artisan Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) New Duke Double Bass Day well ok it was just over a week ago really but i've been busy slapping. i can't believe just how good this bass is,my Strunal was a good bass but this is just so much better its untrue. construction is excellent,it is so much easier to play,it weighs a lot less & most importantly it sounds so so good being much warmer/deeper/punchier than my old bass. i've had it for 10 days now & its already done 2 gigs i get no feedback at all with this beauty either,i couldn't be happier. love it love it love it (if it had lady parts i would probably make love to it ) [url="http://s88.photobucket.com/user/artisan1967/media/P1000408_zps165365ad.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s88.photobucket.com/user/artisan1967/media/P1000409_zpsf55eb337.jpg.html][IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k161/artisan1967/P1000409_zpsf55eb337.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s88.photobucket.com/user/artisan1967/media/P1000407_zps00187afc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k161/artisan1967/P1000407_zps00187afc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited September 28, 2014 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thats reet perty! Lovely bass, that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 very nice. will it be at the Derby Bass Bash next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1411906633' post='2563720'] Thats reet perty! Lovely bass, that man [/quote] cheers Clarky,it is a beaut' for sure [quote name='keeponehandloose' timestamp='1411906734' post='2563723'] very nice. will it be at the Derby Bass Bash next week? [/quote] i can't make the bash i'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wow, that's smart! How can things get better than 'plays good, looks good?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good on ya mate! It looks fantastic! You deserve it! May I add, Dukes are not only outstanding for rockabilly. I play all manner of influences (apart from classical) and it does it all with a majestically deep bassy sound. I took what could be regarded as a foolish gamble on a Duke just as Thomas was preparing to launch them. Quality-wise, the only alternative would have been importing an American Standard and I didn't fancy that. I couldn't find a suitable vintage Kay, so I chanced my luck. Thomas knows his stuff and he's amongst the nicest guys on the bass planet. 4 years later, my chocolate brown custom Duke is a like a family member to me! Many happy Duke years to you my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Great stuff. Serious Duke envy here I'm after a peacemaker but sadly can't begin to think about it until next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Superb bass! Congrats :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ohh, tidy. Did you buy it direct from Duke? I've always fancied one but their website says that they won't ship their basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thomas doesn't ship basses himself but they ship them to Bassico, who then ship to the UK. I had to get a lefty made so had to order direct y'see. Sadly my Duke won't be in attendance at the Bash now either due to gigs and such that week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 many thanks for the comments guys much appreciated. Rev - Thomann sell some Duke basses which is where i bought mine,the price is the same as buying direct but with Thomann the shipping is free & you get their 3 year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpea Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Lovely bass Do they construct them differently to a standard bass in any way? To suit slapping and for feedback resistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 [quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1411918880' post='2563878'] Good on ya mate! It looks fantastic! You deserve it! May I add, Dukes are not only outstanding for rockabilly. I play all manner of influences (apart from classical) and it does it all with a majestically deep bassy sound. I took what could be regarded as a foolish gamble on a Duke just as Thomas was preparing to launch them. Quality-wise, the only alternative would have been importing an American Standard and I didn't fancy that. I couldn't find a suitable vintage Kay, so I chanced my luck. Thomas knows his stuff and he's amongst the nicest guys on the bass planet. 4 years later, my chocolate brown custom Duke is a like a family member to me! Many happy Duke years to you my friend! [/quote] cheers Rabbie & many thanks for your help in making my decision,you are a gent' [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1411925777' post='2563980'] Great stuff. Serious Duke envy here I'm after a peacemaker but sadly can't begin to think about it until next year. [/quote] its well worth the expense,this is just in a different league to my old Strunal,although that was a good bass too but not a patch on the Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) [quote name='alexpea' timestamp='1411978962' post='2564415'] Lovely bass Do they construct them differently to a standard bass in any way? To suit slapping and for feedback resistance? [/quote] cheers on the Duke site Thomas (great bloke) mentions that most bass manufacturers make their laminate basses in the exact same way they make their carved basses,just using plywood instead,where as Thomas designed his basses specifically for roots/rockabilly music. either way the only way i get any feed back now is if i have too much sub bass on the preamp,my usual thing now is to turn up the sub bass until i get deep bass feedback then back that off until i'm feedback free,this gives me a wonderful deep thumping tone with no feedback at all,even stood in front of my amp'. Edited September 29, 2014 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Wow, really nice this. Glad you managed to get hold of your dream bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1411913216' post='2563805'] i can't make the bash i'm afraid [/quote] I could take it for you, unless you want to travel with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1411978807' post='2564409'] Rev - Thomann sell some Duke basses which is where i bought mine,the price is the same as buying direct but with Thomann the shipping is free & you get their 3 year warranty. [/quote] Cheers - my GAS has now been reignited.... [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1411906043' post='2563710'] (if it had lady parts i would probably make love to it ) [/quote] Hmm - those f holes look pretty big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1412005743' post='2564762'] Cheers - my GAS has now been reignited.... [/quote] Gaah! Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ahhhhhhhh I have been dreading the pictures and review of your Duke. What a beauty. Just as I had come to the conclusion I would stick with my 50\4 for a few more years. Glad you are very happy with her? Do you mind pm'ing me what she cost including the shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1411995567' post='2564631'] I could take it for you, unless you want to travel with me [/quote] many thanks for the offer but i can't go at all & there is no way my Duke is going without me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1412005743' post='2564762'] Cheers - my GAS has now been reignited.... Hmm - those f holes look pretty big... [/quote] lol [quote name='paddy109' timestamp='1412022566' post='2565044'] Ahhhhhhhh I have been dreading the pictures and review of your Duke. What a beauty. Just as I had come to the conclusion I would stick with my 50\4 for a few more years. Glad you are very happy with her? Do you mind pm'ing me what she cost including the shipping? [/quote] my 50/4 was a very good bass but is just not in the same league as my Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 What a beauty! Just had a look on the Duke site (can't speak german). Which model do you have? The bridge radius looks a bit flat for bow use - is it really for pizz / slap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1412167346' post='2566347'] What a beauty! Just had a look on the Duke site (can't speak german). Which model do you have? The bridge radius looks a bit flat for bow use - is it really for pizz / slap? [/quote] why thank you Mine is a Two Tone model. It is setup for slap/pizz so as you say a pretty flat radius & it doesn't have a Romberg bevel either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That is astonishingly ugly. But, then again, so am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blartfactor10 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 What a looker! Generous F holes and the book matching on the back looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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