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[quote name='hubrad' post='487999' date='May 14 2009, 03:32 PM']Double bass is more akin to a violin, so could be worth approaching a violin repairer. I know a great one 200 miles north of you! [/quote] Where abouts? Noticed you're in W Yorks hubrad. I've taken mine to Jan at Chapel Allerton Strings in Leeds and he did really nice work. Is there someone else in 't North around Leeds? Cheers,

[quote name='teej' post='485710' date='May 12 2009, 10:42 AM']Finally got round to ordering this wheel. Arrived very quickly by First Class Royal Mail (less than 24 hours!). I did the sawing the end off and pushing obstruction back into the body of the bass thing, and then Josh my 9-year old fetched the metal stub back out again through the f-hole with one of those telescopic pen-type magnets, while I shone a torch in. He got it first go, took seconds. I tried it out last week on a very local gig (10 minute walk), and experienced the problem I was expecting - the round shaft will twist around no matter how tight you fasten it. So a couple of minutes filing a flat face on one side and it functions perfectly. Took it for a longer trip down Brighton way by train last night to record a track for The Ukes of Hazzard - smooth ride, steers easy. Had to remove the wheel to get on the train, but that's no big deal. Very pleased! [/quote] Nice result there. I wonder if it's worth sending a suggestion to the folks you bought it from to tell them about the flat spot needed on the shaft. They may incorporate that into future production.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='481119' date='May 6 2009, 04:23 PM']Yes, it's usually plugged straight into the amp. Only gives that special boost to passive basses, though. Active basses just sound too overboosted through the Sadowsky.[/quote] +1 although it does tend to warm just about any bass. With just the bass knob at 9 or 10 o'clock a stingray really livens up

I'm going to regret this first picture but here goes.... "Feelin' it (looks more like Fillin' it)" "Groove from above"

[quote name='subaudio' post='471755' date='Apr 24 2009, 06:18 PM']Hiya mate That sounds really promising, a pic would be great, I cant quite visualise how it works, I have a rubber mute but it's still too loud, in fact it makes it more bassy.[/quote] +1 for the pics.

I suppose keep trying EUB's until you find one that feels right for you. Alternatively, how big is your flat? Are you able to construct a practice booth e.g. four walls, roof and isolated floor that is foam lined yet can be dis-assembled and stored. There are easy ways of making the isolation floor (ply and tennis balls), it's just a matter if you have the space.

When is your gig? I have a Fishman BP100 and preamp gathering dust if you want to borrow it for the gig. Not the best sounding thing but won't feedback as quickly as a mic and you can run it into an amp. PM me if interested.

Allison Krauss with Union Station is a great sound as well. The stuff with Robert Plant is different all together.

[quote name='hubrad' post='450539' date='Mar 31 2009, 02:36 PM']Hah .. there's thaasands of us! The one thing that got to me, having finally got onto double bass in 2001 after years of mooting the idea, was that I suddenly realised it was trendy. [/quote] ...and it's great fun

I've been playing Bluegrass now for a short while, one of the genres I never got to in my youth. Like the previous chaps have stated, keep it simple, keep your ears wide open, and like the others say, if you can watch the guitarist hands all the better. Have fun.

[quote name='bassace' post='443948' date='Mar 24 2009, 04:40 PM']He's the man I'd like to be. Every note in its place and a huge tone. This came, so tis said, from having quite a high action and plucking very strongly with a single finger, either first or second sometimes alternating but never together(?) - check out on U Tube. When he played in the Oscar Peterson trio he and Ed Thigpen used to work out some nice patterns to play behind the piano. Try to catch him on Have you met Miss Jones? for some exquisite playing. I'm not sure how James Blanton can be compared. He was certainly a trail blazer and if his life had not been cut short at 24 who knows what he would have become, but Ray's the man.[/quote] +1. The trio, in various guises, also backed Ella Fitzgerald I believe and that stuff is just lovely, swingy goodness

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='439996' date='Mar 20 2009, 08:50 AM']... I do ok but I really wish I could sound like Marc Johnson![/quote] Don't we all The double bass was thrust upon me in High School. Originally I took hold of it left handed (I'm a lefty by nature) but the music teacher said "no no" and made me learn righty. That's been a blessing in disguise. I took it up again in Uni whilst studying the Tuba and then played it off and on since then. Now it's my main thing for our original stuff. It really is the most fun instrument IMO.

Here's a somewhat comprehensive list of pups and mics [url="http://www.doublebassguide.com/?page_id=21"]http://www.doublebassguide.com/?page_id=21[/url] Also try TB here [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43100"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43100[/url] Cheers

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='436313' date='Mar 16 2009, 05:13 PM']So how does this work? I can read charts (show tunes, L.I.T.S.O.Mowtown, the standard Jaco charts), but I'm not too hot on my cold reading (if you know what I mean )...is there anywhere that would give an example of the sort of charts you'd be expected to read? Would you be given some charts to read cold in the audition? Do you get any time to look at the charts beforehand? Mucho Grassyarse! [/quote] IME, the charts can range from professional copies to handwritten on a napkin (it happened). As long as you can sight read to a good level you'll be ok. The thing is though, your sight reading will improve substantially doing those sorts of gigs. You do useally get a little time to look over the charts and get your pencil to them. But, it's not all reading. I literally went from reading charts in the production band playing electric bass to playing double bass in a jazz trio with no music at all. But, it was still great playing music all night every night.

[quote name='stonecoldbass' post='435110' date='Mar 15 2009, 11:23 AM']I recently did nine months on royal caribbean cruiselines, in the caribbean no less! I was on the 2 largest cruise ships in the world, the freedom and liberty of the seas. It's true that your sight reading does have to be pretty good, mine was average but quickly got better, and you need to be pretty well versed in lots of different styles. Here are a few points to consider: You will be sharing a cabin - I shared with the drummer, luckily we got on like a house on fire and we're still great friends The cabins are tiny and you will be sleeping in bunk beds.... The food is average canteen food there are strict uniform and passenger/crew 'interaction' rules You will be playing the same shows every night. For at least 6 months....! Good stuff: You get to meet and play with some fantastic people You do get a lot of time to yourself to practice and go sightsee the various ports Great parties!! Dancers.....singers..... Pay should be around $1800 a month Tax free....i think!! Nothin better for your chops than playing in a pro setup night after night Gettin paid to play bass halfway round the world and still gettin time to work on your tan ;-) Best of luck, I highly recommend it!!! Craig[/quote] +1 If you have time on your hands and wish to hone your craft as well as see the world, go work on a ship. I made my way around half the world and have seen lots. In fact it's the reason I live in the uk and not the states, met my wife on a ship. They aren't as cheesy as they seem. You get paid to play music seven days a week, plus your fed and watered and you get to see the world. Oh, and the shagging is true.

[quote name='slobluesine' post='432271' date='Mar 12 2009, 11:34 AM']does anyone have a piece of DB tail wire with some clamps spare?[/quote] I have a spare wire from a tailpiece that was replaced. I'll check it tonight to see that it's ok. Your welcome to it. PM me your details and I'll post it this weekend. Cheers

The Point in Cardiff is closing? Is that for good or temp? That is a great rock venue, but it sure gets bloody warm in there.