stingrayPete1977 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 Ta mate, had my first practice with it last night, first practice since the start of november due to my broken arm! Sounded good once I had mastered the art of getting a suitable eq setting and my intonation was passable for most of the night. Love cats sounded great, moondance sounded good but needs work to get more of a jazz vibe going, paloma faith upside down sounded cool and most of the set was possible and sounded like a regular bass overall, it really is all in the fingers! Got the weekend to practice but my rufus reid book still hasnt arrived Quote
philparker Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357329936' post='1921285']Got the weekend to practice but my rufus reid book still hasnt arrived [/quote] Don't worry - it will take you months to get through the Rufus Reid book - I use mine in between my other books on scales, studies and repertoire (with the bow) and I've hardly touched the surface of it. It is a great book, though! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Posted January 4, 2013 I have actually gone right back to my reading for bass book at the moment, started back at page one! Quote
weeleigh Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I've had my Stagg for about a year now and still loving it. Other songs you could consider are Stray Cat Strut, Fever, Pencil Full Of Lead, These Boots Are Made For Walking, and Me and Mrs Jones. All sound great on EUB. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks for those weeleigh, Fever did come up at practice actually played by the drummer would you believe as everyone wanted a go on the beast! All of those would fit in with stuff we have already too, nice one ta Funny thing really as this came about due to breaking my arm/wrist and now with more practice and some good song choices it could really define our covers band as a two possible sets act depending on the gig, first half gentle and upright bass orientated with the second set all electric and more rock based or just a nice jumble up of the lot for shorter sets, cant wait Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 Rufus Reid book has arrived, up to page 29 already! Lots to learn there though and it pretty much makes all the other books I was reading redundant too My wife said he looks like the Nutty Professor, see what I am dealing with? Quote
Clarky Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Have you got the Weichs on your bass yet, Pete? If so, waddya reckn? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 They are in transit somewhere mate along with my bow from Yita music, strings should be on before next practice with the full band on thursday though, bow will be a while yet from china though What is the best way to keep them clean after playing? Quote
Clarky Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1358011312' post='1931850'] What is the best way to keep them clean after playing? [/quote] Ermm, I've never cleaned a set of DB strings yet! As they are flatwound, they don't get gunk on them like electric bass roundwounds. A simple wipe down would suffice I guess if you sweat a lot but I bet you don't need to do anything with them. One piece of advice though - the silks damage really easily on Spiros so install the strings very carefully and slowly/methodically. That way, if you ever decide to change strings they will stay in excellent condition (and will be more vaulable in event of re-sale) Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 That is good advice! After years of string swaps I am a bit wary on this big old beast. I dont sweat that much so I think the left hand area should be ok although the cheap ones have lost their shine already in the mainly played area, what about the rosin though will that make a mess of the bridge end of the strings? Quote
Clarky Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Here's TalkBass on cleaning rosin off strings: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f2/cleaning-rosin-bow-hair-bass-strings-743536/ Quote
bassace Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I use industrial alcohol. You can get it at Maplin. It seems to do some good because the cloth is quite gunky after cleaning. Doesn't taste too good tho'. Quote
Owencf Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1358014440' post='1931905'] I use industrial alcohol. You can get it at Maplin. It seems to do some good because the cloth is quite gunky after cleaning. Doesn't taste too good tho'. [/quote] You can use it as engine degreaser, rocket fuel or molotov coctails. I will add string cleaning to Alcohol's wonderful list of useful uses Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 Back to Maplins tomorrow then! They must love me in there Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 That bloody Framus cutaway keeps on popping into my mind! Where can I put it? haha Quote
Owencf Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 It is nice, too far for me to go get it. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 Where is it? I really should not be looking as I have no where to keep it and only been playing upright for a month Quote
Clarky Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Dr Phibes' avatar says he is in Whitstable, Kent Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Posted January 13, 2013 Good, that's too far to tempt me too Quote
Norris Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I directly blame this thread for me just having bought one! For £299.99 from [url="http://www.normans.co.uk"]http://www.normans.co.uk[/url] how can you not?! Free delivery & 5 year warranty too Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Posted February 13, 2013 Haha ace! Just got in from a jam night with mine everyone loves them! Just got to do the little moss to make them lots better than standard Quote
Norris Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 NBD: Bass has arrived at home. I'm stuck at work for the rest of the afternoon - and can hardly spend all evening playing with it as it's St Valentine's day... I'll be re-reading this thread when I come to do any mods though Quote
fatback Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1360844678' post='1977220'] NBD: Bass has arrived at home. I'm stuck at work for the rest of the afternoon - and can hardly spend all evening playing with it as it's St Valentine's day... [/quote] Buy it a few roses and a box of chocolates? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 We need pictures! (of the bass not other half) (well then again we wont stop you!) Love mine now, practice tonight got a few numbers in the covers band set now that work well on the EUB Quote
Norris Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360867605' post='1977695'] We need pictures![/quote] I've just had a look through the reviews and there doesn't seem to be one for the Stagg. I'll do one and post some pictures there (when I have a few minutes and some decent light to take them in). My bass is actually a "Rocket by Stagg". i could do with a couple of lessons - if only on how to hold it right. I've played it a bit (1/2 hour at a time at the moment) and seem to be getting on ok. No pain yet anyway I might even take it along to a gig this weekend! Quote
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