EBS_freak Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I've toyed with the idea of getting into EUB/DB... mainly down to seeing StingrayPete on his now and again when I get to his gigs... But whilst one of my YouTube aimless viewing, I came across Lake Street Dive and I saw this gem - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1y_PHS0x4U[/media] Double bass and trumpet as feature instruments wouldn't be my choice of instruments to provide the backbone behind an acoustic setup - but something about this version really gels with me. (Kinda helps they can sing too) Also love this - although I think the bass gets a little less of the limelight! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5z7cYSbsFU[/media] Edited October 21, 2017 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hey thanks for sharing that - you're right, they're good and the trumpet player adds a lot. And yes you should take the plunge It's a lot of fun. Maybe kick off with a Stagg 3/4 EUB and see where the groove takes you from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have a lovely upgraded Stagg he can borrow too wouldn't you know 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1508604501' post='3393287'] I have a lovely upgraded Stagg he can borrow too wouldn't you know [/quote] Well in which case, he's completely in luck then isn't he?! What have you done in terms of upgrading (and approx cost)? Mine's still in unvarnished original condition and just 6 months old, but if there are some easy tweaks that deliver noticeable benefits, I'd be really interested to hear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I've lined the cavity with copper foil, put Spirocores on it which was a chore involving drilling the bridge block right out, thin foam under the bridge feet (I think I did that), the most important mod that transforms it was ramming a chunk of foam under the strings after length! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Their originals aren't too shabby either... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_n_tLR3D4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Looks like she's playing a Chadwick folding bass in that vid. It's well worth the leap into DB/EUB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 They're definitely a very talented bunch of multi-instrumentalists. Thanks for introducing me to them EBS...you should get hold of SRPete's souped up Stagg asap! [list] [*][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachael_Price"]Rachael Price[/url] - lead vocals, ukulele, guitar [*]Mike Olson - trumpet, guitar, organ, electric piano, synthesizer, vocals [*][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Kearney"]Bridget Kearney[/url] - [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_bass"]standup bass[/url], electric bass, piano, vocals [*]Mike Calabrese - drums, organ, vocals [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1508596559' post='3393198'] I've toyed with the idea of getting into EUB/DB... mainly down to seeing StingrayPete on his now and again when I get to his gigs... But whilst one of my YouTube aimless viewing, I came across Lake Street Dive and I saw this gem - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1y_PHS0x4U[/media] [/quote]Her intonation puts most big name jazz players to shame IMO; impressive. I really like that original number too, reminded me of Haim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I doubt that she complains 'Neck's too chunky; I've got small hands', either..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1508661710' post='3393553'] Looks like she's playing a Chadwick folding bass in that vid. [/quote]You are correct, here it is mentioned in a BP interview http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bridget-kearney-lake-street-driver/52071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1508671110' post='3393633'] I doubt that she complains 'Neck's too chunky; I've got small hands', either..! [/quote] It does make me chuckle when people say things like "I bought a P bass and the nut turned out to be 42mm not the 41mm in the specs so I had to move it on", 1mm jeez try bowing in thumb position, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1508656233' post='3393516'] Their originals aren't too shabby either... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_n_tLR3D4 [/quote] That's good, I prefer that to the cover......off to hook my zoom up to my Gedo...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Ok it's been bugging me, but what make / model semi electric guitar is Mike Olsen playing on the Jools Holland clip? It looks like a Gibson ES 339 from the body shape (and pretty darned similar to my poor man's version which is a Washburn HB35) but I can't make it out from the head stock? Ideas anyone? You got hold of SRP77's Stagg yet EBS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I suspect a custom version of one of these: https://dangelicoguitars.com/guitars/premier-series/premier-dc/#DAPDCTWNCTCB More like the epiphones (the proper ones) than the gibsons I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1508709453' post='3393989'] I suspect a custom version of one of these: [url="https://dangelicoguitars.com/guitars/premier-series/premier-dc/#DAPDCTWNCTCB"]https://dangelicogui...c/#DAPDCTWNCTCB[/url] More like the epiphones (the proper ones) than the gibsons I would think. [/quote] Yup cheers for that, looks indeed like the one and he's got a different neck pup to the standard humbucker. So there are bunch of Gibson clones in the form of their own Epiphone, my Washburn HB, and this Premier DC. I've often wondered what "more" apart from the brand and a nicer finish I would be getting for the full fat Gibson. I think unlike the American Fender Jazz vs the MIM Fender Jazz, the Gibson is using a heavier and better quality wood as well as some better quality components. But I'm starting to take this off topic, topic very much further off topic...we'll be talking about just how very good Ibby SR Premiums are shortly if we're not careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1508747002' post='3394062'] Yup cheers for that, looks indeed like the one and he's got a different neck pup to the standard humbucker. So there are bunch of Gibson clones in the form of their own Epiphone, my Washburn HB, and this Premier DC. I've often wondered what "more" apart from the brand and a nicer finish I would be getting for the full fat Gibson. [/quote] There is a thing with semi acoustics - there are 335 & 339 clones from epiphone which are budget copies of the 335 and 339, and actually pretty good but there are also the sheriton and the casino that are original models to epiphone going back half a century, that are kept as they are good in their own right and Gibson has no equivalent of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Haven’t a clue what you’re all talking about. This is headed EUB and Double Basses. Edited October 23, 2017 by bassace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1508776576' post='3394346'] There is a thing with semi acoustics - there are 335 & 339 clones from epiphone which are budget copies of the 335 and 339, and actually pretty good but there are also the sheriton and the casino that are original models to epiphone going back half a century, that are kept as they are good in their own right and Gibson has no equivalent of. [/quote] Cheers. But, even if the conversation has legitimately led us to discussing some interesting stuff about the semi-acoustic played by the guitarist and trumpeter of a talented DB player, I'd guess we'd better stick to talking about EUBs and DBs 'cos clearly anything too exciting could result in panic attacks... [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1508776731' post='3394350'] Haven't a clue what you're all talking about. This is headed EUB and Double Basses. [/quote] EUBs can be a lot of fun. Happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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