Jakeabilly Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hello guys and girls, long time bassist in the punk/ska/folk scenes down here in devon, Ive just received my first double bass, i just got a cheap one from gear4music to get me going, ive heard from a number of punk/rockabilly guys that they are perfectly adequate providing they are set up right. Thing is, i dont have a clue what i need to do to get it set up more for rockabilly. I want that 'tap' sound, so i'm guessing that i should sand the bridge down? By how much, cant i just chisel a couple of mill off the top and recut the string grooves? If i take the bridge down, the strings will no longer run parallel to the neck, they'll impact at the bottom right? What else is needed to get that slap sound? can it be had without amplification? And on that front, ive heard K&K do a good rockabilly set-up, with an extra pickup sitting behind the neck. What are you all using? Appreciate the help in advance guys. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Welcome, from another Devon bassist! Don't know if they'll know too much about rockabilly styles, but Devon Strings, just down t'street from Mansons in Exeter, might be worth a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hi & welcome from another Devon based bassist. Enjoy the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Welcome aboard I am sure someone will be able to answer your question! Blademan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Welcome aboard, I've been in london for 18 months now but was in devon for a good 10 years before that, lovely part of the world to be in. Whereabouts in Devon are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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