge, reinforce the tail pin, etc) but I paid my local tech to do it as I'm not confident enough. Anyway, it's full scale (41.5"), but has a shorter neck (25", so can get about a b on the G string) and narrower neck than a 3/4, so that the neck can be detached, along with the bridge, strings and tail piece, and packed inside the chambered body. The f hole is spray painted by the way. However, I can't quite do the narrow fingerboard thing, so am offering it up here. It's just looking at me everyday and I feel quite guilty not playing it. The neck size would suit someone new to DB, as it's narrow neck width is not so much of a shock as a 3/4. I have a P bass pickup that comes with it that fits on the end of the neck. It SOLD for £300 posted, or trade for something interesting, like a 6 string bass, mac with garage band, 3/4 double bass hard case, anything else you might want to part with, try me. Obviously some things will need a cash balance (my way I'm afraid). It will be packed in the same box that Alan sent to me. Am very happy to meet up/deliver to say Basingstoke/Bristol/Bournemouth/(B)exeter Happy to try and post some sound clips, but don't know how here, but can do over private email. [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01066.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01067.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01068.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01069.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01071.jpg"][/url] [url="http://s1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/Portable%20Upright/?action=view&current=DSC01073.jpg"][/url]

Mate of mine is selling his son's band van. Diesel engine, MOT to October, no tax, very reliable according to him. Open to offers. Phone Derek for details 01747 838732 John

Bought this a few weeks ago, but found it's a bit too "grown up" for my basic needs. I'm sticking with my Schaller and perhaps add a basic single paddle for a bit of finger noise. Hugely impressive pickup and pre combination, you have control of each pickup paddle and it sounded huge on my cheap ply bass and even more so on the portable. Gareth has kindly given me permission to post his original thread, as it had loads of information and nice pics. It has not been out of the house since I bought it. Here's the link [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=122706"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=122706[/url] I'm after £150 ono posted, OR trade for a K&K Dual channel Pro [url="http://www.kksound.com/dualchannel.html"]http://www.kksound.com/dualchannel.html[/url] and a bridge pup, so I can combine the Mag with the piezo. Or if you have another make that will fit the bill let me know plz. Thanks, John

[quote name='Beedster' post='1154004' date='Mar 8 2011, 04:19 PM']I will get around to posting my DB amplification journey soon. All in all I tried 6 individual methods and a considerable number of combinations of these. C[/quote] I think we're all on that journey Chris. I've settled on my amp, but pickups... just as I say my Schaller mags rule, I go and try another K&K piezo and I'm wobbling again. We'll get there....we'll be poor, but we'll get there John

[quote name='Beedster' post='1153922' date='Mar 8 2011, 03:09 PM']Ill take the Underwood Damon C[/quote] Blimey Chris, are you opening a double bass pickup shop??

The NS2000-5 is stonking good value. Thru-neck, brass nut, EMG's.....£200 I've seen bolt-on Legend's going for more than that. John

I remember seeing KISS at Hammersmith Odeon in 1976, and I'm sure Gene Simmons was playing a Grabber, I've always thought they were great looking beasts (the basses that is)

Hi what sort of budget do you have? The Stagg EUB is a good, inexpensive starter, but you'd need to change the strings if you're looking to slap. I'm up in Shaftesbury if you want to try a couple of basses to see how you get on with a DB. John