geoffbassist

Great stuff Clarky, thats an amazing couple of instruments! Ive played the kolstein ands it's got a great tone! Enjoy :-) BYW I bet you and Keith must have made an unusual sight at the car park mini bass bash!

Let us know how you get on Keith. I will be interested to hear how it compares to your other uprights. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1264364' date='Jun 10 2011, 08:37 PM']I live quite close to G4M so I went to their showroom a couple of months back to see what DBs they had on the floor. Those cheap ones are awful, you would have to spend as much again to get it up to snuff. Even the £800 one was a dog. It had potential but again, you would have to spend a lot, and you would not add any value to the bass, and it would be a gamble anyway - it might still be a rubbish bass when you're done. My advice would be to look for used instruments that have actually been played. There's often stuff around the £500 mark on eBay.[/quote] +1

Congratulations Dood. I'm looking forward to reading it. Cheers Geoff

I would just focus on a getting a bass you are really happy with. I play one decent 5 string bass for everything. I think there's real value in knowing your instrument inside out. On any gig (even pub gigs) I never have to think about my bass as I'm so familiar with it. There's so many other variables/distractions on gigs that it means I can focus more on the music I'm playing. Only you know if the sound/feel of the bass you want comes from a high end maker. If it does great, if it's a fender great. As long as you are getting your sound and enjoy playing it buy it, insure it, use it.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1232682' date='May 16 2011, 07:42 AM']I'd agree, for any kind of jazz, other than old swing or trad jazz, try Spirocores first. The Weich (soft) gauge will be easier on the hands, Mittel (medium) are a bit stiffer. Even if you decide further down the line that you want to try something else, you'll have a good reference point to go from, since pretty much every jazz bassist is familiar with them.[/quote] +1

Great playing Bilbo! Really swings, the band are great. Solo sounds really good too! Cheers Geoff

Great collection Paul! Which is your favourite? Cheers Geoff

My Sadowsky 5 string ash/maple m24. . .Always sounds great and It's stopped the gas for 2.5 years. . .well most of it :-)

I love my Euphonic Audio m line 12" cab. It works great with upright. I also have a AI head and don't use the pre much. Both great bits of kit for upright.

Nice work Laurence. :-)

BTW. The third you tube clip down is amazing! Really inspiring seeing NHOP throughout his career.

Great post. I will enjoy working on this. Cheers Geoff

I don't miss the weight but I used to love the 'feel' of the db750! Great rig.

Thanks. Looks like it could be good. Cheers Geoff

Jo is a fantastic player and top bloke. Well worth going to for lessons. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='steviedee' post='1188161' date='Apr 4 2011, 07:18 PM']I've never had any problems, bought and sold gear on here found everyone I've dealt with to be first class.[/quote] Me too. Loads of transactions no problems and I've always enjoyed the opportunity to meet other bass chatters in person.

Keep going Keith! I'm looking forward to the finished product!