knirirr Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Although I said I'd not try an EUB again, this Triumph Lite turned up relatively cheaply within driving distance and, as it has a proper DB scale length, endpin etc., I thought it might be worth a go. As the image shows, it also has the all-important capability of being able to get up the stairs to the practice room. The D string sounds a bit dull compared with the others and perhaps a change of strings will be needed at some point (recommendations welcome); other than that it seems pretty good for what it is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Love the styling on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Paul S said: Love the styling on these. It's pleasing that it still looks rather like the original Framus ones - I saw one played at a gig a little over 25 years ago and thought it excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I've seen these and been so tempted. Currently use a Stagg that I have modded a fair it and one of these would represent a fair step up. BUt I simply can't justify it, unfortunately the band I was in with any ambition to play 'acoustic' gigs has now folded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Paul S said: BUt I simply can't justify it, unfortunately the band I was in with any ambition to play 'acoustic' gigs has now folded. That is a bit of a nuisance. May I ask how you modified the Stagg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Certainly. I did the usual cavity shield etc. I mounted it onto a tripod stand so it now sits much like the NS Design basses, which in turn meant I could ditch the endpin and potential for rattle. Then I moved the tailpiece up so it took regular strings - black nylon slap bass ones of a make a can't remember at the moment. I find it easier to play now and the nylon strings make it sound more double bass-y. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Could these be the strings? http://www.labella.com/products/7710n-double-bass-black-nylon-tape-wound/ I am tempted, though I dislike the look of black and the white ones might sound a bit too bright, from what I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I think they may have been Innovation Rock-a-Billy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Having been practicing with this a bit I found that in order to get it at the correct height simply using the end pin on its maximum stop was not enough - I had to rest it upon a bucket-style giant plant pot as well, this being the only thing I could find of the correct height (I am 6'3"). Unfortunately, this bodge is a bit unstable. The tripod conversion above would fix this, but I'm not a fan of these and would rather the instrument could move around a bit whilst playing (I used to have an EUB on a stand and didn't much like it). Sitting down might have to be the solution - I can't think of an easy way to extend the end pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 What about something like a drum throne stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Paul S said: What about something like a drum throne stand? Are you thinking of resting the end pin on the base a drum throne with the seat removed? That should defintely be a bit more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Yes, stick it down the tube once the seat is off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 01/04/2020 at 11:07, knirirr said: Having been practicing with this a bit I found that in order to get it at the correct height simply using the end pin on its maximum stop was not enough - I had to rest it upon a bucket-style giant plant pot as well, this being the only thing I could find of the correct height (I am 6'3"). Unfortunately, this bodge is a bit unstable. The tripod conversion above would fix this, but I'm not a fan of these and would rather the instrument could move around a bit whilst playing (I used to have an EUB on a stand and didn't much like it). Sitting down might have to be the solution - I can't think of an easy way to extend the end pin. My Aria EUB also had a problem with a too short endpin. I ended up replacing it with a longer steel rod of the correct calibre (10mm) with a rubber cap at one end. Simplistic, but effective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 As there was some discussion about how to make one of these taller, I thought I'd post an update with the means by which I solved this. A plumber friend happened to have a spare length of copper pipe of just the right diameter to slip over the end pin, to which I have added a rubber ferrule and a washer on top to protect the base of the instrument (plus a quick polish with Brasso). A bit of foam wrapped around the end pin before insertion prevents rattling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 You are in good company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Some work by a luthier to replace the BG-style tuners and it's now possible to fit proper double bass strings on this instrument. Not cheap, but far better than paying £6000+ for the deluxe Triumph model. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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