gypsyjazzer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Probably silly question--but here goes: Has anyone tried to slap on an EUB? Results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yes. Depending on the bass and it's set up it can work,but it doesn't sound as good as playing it on a proper Upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 i tried it when i had my Stagg,albeit i had steel strings on it,& it just didn't work out to well,with the right strings it may be ok,but as Doddy just said its much much better on a propper DB,it's also a lot easier on a DB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I tried it & hurt my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonzoooroo Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I've been happily gigging one for a few years (not worth lugging a DB for a few tunes in a pub band set) , Mag pickup, 4/4 Spirocores and click pickup. EQ'd for a clean psychobilly kind of sound. I've just joined a C&W band, so now gig DB (Old blonde ply nass with Piezos with Innovation Honeys) which is set up so I can play classical on it too (I use the same bass in a local orchestra) ... If anything, it's harder work on the DB. The sound's pretty similar (less precise on the DB to be honest, due to the body boom on the attack) and due to the requirements of the repertoire, the click's EQ'd to a lower pitch. I do use a low action for slap though - but that stuff's personal preference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjazzer Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks for your input on the slap subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 My BSX Allegro slaps just fine, but then it does have a proper hollow body and a lovely think slab of ebony for the fingerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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