mikeh Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Has anyone tried one of the new stagg EUB's? Im looking at getting my first EUB and the top fo my list so far is an NS WAV 4 followed by the Aria SWB LITE ONE. But I didnt know whether the Stagg would be worth getting to try first then upgrade later? Or would that just be wasted money!!! Are there any other EUB's available in the country for around the £700 mark? Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Not seen them at all - got a link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Stagg-EDB3-4-Electronic-Double-Bass~ID~7296.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ass~ID~7296.asp[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Looks quite good actually - certainly better than the Dean Pace which to me is just a normal bass with the body cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I've been thinking about these too. DEAD cheap here: [url="http://www.zingsmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=5176"]http://www.zingsmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=5176[/url] Not a lot of reviews out there yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Review here: [url="http://www.jazzwise.com/news/item/7177"]http://www.jazzwise.com/news/item/7177[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The Stagg looks like a copy (licenced??) of the Aria SWB Lite - probably made in China which is why it's so stupidly cheap. I've got an Aria Swb Lite and I'm pretty happy with it. Although I can see myself wanting to upgrade in a few years time. I've no idea what the quality of Stagg stuff is - it seems good quality for the price but without trying it first there's really no way of knowing. Generally you get what you pay for so if you've got £700 to spend on an EUB, then that's what I'd do. Spending £300 may be a false economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 [quote name='Machines' post='71997' date='Oct 10 2007, 08:47 AM']Looks quite good actually - certainly better than the Dean Pace which to me is just a normal bass with the body cut off.[/quote] I can assure you that the Dean Pace is much more than that. Unless of course you play a fretless bass with a 6" fingerboard radius, slotted headstock, 35" scale length, piezo pickups in the bridge, a very deep neck profile (like on an URB) where the body and neck are a continuous piece of maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It's the standard looking bridge that makes me think it was a bit thrown together. Admittedly i've never even seen one to pass comment fairly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well after an interesting visit to my LGS today during my lunch break, he's given me a really good price on the Aria SWB so Im going for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 at £250 i'd be very tempted...it may not sound very authentic.... but either way....still a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='mikeh' post='72291' date='Oct 10 2007, 05:56 PM']Well after an interesting visit to my LGS today during my lunch break, he's given me a really good price on the Aria SWB so Im going for that!![/quote] Good choice sir. I've only had mine for about six months and I'm loving every minute of it. It's a bit like learning to play all over again but already knowing what you're supposed to be doing. I'm also playing more gigs and sessions than you can shake a stick at - there's something about upright bass that makes people take notice. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 [quote name='TheRev' post='72620' date='Oct 11 2007, 09:27 AM']Good choice sir. I've only had mine for about six months and I'm loving every minute of it. It's a bit like learning to play all over again but already knowing what you're supposed to be doing. I'm also playing more gigs and sessions than you can shake a stick at - there's something about upright bass that makes people take notice. Sweet.[/quote] I really cant wait now. Wanted to do it for ages, and suddenly decided now was the time. I will have it by Christmas as Im saving for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hello! I think I've asked for the stagg eub for xmas... Anyone got one? Know anything about them? Even if it's pretty sh*te it'll hopefully give me an idea of what to expect from DB and should be fun to mess about on. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 It has had a mention [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344951"]on Talkbass.[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 thanks! that's informative, if not exactly what i wanted to hear. ah well, should be fun. anyone else got any first hand experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Performing Musician magazine rated it quite well in a recent review. I'll cut it out and post it to you if you want to pm me your address. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 That'd be great Mike! Unless you can scan it in or whatever? Don't want to put you to too much trouble... If you're sure that's cool though I'll PM you my details. Thanks! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 [quote name='TheRinser' post='104760' date='Dec 15 2007, 08:12 PM']That'd be great Mike! Unless you can scan it in or whatever? Don't want to put you to too much trouble... If you're sure that's cool though I'll PM you my details. Thanks! Tom[/quote] No problem at all. I don't have a scanner so send me you address and I'll post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbass Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 There is a review of the Stagg EDB in the latest Bass Guitar Magazine, and it came out with a pretty good review. It's got me thinking of getting one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 It was a very praising review ! Certainly worth entertaining.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Yeah bought BGM today, it's a review by Petra Jones, same as the one that Mike posted to me... Definitely looking forward to getting hold of one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Is this the edition (mag) with JPJ on the front and a Laney/Ampeg tone-off? Or am I out of date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Nope, it's my xmas present for sure, but when I tried to order they'd sold out. Waiting 'til they're back in stock... I'll post a review when I get it (haven't really played much DB though so I don't know how much use it'll be) I can tell you if it's fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Believe me, it's fun. When I get this thing to upload I'll give you more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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