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Blimey ! I'd forgotten about this one. Or it could be alzheimers.......

[quote name='MandShef' timestamp='1347901134' post='1806406'] What emotion? Pure envy!! I wish I could play so beautifully - especially Rinat Ibragimov on his 3-string bass [/quote] Couldn't agree more. He plays the DB with a grace more remeniscent of smaller instruments. Thank you for posting these, a real pleasure to hear.

Met up with Matt to collect some double bass bits from him., We had a good chat - turns out Matt is quite handy with a double bass. Wish you every success Matt - We'll probably meet again at some point ! All the best Tom

Thanks Matt, a few surprises today eh ? really handy to find a fellow double bass player just around the corner. Well met Matt, hope to catch up with you again All the best Tom

That song by Jay Leonhart hit the spot for me, as the lyrics go to the difficulties of trying to intonate a DB and sing at the same time. Being new to DB myself, I can really appreciate what he's talking about in saying 'playing notes that aren't really there' and 'not knowing where you are' on the fingerboard (not fretboard !).

[media]http://youtu.be/-AfPa1_vOzg[/media]

Discovered this old'n while looking for info on sizing up DB's. Some interesting reading here. Are there any shops that stock a reasonable selection of double basses local to London ? Cheers all

Agreed on the Spirocores, there is a markable difference between the brands. A really useful post Clarky, cheers

To answer the OP opening question - NO ! If I pay the extra to have something new, I expect it to be faultless, be it a bass or whatever. Just my opinion though

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1347013175' post='1795939'] Yes! If you can get hold of a Firebass 700 with a matching 4x10 it'll last forever and you'll sound like god. So much power! And you'll probably spend no more than £250. Most peavey amps tend to go down to 2ohms so can power 4 8ohm cabs! However, Peavey stuff is not for the fainthearted. It is a bit on the heavy side and is pretty much as big as it can be! If you can stand the size and weight you'll be very pleasantly surprised. Personally I wouldn't go for the Mk 1-4's as they're getting quite old now, but the Firebass 700 and Tour 400 are solid buys. Truckstop [/quote] My MK IV is easily the loudest amp I own and it's never ever, missed a beat and I don't expect it to either. I've heard stories of them continuing to work well after bouncing down the stairs and falling out the back of vans on the way home, It weighs around the same as a GS112.

You'll find a bit more oomph from an ABM 500 combo, the 300 can be a little underpowered in some situations.

Agree with the praise for these things. Then I suppose I would, considering I bought the one at the top of the page from OTPJ !

So what evidence have you observed or heard to suggest that a chiropractor will be able to solve the particular problems of the OP ? Can you explain and support your clinical reasoning that leads you to recommend a chiropractor's services ? Do you consider it reasonable to recommend the same treatment for all problems ?

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1345455213' post='1777583'] May be think about a chiropractor too? [/quote] Why ?

There are numerous possible causes of your shoulder problem, which may, or may not, be bass related. I would suggest you visit your GP and ask them to refer you to an experienced physiotherapist for assessment. If the GP resists your request, stress the importance of your wrist and shoulder to your musical career. Oh, just one other thing. Threads like this will bring plenty of good will and advice. While support is valuable and the advice will be well - meant, it's no substitute for a proper assessment by a skilled practitioner. All the best for a full and speedy recovery T

Here we go.....

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1344724696' post='1768561'] Music is music. I'll have a go at any instrument. I play bass, drums and guitar because they are all great fun and very easy to get a tune/beat from. [/quote] More this one than anything. Always thought the music is inside you and the instrument you play in the moment gives expression to it.

Matt sold me a strap that's as good as new for a nice price really friendly to deal with too. WIsh more people were like this. Thank you Matt All the best Tom

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1344505184' post='1765475'] The biggest pitfall I see with any kind of blind testing or having multiple person's opinions on one person's tone, is that you're not dealing with a hi-fi system. The bassist who is playing has control of their volume and tone by what they do with their fingers. They will naturally do what they need to do to get the tone and loudness they want where they're standing. Unless you can then take that bassist and make them simultaneously stand and listen in multiple spots around the venue then all you're getting is a bunch of different opinions as opposed to anything objective. [/quote] Bearing in mind issues like these, would there be an opportunity for people to bring their own rigs and test them by playing themselves through the different cabs available on the day ? (including each others).

When's the date of the next EABB for this to happen ?

I've heard that some fretboards have a compound radius i.e. the radius is not the same at either end. Is that true ?