Mr Bassman

If you're in Bradford on Sunday eve you'd be welcome to sit in at my gig at City Vaults It'd be great to meet you and have a chat over a pint of yorkshire ale :-)

Don't think so

I've got a Shuttle 3 if ya want to try it Niel

Get a season ticket

Is there anyone in or around Harrogate with a CMD 121P who'd be kind enough to let me try it? Or if there are any up for sale or trade let me know. Cheers

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1382224704' post='2249581'] This is it (from Thomann) Wolf Super Endpin [/quote] These are great on a spike but i think the walking stick ferrule might be best for a thicker wooden end pin

Amazon have a million walking stick rubber ferrules Ive had some good quality Toolman and some inferior copies, usually in packs of four for about £3.50 posted

Just a quick update I took the full circle off & fitted a bassmax, big improvement I adapted a used bridge (ex dave Swift) with some Milliput to shape the feet (pics to follow) It sounds great with no feedback issues, don't need a preamp I re-bushed the end pin which has stopped the rattle Done 3 gigs so far on it, love the sound, my pianist thinks it sounds better than many expensive instruments and I agree And it's an easy carry Result :-)

39" is about the average for half size See my thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/213013-12-size-basses/

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1379451705' post='2212951'] Can anyone explain the busetto shape of the Profundo? Why that shape (looks slightly overweight...)? [/quote] Have a word with John Patitucci Or checkout http://www.poellmann-contrabass.de/basses/busseto/main.htm There are two great bassists in Leeds with these Busseto's This'll get your gas pressure up http://www.poellmann-contrabass.de/instruments_eng.htm

I'm looking forward to playing with [url="http://www.roomdarkener.com"]Rod[/url] again tonight at [url="http://www.balcony-harrogate.co.uk"]Balcony[/url], Harrogate Cricket Club If any of you Basschatters fancy coming along you'd be more than welcome to free entry. [attachment=143967:Unknown.jpeg]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1379345100' post='2211504'] Thanks Keith, I've PM'd today actually so we'll see if the neck is OK for my rather clublike fingers! Amazingly one of these in almost new condition sold on eBay last week for under £1000! [/quote] No! That was a bargain!

I would have snapped this up if the seller hadn't thinned the neck http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202706-beautiful-solid-wood-double-bass-for-sale/

Thanks for the loan Daf, will get it off to Peter soon.

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1379330823' post='2211266'] Keith do you still have the Ehrlund or is it back with Daf ? [/quote] I've spoken to Geoff , he'd really like to try it but feels he's too busy just now to do it justice. I'll double check with Daf but I'm sure it's ok to send it on to you. Please p.m. your address.

I've still got it, I was waiting to hear back from Geoff. I'll give him a ring.

Rickenbacker made one in the 1930's but we're not allowed to mention it. http://doublebassguide.com/?page_id=3

This could explain why when I emailed Genz Benz with a query about my Shuttle 3 head, I eventually got a reply from Fender asking for the serial number. I replied with the necessary information but have had no further response.

[quote name='fatback' timestamp='1379006599' post='2207692'] Interesting to see whether you can reduce feedback with the full circle by rotating the pickup a tad. [/quote] It was the D string that was feeding back until it broke, that cured the feedback :-o Seriously though the phase switch on my amp killed the feedback, but I will experiment more with the rotation when I get the set up right. Thanks for the hint.

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1378995161' post='2207510'] Never been a problem on mine Keith - takes quite a lot to bust an E-string ! Do you think that the machines might have been replaced or do they look original? [/quote] They're the originals. Funny, I haven't had a string break for about 10 years yet I've had 5 break in the last few weeks on 3 diffent instruments. Must be me, maybe I'm jinxed :-) [quote name='johnny dissident' timestamp='1378995733' post='2207516'] I've had mine for about six years, must admit it's the only DB I've ever owned, but I love it especially since I had it set up properly and a new adjustable bridge fitted. Still experimenting with strings, my fav's so far were Honey's. I use a bass max with it but would love to try out a mic but not sure which to try, expensive old game isn't it, even with a less expensive bass...........bloody good fun though [/quote] I've just fitted an adjustable bridge with a full circle but I've also tried the Bassmax on it. The full circle is very powerful but is prone to feedback, the Bassmax sounds a lot brighter on this bass. However we're only talking less than an hour plugged in so far. Still got fine adjustments to make. Sounds promising though. I see there's another one for sale on here if anyone's looking for a great sounding affordable instrument. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216874-stentor-34-double-bass-for-sale/

Three broken stings in less than a week! When I went to view / buy the bass last Friday the G string snapped at the tuning peg. Didn't think any more than it was an old string and I'd change them anyway. After fitting a new bridge I was tuning up and the E string broke at the tuning peg. I fitted a used set of Kolstein Heritage yesterday, they sound great. Went back to the bass this morning to find the D string had snapped at the tuning peg! Haven't had a proper inspection yet but I suspect the string holes in the pegs may have sharp edges. Anyone else had this problem?