Mr Bassman

[quote name='kedo' timestamp='1419026355' post='2635932'] I am struggling to carry my bass at my advanced age, and am considering a more portable instrument. I'm interested in members thoughts on these. Seems there are two types: hollow bodied (allegro, eminence etc) and sticks: (NS Designs, Aria etc). Do the hollow instruments sound more authentic? I would just as well play my Fender bass than an electric double bass that sounds like a bass guitar. Are there any 'stand out' models. I don't want to spend more than £2,000 but would prefer less. It seems that advice from retailers depends on which models they stock. I'm not sure if I should by a cheaper one for rehearsals and lug the 3/4 to gigs, or go the whole distance and get a decent one and use it on stage. As acoustic basses are hard to amplify, it seems to me that a dedicated, quality electric bass could be superior. Advice from members would be very useful to me. [/quote] Kedo, I'd love to share my experiences with you but I'd be typing forever. I you'd like to chat on the phone it might save some wear & tear on my old fingers.

I've had three great sounding 1/2 size basses but found the necks too skinny and being used to 41 1/2 " found I'd be playing sharp on 39" for at least couple of numbers.

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1419116720' post='2636844'] EUB's occupy a nice little niche between an electric bass guitar and a double bass, but don't sound anything like a double bass. An electric fretless with tapewounds will do just as well as an EUB to simulate a DB. However, an EUB looks cool and gets good feedback from an audience. There is no real benefit spending loads of money on one as they all sound pretty similar, and experimenting with strings can produce more effective results to move closer to a proper upright sound. Just go for the one you like the look of most. [/quote] I'm sorry but after owning and experimenting with at least 10 different EUB's and as many fretless basses, I have to disagree with all comments except the one about strings.

Bet you say that to all the boys

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1418977150' post='2635324'] someone else here on BC has one signed off in August 1994 which looks like the first production model.. [/quote] That'll be me [attachment=178948:Wal-factory.jpg]

[color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3][font=Arial Narrow][size=4]Thursday 27th November at the [b]Red Lion[/b], Upper Poppleton YO26 6PR 8.30pm free entry[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3]Vocalist [font=Arial Narrow][size=4][b]Cherie Gears[/b] with [b]Rich Jevons[/b] guitar, [b]Andy Cholerton[/b] piano, [b]Paul Smith[/b] drums & myself on bass.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3][font=Arial Narrow][size=4]This is a [i][b]really nice venue[/b][/i] with good food available. It’s only about 30mins drive from Harrogate, there’s a large car park.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3][font=Arial Narrow][size=4]Meal deals on jazz nights and free soft drinks to designated drivers of groups of four or more.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3][font=Arial Narrow][size=4][url="http://www.redlionhotelyork.co.uk/"]http://www.redlionhotelyork.co.uk[/url][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [attachment=177248:Cherie.jpg]

Street price U.S.A. is $249 Only uk price I've found is £289 at J.H.S. Bollocks to that!

The other Michael Jackson is the guest saxophonist this Tuesday at the Harrogate Brasserie Born in the U.K. he now lives in Chicago but is visiting the UK this week to celebrate his 50th birthday. We played in a band together about 30 years ago, we've not seen each other since so it'll my great to catch up. Anyone who knows / remembers Mike and would like to see him please come to this gig. [url="https://www.facebook.com/events/303692463157327/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming"]https://www.facebook...filter=upcoming[/url] [attachment=176090:Jacko.jpg]

Well done Daf, and thanks for the Ehrlund loan/trial also

Mods, please take it down

Nice find Mike

That's about 35 minutes away if ya want me to have a look at it I've gigs on Thursday & Friday nights but the weekend is free There's also an instrument repairer in Harrogate who did Artisan's sound post a few weeks ago, I've forgotten his name

Whereabouts in Sunny Yorkshire are you?

You need to get one of each and find out which works best for you (like many of us here have) For starters the Bassmax is the most tolerant fit of the wing slot types, doesn't need a pre amp, and in my experience has the most feedback resistance. And it doesn't cost the earth so I'd recommend that you try one before spending a fortune on others. I'm using a Bassmax on 2 of my uprights whilst at least a nearly new Realist, 2 x Full Circle, Upton Rev solo11, Underwood and Shadow are all in the spares box. The Bassmax doesn't suit EUB's with solid bodies unless you fit one either side of the bridge. That's where Underwood & Shadow SH950 come in useful. Have fun

Tonight at the Harrogate Brasserie 26 - 30 Cheltenham Parade 8.15pm Free entry Jon Taylor sax/flute & Rich Jevons guitar with the Andy Cholerton Trio http://harrogatejazzblues.blogspot.co.uk/p/whos-on.html

Anyone fancy sitting in tonight at the Red Lion, I'll have an upright and bass guitar on hand. Or just want come for a pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord, listen to some sounds and say hello. Live music will only survive with an audience!

In my experience with Markbass amps a K&K Bassmax works well into the normal jack input without the need for a pre amp. If you're switching between b.g. & upright then something like a Plat Pro could be plugged into the XLR or the effects return. Have fun

Bassist Ian Eyre was a year above me at school, he had the first Fender precision I'd ever seen, which he stripped and took apart in woodwork class.