[quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1383232826' post='2261906']
That's no problem
I really should keep it and save for an upright!
If you happen to change your mind, do let me know.
I'm assuming the size and cost of these suggest that it'd be a good introduction to double bass playing?
T
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Definitely, it was a great double bass! It was only the fact that living in a small london flat is a bit unpractical.
[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1383346592' post='2263572']
Maybe you just need to give the new playing style time, use a metronome and build up your speed gradually. Just check all your notes are consistent and smooth.
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+1, build up the speed so it moves from conscious playing into sub conscious playing. Then it will be less effort. Also try playing with a lighter touch.
Disagree, VM's I've played have been good and well set up. It's mass produced though, some are always going to be crap and it's always been that way.
If you didnt try any basses because they had one negative comment, you wouldn't have much choice.
[quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1383228634' post='2261834']
Hi.
I have a mint Fender Classic '50s P bass in Fiesta red. Would this be something you'd be interested in?
I am in London in two weeks.
T
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Sorry forgot to say I'm not after any trades. Although I know those 50's classics are lovely basses I really need to cut down.
Chromatic clip on tuner. The only successful one I have tried. I used it on my DB but it also suits guitar, bass, mandolin and ukulele.
Looking for just £12 posted, a third of what I paid for it new a couple of years ago.
Possibly one of the most used and best known double bass pickups. It gives real depth to the tone. Unfortunately I'm selling off all my double bass gear so this must go to. Comes with original box and manuals.
For sale for £105 posted uk or collected from canary wharf, London. No trades
Five Black Hipshot HB6Y ultralight tuners.
These are the 13mm ones. I got them in a trade as I was hoping to start a project to build a fretless but time and money ran out so they are back for sale. They are brand new although when I got them I got them without the original box to save on postage fee's but i have a smaller box to post them in.
Selling to raise money.
£90 posted.
[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1382338056' post='2250665']
Stafford is quite some distance away. I think I'd need to take a train to Birmingham and change. It would take me hours to get there, I think.
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It really is! Even by car its near an hour and a half. If you're going for one off lessons it really has to be with someone quality and when I lived in leicester I only found one guy who used to teach at the Soundcontrol but he had to stop for health reasons. Might be worth asking in Sheehans if they know of anyone.
Dont know if this has been posted before.
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