Double bass setup

[bass_dude]

Hi all,

I've ordered a double bass from Thomann and they have contacted me to ask how I would like it to be setup. I am interested in playing jazz on the double bass but being new to the instrument, I am not sure of what to ask for setup-wise apart from "set it up for jazz please". I understand that everyone has their individual preferences for set ups but are there any recommendations for things to specifically ask for that generally seem to work well for playing jazz or even just something that would be reasonably workable for a beginner on double bass?

Thanks,

Richard

[ficelles]

[quote name='bass_dude' post='1361270' date='Sep 3 2011, 08:20 PM']Hi all,

I've ordered a double bass from Thomann and they have contacted me to ask how I would like it to be setup. I am interested in playing jazz on the double bass but being new to the instrument, I am not sure of what to ask for setup-wise apart from "set it up for jazz please". I understand that everyone has their individual preferences for set ups but are there any recommendations for things to specifically ask for that generally seem to work well for playing jazz or even just something that would be reasonably workable for a beginner on double bass?

Thanks,

Richard[/quote]

Generally set up for jazz would mean a lower action than for orchestral... I'm guessing they just mean the bridge and not the choice of strings?

ficelles

[ZMech]

Tell them just that that you're a beginner wanting to play jazz, if they're as good as everyone says they'll then do a decent setup.

[bass_dude]

I think it is just setup of bridge rather than choice of strings. So hopefully by letting them know I'll be playing jazz they'll set it up in a suitable way...