zero9

I suppose it's like Mr Ford said, "you can have any colour as long as it's black". Because they're not a custom builder as such, they're probably not set up to make bespoke changes to their 'stock' products, and are happy they can shift the limited number of signature instruments at an exhorbitant price.

I'd take the Black 'n' Decker myself - more useful...

I'll come along, and bring my gigging Gedo 'blonde'.

I wouldn't worry too much. Looks like you're well organised and everything's nicely sorted for the audition. By the time you've discounted the weirdo, ego-maniac, the one who can't commit, and those who aren't up to it, the choice will be obvious. Don't rush to make a decision, and only pick one if you're all agreed and sure it's a good fit.

It's the guitarist who's the problem

I'm assuming that in each case the bass was played in the same room in the same location? I've found that the bass will sound differently in different locations depending on sound reflections / absorption within a room. Just a thought...

[quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1401191517' post='2460931'] It was indeed zero9's jazz. Made me want to kit my jazz out with flats and pickup cover. [/quote] Just checking, you mentioned a bridge pickup cover, rather than the neck cover. Is that right? It's just that my bass, which you tried at the bash, has a neck pickup cover. I'd go for the tort, however, the white scratch plate you already have would look cool with a chrome cover against the sage green Decisions decisions...

Try as many different basses as you can. Each bass you try will give you ideas about what you like or don't like about that particular bass. Note down the things you particularly like about a particular bass, especially something you'd like to have incorporated in your dream bass. Until you've tried a number of different instruments, it's impossible to say what works best for you, because your playing style will be unique to you. Others can recommend certain aspects that may be useful or make a good instrument, but that will be largely subjective based on their own experiences. Don't rush in but spend time trying out different instruments. Only you can find your ideal instrument.

Might be worth considering a TC electronic combo. The BG250-208 looks great value at £249 at the mo. Haven't tried one myself, but very tempted at that price.

Something by Acoustic Image would fit your specification, but perhaps not your budget. These sometimes appear second hand in the eub / db section.

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Given that Freddie is only 14 he's an incredible db player. He either has very strong fingers or very low tension strings. The saxophonist who won and the last contestant stood out imo.

I was lucky enough to try the 4 string at the bash on Saturday, lovely!

S-ta-tus as in Po-ta-to

Thanks to Si600 & Roland Rock, the delicious cakes, and for the chance to meet everyone. Briliant bass bash (pity it didn't go on a bit longer). Wil

I'll be popping along from Peterborough (if anyone needs a lift out that way, get in touch). I'll bring my Warmoth / Status neck Jazz just in case, and can bring an acoustic image combo and / or some PJB 4b cabs if someone has the urge to try some. Wil

Find your own rapper, they're 10 a penny

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I've used 1and1.co.uk to register and check available domain names. Always worked for me.

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Some EUB's have a truss rod, to allow adjustment of the relief. A DB's fingerboard is normally 'shaped' to give the desired relief.

Make your own (from bits), I did: [url="http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=5345&pid=49640#post_49640"]http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=5345&pid=49640#post_49640[/url]

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1374668361' post='2151525'] 'ang on a minute that's not what i said at all,i said if you are going to be playing loud then a laminate will be less prone to feedback ! [/quote] 'twas me who said it, not Artisan. Unless you're spending a fortune on a double bass and amplification, there's little difference when you amplify inexpensive double basses using piezo's and the like. In my experience, you'll need to use a very good mic to hear some worthwhile difference. I can concur that my hybrid is more tolerant to feedback than my fully carved jobbie. I've used someone else's full ply bass before and there was little to distinguish in the feedback stakes between the two. At the end it all boils down to how the thing is set up, the type of transducer / mic, the type of amp, the room, how far from the speakers / PA etc etc. I tend to have the biggest problem when the double bass runs through a PA with bass bins, especially if I'm not far away from the bins. There's some monster feedback to be had from bass bins

It's a bit like saying there's very little bass in traditional Gregorian chant. The double bass didn't start until the early 15's in the West and Leo's creation didn't get going till '51.

If it's just the black fading to a grey-ish colour, WD40 will bring it back. WD40 is a known solution for bringing phenolic boards back to life.

It can be a long and expensive journey to find the best setup for you. I have my action very low compared to most, but have no issues with playing slap, and it's great for pizz. Strings are a minefield with anything from rubber bands to heavy steel wire. Try other peoples basses with different setups to see what suits you best. Uprights are getting more popular and appear quite frequently at bass bashes.