Kevsy71

The good news is that I have recently acquired one - the bad news is that it's my first time playing any form of upright bass, so I can't give a comparison! The screw in 'shoulders' seem to help in resting it against the body like a DB, at least from my understanding from discoverdoublebass videos It's a second-hand Studio (their basic model), about 5 years old. I found it quick and easy to set-up and I'm very happy with the tone through the piezo pickup into a Quilter Basss Block/Fearless F112. I suspect I may need a notch filter though as it resonates around (I think) A. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I will say I'm pleased with it!

Another fine transaction with Martin who braved the M25 to be reunited with an earlier trade. Great banter - THE SALMON MOUSSE! - and always a pleasure. Cheers Martin!

I sold Gareth a Tech21 Q Strip: fast payment, rapid and friendly communications, a perfect transaction all round! Thanks Gareth

Hi all, I'm seriously considering committing to my first DB, but before doing so want to make sure I'm within reach of lessons. Any recommendations for a tutor near Tonbridge in Kent, please - ideally within a 30 minute drive? Many thanks! Kev

Thanks in no small part to Tom's advice to ditch tabs and learn music notation, I've just started reading and transcribing too... At least for me starting out, the free "Sibelius First" is doing the trick, along with usage tutorial videos e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrPvjCknrPM . The playback feature really helps learn the acccidentals. Very pleased to be finally learning notation. Seems the best thing about tabs - that they tell you where to put your fingers - is also the worst thing about tabs!

Mike bought a Jazz from me: absolute gent, fast friendly communication, rapid payment, and let me know it arrived safely Thanks Mike, a real pleasure doing business with you! Kev

Here's a clip from last night's pub gig: Bruce Thomas P -> Quilter Bass Block -> One10 + Line out to PA. One10 is nestled in a fireplace! Band is drums, keys, sax, rhythym guitar. Drums are a folding Traps set so quieter than a full set, and we were quiet enough that people could still talk at the bar, but loud enough that we had dancing! :) One10withPA.mp4

@JohnA Tech21 VT bass deluxe is an excellent Ampeg SVT/810 and B-15 simulator - plus you get DI out and an additional uncoloured output. Worth giving a go through your HK active 12".

I use a Barefaced One10 as a monitor and DI into the PA, which works pretty nicely. I've tried the One10 standalone in a couple of pubs and fell back to a trusty 1x15 each time. To be fair we're a noisy bunch (acoustic drums, sax, guitar, keys) - I could see the One10 working in small rooms and quieter bands. Stick it in the corner on the floor for best bass response.