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  1. Burns-bass
    This is a great Stentor Elysia bass. It’s a relatively small 3/4 bass, making it ideal for someone smaller of stature or who prefers a smaller bass. It’s in excellent condition and comes fitted with a nearly new set of Evah Pirazzi Weich strings. (Used for about 4 weeks) There’s a superficial scratch on the top rib which has been checked by a luthier (pictured). The bass doesn’t come with a case. It’s a hybrid bass with a carved front and back. Fingerboard is ebony. Sounds fantastic to me. The adjustable bridge works well and can be raised and lowered to give a great action. It’s currently set higher for orchestral playing. The bass is covered in a shellac lacquer which provides a great finish, but is prone to scratches and chips. It’s all character at the end of the day. The price is £1200 with the new set of Evah Pirazzis. With a set of Spriocore Welchs it can be yours for £950. This is a huge bargain for a lovely bass, and is the price I paid on Basschat. It’s advertised elsewhere for a little more.
  2. Burns-bass
    I'm not sure what the chip on your shoulder is here, but as I've explained, I have played bass with low tension strings and really like them. I have owned, played, and enjoyed basses with these. My favourites were Golden Slaps. In fact, I'm doing a gig with them on Saturday. I recently played at a festival with gut strings and loved them. The issue here seems to be that I politely suggested that someone new to double bass might benefit from a lesson or two on technique to avoid developing poor habits or hurting themselves. Or, to put it in different terms. You're an expert woodworker and instrument builder, right? If you spotted someone doing something with a drill or an adhesive that could potentially harm them, you'd probably say something. It's literally the same thing. If you're getting the sound you like out of your bass, then good for you. Nobody cares, least of all me. Life is too short for this nonsense. I'm off to get some chips of my own with the kids.
  3. Burns-bass
    Wood glue you'd assume (hope!)
  4. Burns-bass
    Yoghurt is obviously not a good adhesive.
  5. Burns-bass
    I love this. Respect is earned not demanded. I once took my aluminium double bass with Golden Slaps to a stellar luthier who was fixing a vintage Hawkes bass worth maybe 20 times more. He treated me and the bass with the same respect as the super expensive bass.
  6. Burns-bass
    Nasty! I recently bought a Chinese classic vibe precision deck and it’s amazing. That was £85 delivered, reckoned choose a name brand over these.
  7. Burns-bass
    Sounds great and his website seems really professional, too. Let us know how it goes! Glad to hear our advice has been accepted in the positive spirit it’s offered…
  8. Burns-bass
    I’ve got one of these. I take it as a spare to double bass gigs. It’s great!
  9. Burns-bass
    I don’t really form emotional bonds to celebrities as they’re just normal people like you and me, but I always had a soft spot for Ozzy. My first big gig was Ozzfest. Great introduction to rock and live music. Seemed like he had a good life and a happy family. Isn’t that what most of us want?
  10. Burns-bass
    So the song seems to me (listening while watching the football) to be in G, so I’d just use the G major scale as a guide to the notes you want to hit. (I can’t tab that out, but you can find it online!)
  11. Burns-bass
    I don’t think that’s really fair. People (including me) have politely suggested that over 300 years of technique might be worth studying, if only to avoid busting your hands up. Playing with low tension strings is fair enough. You don’t really need the “conventional” technique (note I didn’t say correct) but if someone new to DB tries that with Spiros or something else they could really hurt themselves. It’s friendly advice from people who’ve have made mistakes. I’ve suffered with sore hands and injuries from poor technique and solving it has been a revelation. I’d say advice is delivered in the same way your build thread has inspired others to approach restoring double basses on a sympathetic and professional way. Anyway, good playing HP and hope you’re enjoying the gigs.
  12. Burns-bass
    It’ll be brilliant fun. There are lots of great books on jazz improvisation. I’d also recommend ready a music theory book or two if you have access to one to brush up on some of the fundamentals. I’ll see if I have a spare one somewhere.
  13. Burns-bass
    Looks brilliant! I used to do a jazz session like this. We’d discuss a tune, explore the structure and the scales that could be used to solo. Then we’d run the tune and solo over the top. Was great fun. This seems really reasonable price, too.
  14. Burns-bass
    Don’t get the hate for tab really. I did a dep gig Saturday and had chord based lead sheets printed by the leader. That’s tab, effectively, and was good enough for us all as we knew the rhythm. If it helps you play music, then crack on!
  15. Burns-bass
    I had the same thing, so I pretty much gave up electric bass. In fact, I only ever play EB when I need to. Double bass has filled a part a part of my soul, and the people I’ve met while playing have been infinitely better. Find something else to spend your time on and come back to it if / when you want.
  16. Burns-bass
    Some people don’t like tab, but I say anything that gets you playing is good in my eyes. I can’t talk for Brazilian music, but resources like Songster are pretty good. ChatGPT can also generate tab, too, but I don’t know how accurate it may be.
  17. Burns-bass
    Brilliant!
  18. Burns-bass
    That’s a great looking setup.
  19. Burns-bass
    First ever wedding dep gig. It was well paid but what an odd existence it must be to play these week in and week out. Finally paid the last instalment on my summer holiday which has 100% been paid with gig fees. Room just boomed and boomed.
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    Superb!
  21. Burns-bass
    What a cool story. I’ve never really understood the appeal of signatures, if I’m honest, but it’ll make a wonderful conversation piece for the studio!
  22. Burns-bass
    Looks great. Where did you get it from? Provenance is a big thing, of course.
  23. Burns-bass
    We’re all different and beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can’t see the appeal here.
  24. Burns-bass
    Personally, I’d divorce you if you bought something so horrid! A Hawkes double bass is a different matter…
  25. Burns-bass
    If say 60% of the value after a rehair.
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