forevernewbie Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi, I have been looking for an acoustic bass for around £200. The ones I found that seem to have good reviews that I like the look of are by Ibanez, I just cant decide which one. I welcome any opinions! [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/15748"]Ibanex AEB10E Dark Violin Sunburst[/url] £214 (on the web, £249 in the shop) [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/24534"]Ibanez EWB20WNE-NT Exotic Wood Series[/url] £244 (on the web, £270 in the shop) I also looked at the Ibanez AEB8E but decided that the extra £ was worth it for one of these 2 Most people I know just play acoustic guitar for fun, so I want to just take an acoustic bass and join in. I know acoustic basses are not very loud but the ones I have tried have been loud enough. I would be interested to know which of these 2 is louder if anyone knows. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 You may find this VERY useful..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22359"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22359[/url] Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevernewbie Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='366188' date='Dec 30 2008, 01:11 PM']You may find this VERY useful..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22359"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22359[/url][/quote] Thanks, I did see that, just I am after a proper acoustic, a semi will not be loud enough without an amp. Thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 IME acoustic basses aren't loud enough without an amp for anything other than solo practice. One strummed acoustic guitar and a voice are plenty loud enough to drown out almost all acoustic basses unaided. Why do you think the body of the Double Bass is so big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Gotta agree with the BRX here.... Having tried a few Accoustics and even owning an Ovation bowl back (to accompany my g'tarists Adamas) I gave up trying to get it right. If you want to play with other accoustic instruments (especially good g'tars) you are gonna have to plug in to give it just enough oomph to sound right.... What I have settled on is a semi (Ovation Viper) with nylon wounds strings through my amp but turned right down...... SOUNDS perfect.... Hence my suggestion as above. The Viper is still loud enough to practice unplugged as would be any accoustic, but if you want to expand from playing in the bedroom, you will sadly need to be able to plug in or be very carefully mic'd up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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