Linus27

As per my thread about electric double bass, I am still unsure if I should go down the electric double bass or maybe go for an acoustic double bass. The issue has now come forward with the possibility that I may be going into the studio in January to record more tracks for the album, with one of the song suitaing a double bass. If I was to go for an acoustic double bass, what would be a good one to start with for someone who has very little experience of playing double bass? I have had some lessons with Jakesbass so know some basics as well as owning an EUB for around 8 months. I will be recording with it and possibly some live work so it has to be good enough for this but obviously I don't want to spend a large amount of money on one. Also, I know nothing about the different sizes, 1/2. 3/4. full etc so again not sure what would be ideal. So any advice appreciated. Of course I could just go for an electric upright but half of me fancies a real double bass

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1320409954' post='1426451'] I had a Precision refinished in Arctic White, and nitroed, by TJC Guitars, in Stevenage. This was Aug 2010, and he charged £150 - I think it`s a little more now (about £180), as KiOgon was also enquiring about this a while ago. But, most places charge about £300, so even with travel costs, it`s a good deal. [url="http://www.tjcguitars.com/"]http://www.tjcguitars.com/[/url] [/quote] Thanks Lozz, that sounds great.

Real shame to read this. Also enjoyed having a nose around, chatting with Darren as well as buying my MB Combo, Fender Jazz, Genz Benz Shuttle 9 recently. I currently have something on order which Angus was told would only be a couple of weeks. Does this put this purchase into doubt?

Thanks Dood. I am thinking about getting one of these as a small combo to take to rehearsals with my acoustic band as believe it or not, lugging my MarkBass CMD121H combo every Tuesday and Thursdays is getting a pain due to its size and weight. Something even smaller like this EBS would be great. However, I am a bit worried that it will be a little under powered but even more that it might suffer from what i have found most low output combos suffer from and thats a thin nasally middy sound with little tone and definition. I have a 30 watt Laney and it sounds like a wet paper box. As soon as you try and add any bass it just goes boxy and muddy. Does this suffer from this at all or does it tonally have definition and character? Sorry for all the questions

Beautiful Nick. I had a 77 with a black guard but I do like the white one on yours. Would love to have a play of it someday.

I would love to one of these '51 Precisions and have it repainted in Olympic White to match my Precision but coated in Nitro so it gets naturally reliced quickly. Anyone got any ideas how much something like that could cost and know of anywhere that can do this sort of thing?

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1320265171' post='1424652'] You should check out Clarky's 51 P Bass mate [/quote] Will do. Cheers

Another thing that makes me think its new is the Butterscotch colour has gone from the options.

I was just looking at the Fender website and noticed that it now has a section under Precision bass called classic. In this section is the '50's Precision and the '51 Precision. Am I right in remembering that the '51 Precision was removed from the website and has now been put back in the Fender line up under this new section called Classic or am I wrong and it has always been there? Either way I hope it stays as I do plan to get a '51 some day.

I am getting a bit of GAS for one of these. They do seem very expensive though for what they are

Really enjoyed watching that. Great to see him doing so well and enjoying it. you must be very proud. My son is 8 and is currently learning drums and can't wait to be able to jam along with him.

Roger, really sorry to hear that. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1319122469' post='1410235'] I got my NXT for £450, I added a fishman platimun pro preamp and reckon it sounds close enough to my mates orchestral double bass when recorded that I'm happy with it [/quote] Excellent, thank you, just what I needed to hear.

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1319120722' post='1410197'] Well, that puts it in rather a different ball game - I was assuming you still had the Stagg. In that case probably better to get a Steinberger than buy a new Stagg if you have the budget. [/quote] Glad you said that. Gives me an excuse to get a new toy Thanks for the help.