ShergoldSnickers Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) After waiting a little while I've picked up Matilda today — the 5 string double bass I recently acquired via an auction. Much better to play than before. I've done some rudimentary recording... [url="http://www.ianhalstead.com/bc/samples/Matilda.mp3"]Matilda[/url] Excuse the really bad technique and intonation as I really am a beginner at this. Bridge straightened, new nut to get the action lower, sprung seam repaired, sound post moved slightly and new strings. Next on the list is a new lightweight tailpiece, new fingerboard to a flatter radius, and an adjustable bridge. I'm doing things in stages so I can monitor what's made the difference as things get changed. Edited September 19, 2013 by ShergoldSnickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome home Matilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 yey thats all good news matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Good news Ian, who's doing the work? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Peter at Beverley Music Centre. Fantastic proper old-fashioned service. He's done a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Great news Ian, she/you sound great! It must feel really good to get such a lovely instrument back making music again! It would be great to see some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Just for Geoff: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 why would anyone ever want to play anything other than the DB - what a beautiful instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Beautiful instrument Ian! Thanks for sharing. It's so good that it's being played again. What's the low B like. I have a feeling you will say its HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 If I get time Geoff, I'll get a decent mic out and record it. I want to play around with mic positioning anyway, and this gives me the perfect excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1978 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Beautiful bass - good on you for breathing some new life into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1379786726' post='2216804'] If I get time Geoff, I'll get a decent mic out and record it. I want to play around with mic positioning anyway, and this gives me the perfect excuse. [/quote] Sounds like a good job for a Sunday afternoon Ian! :-) I just want to hear that low B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) OK.... the low B. [url="http://www.ianhalstead.com/bc/samples/Matilda-low-B.mp3"]Low B recorded with CAD m179 large diaphragm condenser mic[/url] Will have to eradicate those annoying plucks, stops and subconscious string damps that end up as 'slaps' . That pretty much rules out any playing then. Edited September 22, 2013 by ShergoldSnickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 She's a real head turner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Those are some LOW notes! Nice one Ian, you have a really cool bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name='marvin spangles' timestamp='1379864899' post='2217523'] She's a real head turner! [/quote] Thanks Marvin — and to timbo above. Masses to learn before the same might be said about my playing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1379865150' post='2217525'] Those are some LOW notes! Nice one Ian, you have a really cool bass! [/quote] The fact that you are recording something doesn't half make you think about what you are doing. Shame it doesn't yet transfer to any hand/finger motor responses. That recording was with flat EQ, with the mic positioned about 7" or 8" away, 'pointing' between the bridge and the G f-hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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