Burns-bass

Ok, so I got the measuring tape out and this is going to be a medium scale job as there’s through body stringing. Ordered.

I realise this was originally “Chiang” - which was caused by autocorrect. I meant Chowny!

You should be fine on the tickets. Unless you’ve got one on the windscreen we’ve not had one. We parked on a “load in” bay for the evening numerous times and all been OK. Was the No entry the right hand turn onto the road leading up to the bridge? There’s no camera there so you’ll be ok!

Just picked up one of these. Will regular shortscales (specifically D’addario chromd flats) fit? I know Mustangs actually need medium length strings because of the through body construction. Just want to check these will fit well.

They’re ok! Fix a problem I don’t have. Personally, if you want to DB sound in a smaller package look out for a David Gage EB. I was selling one but I’ve got someone coming to buy it tomorrow.

This was the Hobgoblin on Gloucester Road. I didn’t know they did music but have booked us for a monthly residency. So that’s good. We got £180 (between 3) a £30 bar tab and the offer of free food (can’t eat a big meal before a gig).

Not sure if you can see it but the Elf powered me at this DB gig yesterday. The amp needed some tweaking and benefitted from the EBS EQ pedal but overall it’s an incredible thing. I had concerns it wouldn’t do a DB gig but space on the stage necessitated it. Absolutely incredible. One question for the experts. Have you ever mounted it on a pedal board? Would that be safe?

Precariously placed double bass. Was a good gig at a great Bristol pub. Brings my total weeks gig earnings to £500. Feel like a pro!

Would have asked for a raise probably…

To be fair, they were all built to be used and rapidly repaired not fetishised over!

Im with you Stu.

Yeah, I can see that. I should say, I want this to play semi-acoustic gigs (including outdoor gigs) with a quiet drummer. For bigger gigs, I'll take the full tried and tested concert set-up. This won't be used to keep up with a loud, stick-pounding drummer or electrified guitarist.

This is why I love the forum! Thanks for this, I will order one alongside the Bose.

Good point. I use the EBS Stanley Clarke which has a good HPF in it. I'm using a magnetic pickup too, so the risk is lower. I was going to ask if there was a good battery-powered pre-amp with an in-built HPF. Any ideas?

Yes, I get that. It's going to be the Bose as I can also do BVs through it as well. Just in the process of selling some stuff and once done, will invest and provide a full report. The amp will get used a lot as I'm gigging 5-10 times a month on DB now. Still can't decide between the older Pro and the newer Pro+. Any thoughts?

The battery is removable and replaceable, but you should be able to use it for thousands of charges. You can get a sub as well, but probably not needed.