Jimryan Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Morning all, A while back I had a gear4music DB, it was cheap but it served it's purpose and got me into playing an upright (much more so than a Dean Pace did years ago). Although many knock these entry level instruments, it met my needs and I was happy with it. Then due to circumstances I moved it on to a BCer and that was that. Yesterday, after months of seeing signs that I "need" to get back into upright playing, I ordered an upright. In fact, one that was discussed in a thread recently. It's one of the ones from Thomann, only their cheapest one as its all I can afford and can justify spending at the moment. They've offered to set it up for me, I'm going to stick a set of rotosounds on it when it arrives and once I'm used to playing one again, a pickup will be added. I cannot wait for its arrival and it cannot come quick enough. Cheers, James Edited September 19, 2015 by Jimryan Quote
yanto Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I ordered an uptight."[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Funny[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In all seriousness I hope you enjoy it![/font][/color] Quote
Jimryan Posted September 19, 2015 Author Posted September 19, 2015 And for that I have auto-correct to thank Quote
ChrisF Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I've had one of their cheaper models for 3 years...it's still going strong and I still love it. Quote
Jimryan Posted September 19, 2015 Author Posted September 19, 2015 [quote name='ChrisF' timestamp='1442683192' post='2868768'] I've had one of their cheaper models for 3 years...it's still going strong and I still love it. [/quote] Just the sort of stuff I wanted to hear Quote
fatback Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 You'll love it. And you'll get a good service from Thomann, by all accounts. Have a ball;. Quote
Jimryan Posted September 19, 2015 Author Posted September 19, 2015 [quote name='fatback' timestamp='1442692040' post='2868848'] You'll love it. And you'll get a good service from Thomann, by all accounts. Have a ball;. [/quote] I genuinely cannot wait. Last time I owned an upright I loved it. I've heard good things about Thomann and so far they've emailed me constantly about what I'd like done. It just needs to arrive now and I'll be off. Quote
Trimmo91 Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Good luck with it, hope it serves you well Quote
Jimryan Posted September 21, 2015 Author Posted September 21, 2015 Just had an email to say it's ready and being shipped. All I need to do is wait for a phone call to arrange delivery :-D Quote
sarah thomas Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Hooray! Welcome back to the bull fiddle world. Quote
Jimryan Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Just had the call, it arrives on Monday!?! Quote
invicta59 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 and the endless pursuit of tonal satisfaction begins on Tuesday Quote
Hector Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Congratulations,welcome to the family, and GET A TEACHER! Quote
ChrisF Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 What sort of music will you be playing by the way?? Quote
Jimryan Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1443194552' post='2873037'] Congratulations,welcome to the family, and GET A TEACHER! [/quote] Don't panic, I've read enough advice threads and searched the MU for local ones Quote
Jimryan Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='ChrisF' timestamp='1443199962' post='2873095'] What sort of music will you be playing by the way?? [/quote] Mainly jazz, might try and get in with an acoustic group but would love to get into doing a few swing numbers in clubs and restaurants. Quote
ChrisF Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1443200414' post='2873102'] Mainly jazz, might try and get in with an acoustic group but would love to get into doing a few swing numbers in clubs and restaurants. [/quote] Great stuff Quote
Hector Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1443200358' post='2873101'] Don't panic, I've read enough advice threads and searched the MU for local ones [/quote] I never panic, me Just keen for you to have the most fun possible, and I know from hard experience that going it alone can be frustrating/painful in the extreme... Quote
Jimryan Posted September 26, 2015 Author Posted September 26, 2015 Last time I owned one I got on fine and was eager to dive straight in. This time round I want to really focus on technique and have been watching a few videos on discoverdoublebass. The main thing I've got to remember is not to collapse my thumb as I can see me struggling with that one. Can't wait and Monday can't come quick enough...just hope the sound post is fine. Quote
fatback Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 [quote name='invicta59' timestamp='1443190253' post='2872985'] and the endless pursuit of tonal satisfaction begins on Tuesday [/quote] ...along with the endless pursuit of strings and pickups Quote
Jimryan Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 It's not often that one looks forward to a Monday, but today's the day! It's coming today. All I know is that it'll be here between 0900 and 1600, but it's coming today!!! Quote
invicta59 Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 I estimate the first blister between 17:30 n 18:00 Quote
ChrisF Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 It has gone very quiet. Did it turn up? Do you like it? Is it set up ok? Do your fingers hurt yet? Quote
Jimryan Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 Sorry guys, got carried away playing it. Once it arrived I made another thread... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/270300-ndbd/page__pid__2875015#entry2875015 Quote
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