artisan Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) my DB has at last arrived from Thomann,although i had to wait 2 weeks for them to set it up it has arrived almost unplayable with both the bridge & nut requiring attention,however i am still very pleased with the instrument as once setup i believe it will play rather well. ok here a piccy Edited February 19, 2012 by artisan Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 She looks nice, cant wait to meet her in person. Quote
Blademan_98 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 That looks pretty If I ever manage to talk my misses into letting me have a DB then it would be a blue one! Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Wow, gorgeous! I wish I had the space for a real DB. What's that with it being unplayable despite you asking Thomann to set it up for you? And they even made you wait for the privilege? Doesn't sound good. Have you got in touch with them to let them know and ask what happened? Quote
sarah thomas Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Yes, let us know what Thomann say. Still, that bass looks lovely and would match my car too. Blue ... mmm I'd have to get rid of the dining table - or the sofa. Quote
artisan Posted February 19, 2012 Author Posted February 19, 2012 thanks for the comments everyone,it is nice though isn't it. i don't really have the space for it in my little house but i just had to have one,anyway who needs a dining table i will email Thomann about the lack of setup & will report back when or if they reply. cheers Quote
Lazy James Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Very nice bass! I need to make some space for a DB........ Quote
TPJ Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1329692850' post='1546159'] thanks for the comments everyone,it is nice though isn't it. i don't really have the space for it in my little house but i just had to have one [/quote] [quote name='Lazy James' timestamp='1329739781' post='1546480'] Very nice bass! I need to make some space for a DB........ [/quote] All you really need is a spare corner Quote
fatback Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Ooh, lovely colour . Congrats. Have fun! Quote
geoffbassist Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I've never seen a DB from a shop that wasn't owned by a luthier that had properly set up double basses. Even in large string dealers they are more often than not badly set up. I wish the big music retailers would sort this out, but I guess it's just a case of money. it's just not practical unless you pay for one to visit the shop. Us double bassists really have to suffer for our art compared to most other instruments. :-) Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 [left]Neil brought the blue baby round to my place tonight.[/left] What a stunning colour! As Neil mentioned the action is too high but with a bit of work to the bridge it should be a great bass. Even with the (unknown) supplied strings it sounds better than many more expensive instruments. We tried the bassmax and it sounds promising direct into my AI Ten2 set flat. Anyway I've offered to get my chainsaw out and drop the string height at the bridge and angle grind a bit off the nut Quote
artisan Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1329778095' post='1547359'] [left]Anyway I've offered to get my chainsaw out and drop the string height at the bridge and angle grind a bit off the nut [/left] [/quote] ah the words of a true craftsman you are a true gent' sir Edited February 21, 2012 by artisan Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 That's fantastic! But I still believe that Thomann should have got the setup right in the first place, since they made you wait longer for delivery exactly for that reason. If they knew they couldn't offer the service, they shouldn't have promised it or made you wait. Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Well I've just reduced the bridge height by about 1/2 " and lowered the nut on the E string and tuned it up but I've had a little accident. Not with the bass but with a breadknife, yes I've sliced a bit of my left hand index finger off while making a sandwich and I've eaten it. So I can't play the bass just yet, at least until the blood stops. Bass sounds good. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Oh no! I sympathise - I've got a cut on the tip of my index finger on my fretting hand, which means no DB and a limited amount of BG playing for the next few days. Splattering blood on strings and fingerboard may look very hardcore metal, but it ain't fun. Hope that cut isn't too bad and your finger gets well very soon. Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1329831533' post='1548034'] Oh no! I sympathise - I've got a cut on the tip of my index finger on my fretting hand, which means no DB and a limited amount of BG playing for the next few days. Splattering blood on strings and fingerboard may look very hardcore metal, but it ain't fun. Hope that cut isn't too bad and your finger gets well very soon. [/quote] Thanks, it's a slice off the side rather than a cut so I'm hoping I can play tonight. Just got the bassmax fitted and done a bit more to the nut and Neils new baby is sounding nice and playing much better. It's very good for a first bass, I'd be happy to gig with it. Quote
artisan Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 oooooohhhhhhh i'm excited now,stuck at damn work though boo hoo it's not fair. really can't wait to hear the beast i have to say that Mr Bassman is a top bloke for sure,not only fettling my bass but giving me some pointers & lending me some dvd/books to study too. p.s. i really hope the finger is ok. Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Cheers Neil, it's a bit sore but I'll give it a go. Might have to switch to fender or ask someone in the audience to sit in. Attached are pics of work in progress and the finished bridge. Edited February 21, 2012 by Mr Bassman Quote
bassace Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Keith, what are you like! Eek, a full half inch off? I might well ask what Thomann are like. Quote
artisan Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1329843411' post='1548367'] Cheers Neil, it's a bit sore but I'll give it a go. Might have to switch to fender or ask someone in the audience to sit in. Attached are pics of work in progress and the finished bridge. [/quote] wow that just shows how far out our German freinds were,that's a masterful job there good sir thank you again. as for the "ask someone in the audience to sit in" now this has me a little worried so i may just hide at the back somewhere Quote
fatback Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1329843411' post='1548367'] Cheers Neil, it's a bit sore but I'll give it a go. Might have to switch to fender or ask someone in the audience to sit in. Attached are pics of work in progress and the finished bridge. [/quote] Superglue! Really, it works. Quote
Mr Bassman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='fatback' timestamp='1329848082' post='1548510'] Superglue! Really, it works. [/quote] Thanks for the tip I'm going to take Neil's bass to my gig tonight (finger permitting) to see how it performs. Edited February 21, 2012 by Mr Bassman Quote
TPJ Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1329849860' post='1548539'] I'm going to take Neil's bass to my gig tonight (finger permitting) to see how it performs. [/quote] Just make sure you give it back Quote
geoffbassist Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Take care Keith and be careful if you go anywhere near any sharp objects :-) Quote
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