Mr Bassman

Likewise, I've so many things going on and I've just got another bass which I'd like to try it on. It really worked well on the Antoni 1/2 pint, (an inexpensive ply bass) but that's gone to a new home and I'm just setting up a Stentor (hybrid) which sounds amazing acoustically but I've not got as far as attaching any 'lectrics as yet. Needles to say the Ehrlund performs well on my carved Hungarian & French basses into an Acoustic Image combo.

Last call before I return it to Daf

[quote name='Etienne' timestamp='1378769126' post='2204606'] I've got one! Bought it last year from a fellow Basschatter as my entry into DB world, and I love it! Mine had been properly set up with Innovation Silver Slaps (synthetic gut), and plays beautifully with a big sound (I only play pizz)- always gets positive comments from my fellow musicians! The only issue I've had was with the endpin rattling- I found that it was coming from the tiny retaining rivet at the top of the endpin itself. A couple of minutes with a hacksaw cured the issue... [/quote] My end pin rattles but its a loose fit in the bushing, think I'll invest in a decent replacement. [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1378804931' post='2204741'] I have a Stentor and use it as my workhorse ( in the car out the car, in the car out the car, in the car out the car ....etc !) . Great all round bass with a lovely tone both pizz and arco. I have Kaplans which are similar to Bel Cantos which are great for orchestral playing and produce a mellow pizz - the bass seems to respond well to the tension. [/quote] The G string broke so I popped a used Belcanto on and it sounds great. Just need to do something with the bridge which is leaning upwards, looks like its been that way since new.

[quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1378768785' post='2204603'] I got mine from Upton and paid the charges, but recently got a spare here on Basschat. Sometimes one comes up in the 'for sale' section. Unfortunately you can't buy them in Uk (don't think so anyway). [/quote][quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1378768785' post='2204603'] I got mine from Upton and paid the charges, but recently got a spare here on Basschat. Sometimes one comes up in the 'for sale' section. Unfortunately you can't buy them in Uk (don't think so anyway). [/quote] Ha, should've held on to it! I also have the Wilson K4 on a Clifton EUB, it's by far the best sounding EUB I've experienced, but I've not had the pleasure of trying the Wilson on a real bass yet. I'm working on it.

Just to add that on my used model the nut needs lowering, the bridge is set at the wrong angle, and the endpin rattles! But with a bit of tweaking and a change of strings I think this may sound and play as good as many more expensive instruments. I might replace the alloy tailpiece, but it sounds good so it would only be for aesthetic (or snobbish) reasons.

Any other Stentor 1950 owners here? I just bought a used one which needs some setting up, but I can tell it's got great potential soundwise, has a nice chunky neck, and is really portable. Just wondered what strings other owners preferred, and any gremlins to report? Here's Hugh http://youtu.be/4DFlTWfYF1A

Got to let her out once in a while, otherwise the rest of the house doesn't get cleaned.

The strings did arrive yesterday, haven't had chance to try them on yet but they look good quality.

Just tell her to mind her own business and get back in the kitchen! Ouch!!!!!

Continuing my search for a more portable instrument I spotted a used Stentor 1950 for sale on here, which was less than an hours drive away. I remember our good friend hubrad raving about them, so after re-watching his video review, and picking his brains on the phone I decided to check out the one for sale. I contacted harrison, the seller and sped down the M62 to check out his bass. Well it's bigger than the Antoni 1/2 size but smaller than my other bases. It's got orchestral strings which don't suit me but it sounds big. And the neck is beefy ! Yes! I've found a smallish bass with a chunky neck! Anyway, whilst tuning it up I broke a string, so I had to buy it. http://youtu.be/4DFlTWfYF1A

Just bought a double bass from Harry. It was all done in a hurry, but it was a pleasure to meet and do business with him.

Still no strings :-(

Status strings ordered last Wednesday, still not arrived :-(

I ordered the Status strings on Wednesday hoping to use them on a gig today. They haven't arrived yet. :-(

A couple of years ago I had serious gas for a Phil Jones Super Flightcase so I rang Bass Direct to enquire about one. I stated that I played double bass and wanted the upwards firing speakers so I could hear myself in the upper register. The other criteria was a lightweight combo. I was told that the PJB wasn't what I needed but to get a Bergantino 12! I wouldn't waste another phone call on them.

Worth the wait eh Chris?

Daf has very kindlly sent an Ehrlund for me to try. If anyone else close to Harrogate wants to try it before I return it let me know. (Geoff?)

I've ordered some Status Half Wound Bit annoying that they're priced at £16.99, then when you go to pay they add vat making them over £20, but still not a bad price!

I'm a City & Guilds qualified PAT tester (at my own expense) I've never actually tested anything since I got my certificate a few years ago. Ive never been asked on the gig to show any stickers or certificates, but occaisionally venues or agents have insisted on producing documents etc prior to the gig. It's mostly jobsworths who don't even know what P.A.T. stands for that make these demands. I was booked for a wedding gig for over 2 months. A week before the bride contacted the bandleader and insisted that we submit copies of PAT certs & PLI by the end of the week. I suggested that the reply was "the rest of the band are out of the country and won't be back until the day before the gig" And anyway all the gear was less than 12 months old and didn't need a PAT. When we turned up for the gig the jobsworth in question was off sick It's up to the tester to determine the frequency of re-tests If say the item is a kettle that is used 20 times a day then 6 monthly tests may be appropriate. If it's a bass amp that is only used occasionally then maybe every 2 years will suffice. Time for bed methinks

You could order one from Amazon and if you don't like it send it back within 30 days if you can find somewhere to store the large box! The neck is slender, which doesn't suit me but some people prefer thinner necks. I wouldn't say it was bass guitar profile, not like some eub's, just a slim double bass D profile

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Oh, Danny Boy that's what I want to hear thanks