First double bass

kmanley_29649 · #1 01-25-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm hoping to get my first double bass this year. I've been playing electric for about eleven years, and I currently have a Bogdon Box Bass (an upright made out of a cardboard box, a wooden beam, and weedeater string; sounds amazing by the way), so I have a basic knowledge of the techniques.

I will most likely be playing rockabilly type music mostly, but I also love jazz, classical, and bluegrass. I don't want to spend too much, but I want fairly good quality.

I'm not playing in a band or anything, so this will be mostly for my own enjoyment. Are there any tips you can give me? Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks

drurb · #2 01-25-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

I currently have a Bogdon Box Bass... so I have a basic knowledge of the techniques.

Very basic, I'd say.

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

Are there any tips you can give me?

Indeed. Start here and c'mon back with unanswered questions.

lefty · #3 01-25-2008, 03:24 PM

i wanna be first this time
GET A TEACHER