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Thanks Marc. I didn't mean the tuners were used at the same time, sorry for the confusion, just that the same thing happens with two different tuners which otherwise work fine. I have two leads, identical to each other (lindy 6.3mm mono audio cable) , but it happens with both, so unlikely to be a fault in the individual lead. The lead can plug into the amp or either of the tuners. The bass tuner has an input and output jack so can be connected in-line using two leads between amp and EUB. You're right I do need to eliminate the amp as the problem, maybe I can take it to a local shop and try an amp out there.

Hi. I've trawled through the forums but cannot find the answer to my problem, so wondered if any of you had also encountered this. I have a Harley Benton EUB. It plays fine with the on board pre-amp and headphones, but has an issue when plugged into an amp and a tuner. Firstly, when plugged into an amp it makes a buzzing sound, not exactly what I would call feedback as it is a low noise but no notes can be heard. I haven't anything else to test on the amp so cannot eliminate the amp as the problem, however when plugged into two korg tuners, one a bass tuner and the other chromatic, the tuners only register an overtightened G, so the EUB must be emitting some odd signal. Both tuners work fine acoustically with my DB or when resting against the bridge of the EUB. I'm aware there are some "fixes" recommended for the HB EUB but not being adept at electronics most of that goes straight over my head. I expect something needs to be taken out and doctored, but any idea what and how please? Cheers, Si

I originally bought a Harley Benton EUB (yes I know) from Thomann when I wanted a near enough silent instrument when I couldn't play my saxophone. I now have an Archer 3/4 DB and the sax, loved though it is, is taking a sabbatical in the loft as I'm devoting my time to the bass. The two instruments aren't very alike in terms of size and feel so each is a different experience, but the fingerboard length is the same and I have the same strings on each so it's about as close as I can get on a budget. The EUB makes a great substitute when noise is an issue and as other have said is better than nothing.

Thanks guys, appreciate the welcome

well, err.... Hi! My name is Simon, or just Si, I'm very new to double bass and EUB having recently switched from tenor sax. I have a Harley Benton EUB which I first got so I could play with earphones at unsocial hours without upsetting neighbours as my horn practice time was severely limited, got hooked and GAS dictated I needed a "real" one... after reading reviews from other members bought an Archer 3/4 DB from gear4music. I know both are beginners instruments but then so am I. I'm using gut-a-like synthetic gut strings on both. Don't know they cope with arco as I haven't tried yet. I need to unlearn my old violin habits in order to grasp how to hold the bow. I tried sticking it under my chin but it just wasn't happening. Musical styles are jazz, jazz and er, jazz, mostly swing and be-bop. So..TTFN