saxobass Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Rheumatoid Arthritis in my wrists had stopped me playing my double bass and I would like to try the acoustic bass guitar as a (hopefully) `fill-in`alternative. I would like to know the differences between fretted and fretless varieties in terms of sound, playing feel and ease, and volume. Also, I was thinking of paying around £300 having been told this should get me something reasonably decent. I would like some recommendations, please, as getting info. seems difficult. So far I`ve looked at Crafter (BA 400 EQ), Dean, Tanglewood (Sundance TW55 A/bass FRB) Fender (Kingdom?) and Ashbury. Help needed please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Washburn AB10 is the only one I would have. Fretless also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 While we're on the subject, can you just stick steel flats on an acoustic bass guitar? I wouldn't really want that bright bronzey guitar sound, but I don't know if regular bass strings work on an acoustic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='601449' date='Sep 17 2009, 05:01 PM']While we're on the subject, can you just stick steel flats on an acoustic bass guitar? I wouldn't really want that bright bronzey guitar sound, but I don't know if regular bass strings work on an acoustic bass.[/quote] As far as I know, normal electric bass strings are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='601449' date='Sep 17 2009, 05:01 PM']While we're on the subject, can you just stick steel flats on an acoustic bass guitar? I wouldn't really want that bright bronzey guitar sound, but I don't know if regular bass strings work on an acoustic bass.[/quote] I have Thomastik Jazz Flats on my acoustic. No problem but they are nickel not steel. Edited September 17, 2009 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='601312' date='Sep 17 2009, 02:06 PM']Washburn AB10 is the only one I would have. Fretless also.[/quote] would you use flats on this..in steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='601685' date='Sep 17 2009, 08:30 PM']would you use flats on this..in steel[/quote] I don't see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Take a look at the Takamine EG series. Streets better than any you've mentioned. You should be able to pick up a used example for under £300. Some outlets retails base models around £330 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='601685' date='Sep 17 2009, 08:30 PM']would you use flats on this..in steel[/quote] [quote name='Linus27' post='601755' date='Sep 17 2009, 09:50 PM']I don't see why not.[/quote] I don't see why not either - although I always use nickel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxobass Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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