jonnybass

@eude and @skelf thats an absolutely stunning instrument. Love the approach from ACG to be as bespoke as possible for the player. You are a lucky man with that bass Eude. Jonny

It worked out lovely for the bass…I now have added it to my GAS list… jonny

A fender Mexican production jazz bass V based on the Roscoe beck, with the Same pickup configuration, asymmetric neck. Jonny

Its a tough one, if I sold a bass at around market value and for some reason the market changed and it was worth 10 times more and it was resold at the new price I'd curse my bad timing but not the other seller. If someone gave me a sob story and convinced me to sell under value then the next day had it on at market value id not be best pleased and be unlikely to deal with that person again. However, we've all dreamed of or managed to snap up that 59 les paul at a car boot for £10. if you did and sold it would you go looking for the seller to give them a share? or would you pocket it? Or if they had a 54 p bass for £20 would you offer them market value or buy it at the bargain price? Jonny

I break my practice sessions into two types. Technical and playing. before I do either I warm up then I start on technical practice. technical practice I limit to 10 minutes. I pick one exercise, put the metronome on and play it. Once I play the exercise perfectly 3 times I increase the metronome tempo. I got it from a janek gwizdala series, and for me it’s so useful to improve my technique. playing practice is exactly as it sounds, playing songs, parts, noodling, jamming but just playing. There’s no time limit on this bit and it’s about fun and playing. this is how i (slowly) get better. jonny

Personally I bought my first double bass about 11 months ago after playing electric for 30 years. Loving it but I find it takes time and allot of practice to sound good. I don’t find it easy to switch between electric and upright yet. Used to have a NS Wav eub, didn’t sound like a double bass, or an electric, didn’t feel like one in terms of the physical part but it did have its own (good imo) sound and I could switch between them easily. jonny

Great stuff jonny

That took a turn I wasn’t expecting. Hope @The Guitar Weasel comes back. I’m sure no offence was meant. jonny

@JazzyJ I started in October after 30 odd years of electric bass. I’d echo what @Burns-bass said very different but hugely rewarding. When you hit a note and it just blossoms out it’s fantastic. enjoy!! jonny

I’d back this 100%. I’m pretty new to this, buying my first upright from @Happy Jack in October. I’ve thrown myself in and I’m loving every minute. Couple of gigs done and some recording. great fun but apart from “note geography” it’s not like playing electric. Jonny

I spent about a year using the Zoom b6. Really straightforward great live board, good built in DI. If you are just looking to expand out a little from a zoom B3 it has to be an option. Modelled amp, and DI with about 4/5 effects and a brilliant tuner, it is pretty much everything I needed at the time for gigging in one box. Moved to a Line 6 HX stomp XL as I was looking for the effects to go more 'out there". I have used it live, once set up it sounds great but I'd say it does need a fair bit of set up and potentially tweaking on gigs more than the zoom did. Yes its a more powerful beast and can do allot more, I'd say its a question of what you want. With the Zoom i edited and set up usable patches by plugging it in to my amp and just tweaking. With the HX Stomp i had to plug the laptop in, and the amp and then do it. I think we are in a lucky position that the multieffects/modelling market has a load of great gear, its down to how you want it to work and how you prefer to edit work with it, sound wise I think you are unlikely to go wrong. jonny

Cheapest bass I can see on DH gate was $207 with delivery, assuming that covers any import taxes its about £150. Theres about 4 basses on FB market place for that or cheaper from as far away as Musselburgh. They wont look like a Duff bass though but you will get a chance to try them before you buy. It will be harder to get a bass you think is cool though, depend if you want to take a punt I suppose. Jonny