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Sambrook replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've just ordered a set of Newtone shorties- what's the tension like? I had TI rounds ready for my new to me Epiphone Newport, but they really didn't suit, tension was actually TOO low... -
Recommend me some modern (or not) music with upright bass
Sambrook replied to Dazed's topic in General Discussion
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Anybody heard of these basses, or had any experience of them? http://www.guttlin.be/basmodels.htm I love the look and sound of them... Pricing seems good too... ......tempted......
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Apologies if this is well trodden ground - I am new enough to double bass to think like the title of this topic. The price range of bows is astonishing, so what are the things that make a 'good' bow? ...I await your instruction...
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Bought this fairly recently on here, but a B6 appeared for sale not long after, coinciding with some spare cash... you can guess the rest. Excellent condition, no marks that I can see. Velcro on the bottom. I really like Zoom products, and this is really good. The direction arrow buttons work very well with the foot (I was skeptical beforehand), tuner is good, and the patches are excellent. The 1073 preamp and the 1176 Limiter are fantastic.
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A beast of a bass! Bought this from Grezza, a member on here, it's been through a couple of owners on Basschat, I think. Guitar Build 2 piece mahogany body finished in Tru-oil (it just glows) Lindy Fralin 51'P split 5% overwound pickup Fender USA grooved bridge Ki0gon loom with Switchcraft jack socket String through option The neck is a Harley Benton PB50 that I've worked on extensively, and am quite proud of. I reshaped the headstock, and profiled the neck from 42mm down to 40mm, with a U profile (with defined 'shoulders'). Also reshaped the heel to fit very snugly. Rolled the fingerboard edges, and shaped the frets. The result is an extremely comfortable playing experience, though I do say so myself... I do have the J profile neck the bass came with, and could sell the bass with that neck attached if preferred (pics to follow) It's a hefty beast (maybe 10lbs, but will confirm); balances very well, and is not a problem with a decent wide strap. Weight now confirmed at 11lb 4oz. I'm stronger than I thought! And it plays like a monster! Very happy to fill any gaps I've missed - just ask, and thanks for reading.
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A splendid all round bass. I've used it for rehearsals, not gigged with it. In as new condition, I would say, one little headstock cymbal nick. Owned maybe 2 years? Selling because I've gone semi hollow (musically and intellectually) The quality of the parts adds up to the perfect bitsa, in my opinion: Hipshot Ultralight tuners Roasted maple neck Nordstrand pickups Babicz full contact bridge Markbass preamp Spokewheel truss rod access Really lightweight, but not lacking in low end at all. The preamp gives you the best of vintage and modern; vvt,passive, with 2 single coils (Jazz territory), then 3 band active, with humbucking single coils. And the 3 band is voiced really well, useable at all 'extremes'. The neck pickup in passive has great weight and heft. Sounds old and worn in from the get go (in a good way). I'm convinced the roasted neck is a big factor in this... I don't use the bridge pickup on it's own, although it does it's job well. I just prefer the fatter sound. The 2 pickups together sounds great. The bass does live inside, honestly... Very happy to fill in any gaps in information. Thanks for reading. The weight is 7lb 9oz, if my scales are to be trusted (it feels lighter than that)
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