waynepunkdude Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='975411' date='Oct 2 2010, 08:57 PM']Don't you have a tuner on your phone Wayne? That's what I use to tune my DB.[/quote] No mate but I did find that the DTR-2000 didn't work but my trusty £3 Qwik Tune did. WINNER There is something a wrong with the 'A' at the bridge but I'll worry about that another time, I'm enjoying playing the damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) Yeah the only thing that bothered me when I got mine was that I didn't have the stamina to play it as much as I wanted to, I had to build up to it over the first month or two. I still can't walk past it without playing it. I've got it leaning in a corner of the dining room so whenever I'm waiting for something in the kitchen (kettle to boil, pan of pasta to cook, etc.) I can have a bash. Edited October 2, 2010 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='975452' date='Oct 2 2010, 09:55 PM']Yeah the only thing that bothered me when I got mine was that I didn't have the stamina to play it as much as I wanted to, I had to build up to it over the first month or two. I still can't walk past it without playing it. I've got it leaning in a corner of the dining room so whenever I'm waiting for something in the kitchen (kettle to boil, pan of pasta to cook, etc.) I can have a bash. [/quote] I wanted to keep it downstairs but the missus was very insistent that it be moved to the bass room. I can now play 'Smooth Criminal' on it, not the trickiest but it's a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 My missus was insistent that it lived downstairs and made our house look cultural and fancy! I don't know how she'll react when I buy the second one. Maybe then it will make sense to have one on each floor so I can stop knocking lumps out of the scroll when I lug it up the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Oh, top tune to learn since it has a lot of open strings and steady tempo: Time bomb. Also, in the ska vein: Dandy Livingstone's original 'Rudy', Drop The Ratchet, Stupid Marriage (all can be based around open strings), Racist Friend, Ghost Town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='975466' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:05 PM']Oh, top tune to learn since it has a lot of open strings and steady tempo: Time bomb. Also, in the ska vein: Dandy Livingstone's original 'Rudy', Drop The Ratchet, Stupid Marriage (all can be based around open strings), Racist Friend, Ghost Town...[/quote] I already know Time Bomb so it'd be a gooden to try but your right about the tiredness I'm going to leave it till tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshJ Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) The first thing i figured out was johnny cash - walk the line. Open, 1st and 3rd "frets". No offence but playing punk on a double bass just seems wrong, they're made to be slapped! edit: and bowed. I'm no good at it but it's ace! Edited October 2, 2010 by JoshJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 I give you Punk on the DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='975456' date='Oct 2 2010, 09:57 PM']I wanted to keep it downstairs but the missus was very insistent that it be moved to the bass room. [/quote] Hmm. Mine lives in the bedroom. The upright I mean, not the Mrs. If only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshJ Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='975749' date='Oct 3 2010, 09:53 AM']I give you Punk on the DB[/quote] Yuck... I downloaded a Living End album a while ago thinking it was psychobilly and was sorely disappointed. I'm not trying to put the double bass in a box (case?), obviously you can do whatever you want with them but this is how they're meant to be played IMO: Edited October 3, 2010 by JoshJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Living End are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Just knock the bridge up a bit, sorted out the action on my DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 [quote name='blackmn90' post='976326' date='Oct 3 2010, 07:28 PM']Just knock the bridge up a bit, sorted out the action on my DB [/quote] I think I've worked out that the core has gone in the string, I'll get a replacement tomorrow but playing it is amazing, what an instrument and so physically exhausting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 I've posted this elsewhere but I love how much bigger it is than my other basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='976361' date='Oct 3 2010, 08:02 PM']I think I've worked out that the core has gone in the string, I'll get a replacement tomorrow but playing it is amazing, what an instrument and so physically exhausting.[/quote] are you playing with a bow? its the mental strength to remember how to use the blummin thing that shatters me But OMG it sounds awsome, even for a cheep chinese! Hopefuly it is just the string, it looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 [quote name='blackmn90' post='976594' date='Oct 3 2010, 11:53 PM']are you playing with a bow? its the mental strength to remember how to use the blummin thing that shatters me But OMG it sounds awsome, even for a cheep chinese! Hopefuly it is just the string, it looks very nice[/quote] No, adding another implement will just confuse matters. Any cheap pick up recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='977537' date='Oct 4 2010, 07:37 PM']Any cheap pick up recommendations?[/quote] Hi, How about [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=103749"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=103749[/url]? I use one and it's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I use a Bassmax too, works well on my el-cheapo ply bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I picked up a Shadow p/u on BassChat and seems to work well (similar to an Underwood, they squeeze into the wings of the bridge). FYI, just had a lesson with jakesbass. Highly recommended if you can sort out the distances involved (he's in Surrey and I know you're nr Canterbury). My left hand postioning and plucking technique was pants beforehand and already sounds massively better (much more volume) and more precise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='977739' date='Oct 4 2010, 10:03 PM']FYI, just had a lesson with jakesbass. Highly recommended if you can sort out the distances involved (he's in Surrey and I know you're nr Canterbury).[/quote] Wayne. why don't we send your helicopter to collect Jake and bring him to Canters for a few lessons? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='977825' date='Oct 4 2010, 11:09 PM']Wayne. why don't we send your helicopter to collect Jake and bring him to Canters for a few lessons? C[/quote] Haha you mean my heli-corsa? I may well contact Jake in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 dang, I did a gig at Canterbury Cathedral last weekend. I do gig in Kent from time to time so a hook up is possible and I'm happy to do you both at once (what a stud ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Seriously, Jake if we can sort something out it'd be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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