ceilidhswinger Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi, I have been the owner of a Palatino EUB for a number of years now and have made a few mods on it to make it work for me namely replaced stock pick-up with Underwood and half decent set of strings. I use it as a travel bass and for smaller tighter venues and I really enjoy it. My only problem is that I cant play it upright as it spins and rotates in my left hand as I play and I am almost anchoring it with my thumb. I have tried fixing end pin with a snare drum stand, and various other stands, lassoing the bass to my belt, several attachments and add ons to replicate profile of a real DB, but the only thing that works for me is if I sit down with the bass, end pin out and jammed between my feet. This is fine at least I get a seat but when it comes to solos, its a bit of a nightmare and I'm a bit hunched over and stretched. Never happy eh? If any of you guys have experienced the same problem and worked it out, please give me a shout, shame I really like the little guy and wouldn't want to resign him to "novelty bass" Sorry for long winded story! [url="http://youtu.be/3abOZF8X0TE"]http://youtu.be/3abOZF8X0TE[/url] [right][/right] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you can't fit a small outrigger to it which goes into your body, try fitting a rubber foot on the end pin (you can find various sizes/diameters at hardware stores) and putting a small rubber mat on the stage. Also, fitting a 100mm tee to the bottom of the end pin will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Like [url="http://www.gelbass.com/bass/Eminence_parts.html#steadyfoot"]this[/url]. Don't know if it would fit [attachment=108404:fourstringbass170.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ceilidhswinger Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1337605450' post='1662575'] [/quote] Ha ha! nail the bugger to the floor Bilbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceilidhswinger Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1337604214' post='1662545'] Like [url="http://www.gelbass.com/bass/Eminence_parts.html#steadyfoot"]this[/url]. Don't know if it would fit [attachment=108404:fourstringbass170.jpg] [/quote] Yeah that might work Mr Bassman! quite like the bass waist extension too, like a putter been jammed in the side. Thanks for taking the time to get back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceilidhswinger Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1337542149' post='1661710'] If you can't fit a small outrigger to it which goes into your body, try fitting a rubber foot on the end pin (you can find various sizes/diameters at hardware stores) and putting a small rubber mat on the stage. Also, fitting a 100mm tee to the bottom of the end pin will do it. [/quote] Yeah bassace I've placed a large rubber foot on end pin, might try making an Eminence type double rubber foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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