Shergold Electric Upright

[Hellzero]

You found a real rare fair teacher and the eye (ear) opener is more than worth the free "lesson".

[godathunder]

8 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

You found a real rare fair teacher and the eye (ear) opener is more than worth the free "lesson".

Completely agree, I didnt intend my post to sound critical of him in the slightest. I found the lesson very useful and offered to pay for his time regardless but he wouldnt take my money

[Beer of the Bass]

If you get a chance to try a double bass with a lower action, higher tension steel string setup you might find that easier to adjust to. I'm used to playing double bass with Spirocores at a medium/low height, and it takes me a while to get much out it if someone hands me their low-tension slap setup bass. 

[godathunder]

On 08/06/2025 at 17:13, Beer of the Bass said:

If you get a chance to try a double bass with a lower action, higher tension steel string setup you might find that easier to adjust to. I'm used to playing double bass with Spirocores at a medium/low height, and it takes me a while to get much out it if someone hands me their low-tension slap setup bass. 

 

Im going to try to arrange another lesson, largely because playing his was such a different experience and demands a playing style completely at odds with my setup

 

My natural style is pretty busy and harmony via melody/counterpoint driven, which my bass seems suited to, so Id be interested to investigate a completely different style and setup.

 

Living in a fairly rural area, Ive not found anything in the way of jazz sessions near me (although the annual bray jazz festival isnt that far away) but there are a few irish folk and trad sessions nearby. It would make sense to learn a style thats more in keeping with whats available locally.

 

Then, of course, theres the matter of owning an appropriate tool for the job. Best have a look down the back of the sofa and establish my budget...........