Lightweight Electric Upright with DB feel at £1k-2k?

[JJB]

Hi all

 

The title says it all.

 

I’m looking for an upright electric bass that has the same feel as a DB (ie

(1) the back of neck has the same feel with a heel at the level of the D,

(2) adjustable external bars (or equivalent) to maintain my body at the right angle with my instrument and

(3) a fret board and bridge allowing for arco playing, light weight (ie less than 6-7 kg) for less than than £2,000, ideally not much above £1,000.

 

All these criteria are very important: hence I haven’t bought an NS Design NXT4 as it has no heel to speak of, or it would give me bad habits when I go back to using an acoustic DB.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[Owen]

I totally get the D stop thing. I had an NS5 and barely moved around because I did not have that physical reference point. https://gollihurmusic.com/  sell a stick on one which solved all my problems. This does not solve the external bars issue, but it is a start. I was ok without the external bars once I got the D stop.

[JJB]

On 31/10/2021 at 13:59, owen said:

I totally get the D stop thing. I had an NS5 and barely moved around because I did not have that physical reference point. https://gollihurmusic.com/  sell a stick on one which solved all my problems. This does not solve the external bars issue, but it is a start. I was ok without the external bars once I got the D stop.

Thanks for this insight, I'll look into that too.

[danweb22]

Maybe a second hand BSX Allegro if you can find one?

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/BSX_Basses.html

[JJB]

On 03/11/2021 at 15:44, danweb22 said:

Maybe a second hand BSX Allegro if you can find one?

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/BSX_Basses.html

Thank you. They certainly aren’t cheap new… (hence your mentioning “second-hand”). No weight info though, suggesting they may still be heavy?

[petebassist]

Yamaha SLB-200, Eminence, or  Mo Clifton might suit your spec physical-wise, but all rare and over your budget, unless heavily used. Good luck with your search.

[danweb22]

2 hours ago, JJB said:

Thank you. They certainly aren’t cheap new… (hence your mentioning “second-hand”). No weight info though, suggesting they may still be heavy?

Around 10lbs I think 

[Burns-bass]

On 06/11/2021 at 18:27, petebassist said:

Yamaha SLB-200, Eminence, or  Mo Clifton might suit your spec physical-wise, but all rare and over your budget, unless heavily used. Good luck with your search.

I’ve had all these and the MK bass should be on the list too. It’s a handmade instrument that’s of incredible quality.

[Jan Dijkstra]

Perhaps this one?

 

 

[JJB]

22 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

I’ve had all these and the MK bass should be on the list too. It’s a handmade instrument that’s of incredible quality.

I've posted the same question on talkbass.com and the MK bass was recommended there too, thank you.

[JJB]

1 hour ago, Jan Dijkstra said:

Perhaps this one?

 

 

Thanks. It's definitely within my budget and it does have a contraption to keep the proper angle while playing, but I see no info about the shape of the neck or the weight.

[Jan Dijkstra]

Jak van Waarde made copies of the Van Zalinge Bass, they are now made by Bart Claessens from Antwerpen.

 

Van Zalinge

 

Bespoke Superlight

 

Suringar EUB's

 

VanW basses have standard necks and are light, 

Edited November 10, 2021 by Jan Dijkstra

[Passinwind]

On 06/11/2021 at 12:34, danweb22 said:

Around 10lbs I think 

The BSX website calls ~15 lbs. for the four string models.

[Bloopdad1]

Hi. 

Still looking? 

I might be willing to part with my Yamaha SLB100 (in your budget and not the£4000+ new price tag!) 

As you probably already know the SLB100 is the king of Eub's. Perfect geometry and is perfect for arco. 

I went for the 100 rather than the 200 as the longer body makes it more stable when standing and really digging in. 

It also has a Full Circle PUP fitted for a superb double bass sound in addition to the Yamaha electronics. 

Message me if you want want more info. 

[Aalin]

HI

I come back to the discution about the MK Bass.

Do you have a link where I could see that bass ?

Thank's by advance

[Downunderwonder]

You can stick on a foam carved faux neck heel onto anything. That's the least of the concerns.

[Clarky]

Does this fit the bill? Weighs 13 pounds, side rest, £1250, full 3/4 neck (with heel) that can be played arco etc. Oh yeah, I am selling it!