mcgraham Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'm hankering to get into upright/double bass and would love to get together with a local BCer who plays and has a nice instrument who could show me the basics and talk me through it. Happy to provide a coffee and pack of biscuits! Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I used to work in Notts and when I first tried double bass, I got a kind of intro lesson from a guy in Mapperley. I found that really useful. If you don't find a willing BCer, I'd suggest that. For me it was twenty quid well spent. I'd offer but I'm in Sheffield and left handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Cheers bud! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just thought I'd let folks know I've booked a lesson with a local bass expert, John Porter, and also visited a local builder/repairer/stockist who took an hour or so out of his day to talk me through double basses and let me try a few. It has only fuelled my desire for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 They are just such beautiful objects. Even cheap ones. I think most bass guitarists struggle not to be tempted by them. I am constantly drooling over antique double basses I can't afford and have no realistic need for. I've played bass guitar for over 20 years and never spent more than £700 on one, and would really struggle to convince myself to do so, but if I had five grand to throw away I would buy an attractive old double bass in a heartbeat. It makes no sense. It's love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 That's about right! It's the sort of instrument you can have stood in your room as a piece of art AND as an instrument. I love how connected you feel to the instrument. When you 'hug' it from behind you feel 'at one' with the instrument, without having to plug it in. THAT alone is making me want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 My Mrs. calls it 'the other woman' as it gets more hugs and attention ( so she says!) ...you have been warned !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 [quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1365747660' post='2043732'] That's about right! It's the sort of instrument you can have stood in your room as a piece of art [/quote] Bet the missus disagrees.. They are seriously intrusive. You can't hide them with a subtle array of soft furnishings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Another happy victim Enjoy your journey, DB is the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1365758011' post='2043903'] Bet the missus disagrees.. They are seriously intrusive. You can't hide them with a subtle array of soft furnishings [/quote] Fortunately the missus DOES agree beauty of being married to a musician as well! You are right though, intrusive is the word. Fortunately it would be in my teaching room, and so would add to the ambience! Just had my first lesson - it's seriously physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 I should also add, the bowing was even more fun than I imagined it would be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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