petercullenbassist Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hey guys, does anyone know what these are like? Seem alot cheaper than any other EUB. Please let me know. Cheers pete XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeve85 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 [quote name='petercullenbassist' post='1371546' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:34 AM']Hey guys, does anyone know what these are like? Seem alot cheaper than any other EUB. Please let me know. Cheers pete XD[/quote] Yes, I'd be interested to hear as I'm contemplating investing time, a little money, a lot of effort and inevitably, many blisters, in acquiring an EUB. Have so far had a go at the Stagg but of the two examples I've tried, one had paint chips and the other had an extraneous noise when I played the open A. Shame really as the tone was quite acceptable. Also looked at the gear4music and that was much better, though pretty much the same kind of thing. However, the Harley benton/Palatino looks much more the part, except for the strange tailpiece; but what I've read implies that there are modifications involving strips of rubber (ooerrr missus) etc. to be done to get anything worthwhile out of it. Any opinions therefore gratefully received, and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's the first one I borrowed and played, it was playable and a decent introduction to the world of electric uprights. One problem was with the bridge producing strange and nasty sounding harmonics on certain notes (1st E on the A string) that was easily solved by wedging a jumper under the bridge, although a tennis ball or similar works fine, stays in place better and is a little neater. After that, it was ready to go and I recorded a few tracks with it. The rubber strip is another modification and I believe sits between the bridge and the pickup to produce a more DB sound but isn't essential. In all, I'd recommend them for a beginner looking to try an EUB, especially if you can pick one up cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeve85 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='1372240' date='Sep 13 2011, 06:12 PM']It's the first one I borrowed and played, it was playable and a decent introduction to the world of electric uprights. One problem was with the bridge producing strange and nasty sounding harmonics on certain notes (1st E on the A string) that was easily solved by wedging a jumper under the bridge, although a tennis ball or similar works fine, stays in place better and is a little neater. After that, it was ready to go and I recorded a few tracks with it. The rubber strip is another modification and I believe sits between the bridge and the pickup to produce a more DB sound but isn't essential. In all, I'd recommend them for a beginner looking to try an EUB, especially if you can pick one up cheap.[/quote] Well, I'm not an absolute beginner as I had an acoustic double bass about 30 years ago, when I was young and foolish..... Nowadays I play guitar, but I'd really like to try an EUB out without spending a fortune at this stage. So this looks like the way to go. But...Stagg or Harley Benton/Palatino (as the most common cheapo options)? And what about amplification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Any bass amp/combo will do. You don't have to worry about feedback with an EUB so you can use a 8x10 if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='TheRev' post='1374652' date='Sep 15 2011, 04:48 PM']Any bass amp/combo will do. You don't have to worry about feedback with an EUB so you can use a 8x10 if you like.[/quote] I had some feedback with the Harley Benton due to the large semi hollow body and the amp on the floor aiming straight at it, I don't think the Stagg will have the same problem due to the construction. But yeah, any normal bass amp will do fine and th HB should meet your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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