kedo Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hi Folks. Thanks for all your help on my recent post about choosing an electric bass. I now have it down to either a BSX Allegro 4 or a Yamaha SLB - 200. Can any of you experienced guys out there help me to choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you're used to playing a real double bass the Yammy will feel more familiar. I personally prefer models with upper bout extensions i.e. Sb100 / 200 / Clifton. You might have to experiment with pick-ups and strings depending on what sound you want to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kedo Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hi Mr Bassman. I am used to playing a real DB. I tried a NS Design and hated it. No heel reference etc, but looking at The Yamaha, it has a traditional neck and heel. I didn't know you could change the pickup in the Yamaha. I would like a jazz sound as close to a real DB as possible. Any string recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Do you ever make it down south? I have an Allegro you can try if so. Edited January 7, 2015 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='kedo' timestamp='1420657692' post='2651860'] Hi Mr Bassman. I am used to playing a real DB. I tried a NS Design and hated it. No heel reference etc, but looking at The Yamaha, it has a traditional neck and heel. I didn't know you could change the pickup in the Yamaha. I would like a jazz sound as close to a real DB as possible. Any string recommendations? [/quote] The Yamaha SLB200 has a slightly thinner / shorter neck & string length to the SLB100 Depends what sort of sound you're after, I've tried countless pickups & strings on both models. Kolstein Heritage strings work well for me playing jazz Pickups I've tried don't suit both models equally. The full circle didn't do it for me on the 100 but sounds good on the 200. Underwood works well on both but you'll probably need a buffer preamp depending on what you plug into. The Shadow SH950 works well, sounds darker and doesn't need a preamp. Gage realist won't fit unless you get the cello version. All the single sided wing slot types are unbalanced unless you fit two. The Wilson K4 which sounds amazing on my Mo Clifton doesn't shine on the SLB100, I've not tried it on a 200 as I don't have one anymore. Mag pickups are another option. As for playability out of all the different models I've owned or played the SLB100 feels the closest to a real bass, the neck is lovely, it balances really well, just sits there, but it's quite heavy and getting the sound right can be a challenge. Every other one I've played has issues with spinning or just not feeling right, apart from my Clifton, which I'm playing seated now. It's the best sounding solid EUB I've come across. It's not the best looking but it ticks more boxes and gets more compliments on the sound than any other I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) I've posted this before but this guy Max used Kolstein Heritage strings with a full circle i.i.r.c. [media]http://youtu.be/wkKQFRioZQQ[/media] His Yammy sounds better than a lot of real basses that I've heard http://youtu.be/5NXWMAC6rcI Edited January 7, 2015 by Mr Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 And here is an Eminence bowed http://youtu.be/QqtOOpir9vQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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