Marc S

I had a very brief play on a half size DB a few months back. Actually, I found it wasn't that small by comparison to a 3/4 upright. A Cello, converted to be a bass, would be quite markedly smaller and more portable than a half-size, I think Just wondering how much more tension there would be in the strings, if tuned like a bass, and what long term that effect might have I recall a Cello Bass for sale on here, and it had some sagging in the front of the bass - due to the tension of strings and I think, other modifications, like the bridge....

Watching this with interest. When I think about this topic lately, this band "The Dead South" comes to mind. Actually, I haven't worked out the notes to this song yet.... So apologies for not spotting how the players Cello is tuned But it's a great video, which I'd recommend. Any comments from the sharp eyed among you who can see how it's tuned are welcome

Indeed. Bilbo is spot on here. I don't play my fretless nearly enough (I bought it to noodle on) but when I do play it, I find my whole approach to playing has to be a bit different. As @itu says - it "sings" in a different way

Hi Jim, And welcome back to Bass

As has been said, I suspect those Bartolini's are not original. They're decent pickups though - so I think I'd be tempted to leave them there, if you like the sound. Definitely get a full set of matching tuners as first thing you do with this bass. Perhaps even pick up a suitably aged, second-hand set? This is a nice looking bass. I don't think I would "mod" it too much. The lack of a control plate is interesting. Nice bass

What a very kind offer by MoJoKe Yes, it's why I like this forum too

Sorry to be late to this thread - I've only just caught it now. Even more sorry to hear of your woes. If they hadn't done this now... I'm sure they'd have done it at some future point. At least this way around - you get to decide whether to play that last gig or not, and whether to play a blinder, or to "sabotage" the gig. The choice is yours. I agree with Paul S, and others though - it's a downright cheek of them to sack you, whilst asking a favour I would be tempted not to play it... but that's just me. Or at least, I'd offer to "Dep" for them - then charge them half the fee, and insist on getting paid upfront, before you play If they don't pay up, walk away

Nice one @Clarky

Indeed - Oliver Postgate was responsible for so many great Children's TV programmes, and they were all done on a very minimal budget I believe his wife knitted all the Clangers! And the "studio" in which it was recorded was an old shed... painted with a tin of paint he "liberated" from the BBC set creating department That piece of intro music is so evocative.... It just took me back, as soon as I heard it Good luck sourcing the music. Cheers

I double-up in one of my bands - switching between playing bass guitar and upright. Not for each & every gig, but from time to time. There are occasions when I haven't done this for a while (depending on which band I'm playing with and other factors) and when I double up again, I really enjoy it! Keep at playing the upright, and keep switching between the two - even if you only play your upright a little... just keep your hand in. You will get used to switching, as long as you keep practicing on both. It just takes a bit of time. I must admit, I don't play my upright half as much as I'd like But that's just due to other issues, like work, family life, much needed DIY around the house etc etc. and for the most part, other bands don't really "need" me to play upright I also like to switch between playing different bass guitars - just so I'm used to playing basses with different string spacing and differing diameter and radii of neck Plus of course, this helps me justify owning way too many! Many years back, I could only afford to own one bass, and whenever I picked up a differing model, I struggled a bit, trying to get used to different necks, different spacing, different action heights, string gauges, controls etc etc I'd say it's definitely good for you, as a player, to be able to switch. But most of all - best of luck with your new venture into the world of upright - you won't look back I would recommend taking both along to a rehearsal one day. Make it a rehearsal that isn't too "pressured" - i.e. one which isn't a vital one just before a gig Start off by playing your usual BG, and then switch to upright, informing your band that you quiet fancy having a "dabble" at upright for a few songs

Definitely no clicking with my EVO1 head. Hopefully, they'll sort it for you asap

Hi there @fangio, Yes, I'm a big fan of the Fender Roadworn series, and that Jazz in Fiesta Red looks lovely I've fitted a KioGon Stacked control wiring loom to mine, and I must admit I like the added ability to tweak the tone of each pickup separately Re the Flea Jazz pickups - having owned both, I must say, I really liked the pickups in the Flea. That said, the Flea has a stacked control plate - which was what made me want to try that on my RW Jazz Let us know what pickup(s) you opt for, and what your findings are

Really nice colour. Looks fab with the Tort plate. And I think that combo works well with the maple board too Happy NBD

Not tried one of these. I did try a Squier version, but couldn't really judge it too well, as the shop I tried it in (in Bristol) hadn't set the bass up very well at all The action was terribly high. In fairness, they said it had just arrived.... I do like the look of this bass - lovely colour & grain I must say. And yes, you're right - Fender seem to be damned for trying to make something "different", while at the same time, damned for making something "un-Fender-like". So it seems they can't win. Wouldn't mind trying one of these myself, to give me something else, with different tonal options. But I must resist - as I've already got too many basses! Happy NBD - enjoy, and let us know what you think once you've played it more and gigged it