stingrayPete1977

Jeez I haven't even got a good memory!

Mine is a motorbike If someone suggested a Yamaha bbne5 as a good first 5 string they would be right but only if they had a few grand to spare to buy it, one letter or number different and its a £200 bass! I really have no idea from model to model until we do it can't be a classic, classic amongst Yamaha fans for sure but not a classic bass like a Rick, Ray, P or J

I think ritters look rank Tbh I think the term classic only needs to be understood by bass players in this context, I'm sure there are classic golf bats etc but I have no idea of the names of any of them, Joe public know the fender brand and the stratocaster, the Gibson brand maybe but probably not the models? Anything someone like me as your average bass player would know straight away is classic imo which to be honest most of the Yamaha basses are out and maybe status from the more popular but less obvious brands, unless you have an interest in Yamaha basses its all letters and numbers I have a Yamaha fz600n

TIM

[quote name='WinterMute' timestamp='1357051018' post='1916762'] If you can find one, the Tony Levin sig model is very, very good and cheap too. [/quote] I agree, the only thing that let's them down a little is the floppy pick guard but that's easily fixed after that its a bass more akin to more expensive versions

[quote name='mbellishment' timestamp='1357075844' post='1917294'] Can't believe yous got my first thread on BC locked up like lads! Was quite proud of that thread [/quote] Sorry about that but that guy was off his head on something

My blue SR5 is light but the black one is a bit of a beast! I can't imagine anything other than a classic 5 as my main bass at anytime in the future

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1357071718' post='1917215'] way to go, Pete Gotta agree. [/quote]

Oh thats gorgeous! I dont mind having a bash with the chisel and files, I can see that the A and D strings will take some control to bow independantly as it is, I need to get this bow now and try As you can see from my sig I dont mind paying out for decent gear so if in a year or twos time I am still playing it as often as I am now then I will be on the hunt for something better, always a fine balance of having something too cheap that it cant be played and putting the person off and being sensible cost wise I guess. I do like the Yamaha silent basses so a used one of those might be the next step.

Thru stringing makes things a lot stiffer in my opinion so anyone that finds a set stiff on a thru strung bridge might find they are OK top loaded?

5 string Jazz?

Stafford is my nearest town, not button boon!

The body cavity is very poorly shielded which is why they hum, the end pin resonates in the hole when half out which is the worst thing really, the easiest fix is just a chunk of foam behind the bridge to stop the strings playing themselves! Nut needed a little file down and some people have had really bad strings from new, mine are OK as far as I can tell some have had lumps in them! Once the mods are done most folk that have tried all the budget options reckon its the best where the harley benton and similar versions sound better out of the box, an afternoons tinkering and its pretty good. This is my noob thread about it, see the pics at the end for mods [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194276-just-ordered-my-first-eub-total-noob-what-have-i-done/"]http://basschat.co.u...at-have-i-done/[/url] Have you got an elec upright? I know they are a poor mans (womens ) version of a DB but I cant warrant the real deal unless I can play a bit at least, general opinion is that the Stagg is close enough to be able to learn the basics at least, ones with a flat board or super low action are not going to help me play a real brute in future, I have it setup fairly high to not get into that trap

[url="http://www.youtube.com/user/Musselerran/feed?filter=1"]http://www.youtube.com/user/Musselerran/feed?filter=1[/url]

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1357059836' post='1916965'] You simply fail to recognize what technique is al about then but hey... Who am I to teach you? [/quote] The only thing I can presume is you mean that by my choosing of a simpler style for that band meant I had a better technique? I think most people would class that as dynamics and the technique being the way in which you use your hands to play certain styles, I am certain that If you asked a teacher for lessons on technique it would not involve note choice and style of playing for songs rather they would ask you what technique do you want to improve, slap, finger, pick etc? You have some strong opinions on how good people are and should be can you link us to any of your own work? I asked a few times in this and the other thread and it has been taken as me trying to wind you up but I am deadly serious

Shall we lock this one too?

the end makes me piss myself

Is it time for this yet? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd2pSLFjOas"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd2pSLFjOas[/url]

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357059270' post='1916945'] [b][i]Most[/i][/b] of the time? [/quote] oooshhhh! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ4Og9LNJpk&playnext=1&list=PLE57610EF70DA4FE4&feature=results_main"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ4Og9LNJpk&playnext=1&list=PLE57610EF70DA4FE4&feature=results_main[/url] f*** face is optional.....

Yeah Conan stfu

What do we think of this then, its a bit more than the Thomann one I like but from Yitamusic? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-Model-Carbon-Fiber-Double-Bass-Bow-French-/140358033272?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item20adfd9f78"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-Model-Carbon-Fiber-Double-Bass-Bow-French-/140358033272?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item20adfd9f78[/url]

Bizarre

[quote name='27 frets' timestamp='1357057243' post='1916887'] +1 on the French Carbon Fibre bow from YitaMusic, they also do a German model, and similar bows of a slightly lower spec. [/quote] I will have another look at those then if there is lower spec version, I really have gas for a nice bow now, terrible isnt it?

[quote name='Bass Lady' timestamp='1357055697' post='1916855'] Jumping straight in at the deep end (only joined forum today) I would say it doesn't really matter whether it is French or German bow, they both do the job but it does depend on which EUB you have. Some really are not suited to being played arco at all, great for that jazz pizz style but almost impossible to get a good sound with the bow. Which EUB do you have? [/quote] I went for the Stagg as it is one that can be played arco, I have done all the mods now too except the string swap then it will be awesome