Flatter radius on a DB

Human Bass · #1 06-07-2008, 10:25 PM

Hi, Im from the electric section of TB. And I was wondering...its possible to get a DB with a much flatter radius for finger playing only? I know the curvy radius is necessary to use the bow.

Kevin Hsieh · #2 06-07-2008, 10:39 PM

the dean pace eubs have a flat fingerboard

damonsmith · #3 06-07-2008, 11:58 PM

I would just stick with electric if that is what you want.

mattfong · #4 06-08-2008, 12:14 AM

Just a thought, dunno if I'm right or not, but it seems like a flatter fingerboard on a DB might be very uncomfortable for the left hand.

Eli_Upright12 · #5 06-08-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mattfong

Just a thought, dunno if I'm right or not, but it seems like a flatter fingerboard on a DB might be very uncomfortable for the left hand.

I think your right, I think the radius helps the fingerboard better fit the natural curvatures of your fingers, hand and wrist. or at least helps to better utilize those facilities

glenfong · #6 06-08-2008, 01:18 AM

Philip Baumgarten had his 5-string urb modified to a flatter fingerboard: http://baumgarten.nl/index2e.html

COUNT ZACULA · #7 06-09-2008, 12:50 AM

Alot of rockabilly players have extrememly flat radiuses. You can have it set up any way you want.

Human Bass · #8 06-09-2008, 10:48 AM

Thanks! I reallyliked this flat 5-string!

Well, if i someday own a DB, i guess a 9,5" radius would be good enough, although im a dead flat guy when it comes to electric.

damonsmith · #9 06-10-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by glenfong

Philip Baumgarten had his 5-string urb modified to a flatter fingerboard: http://baumgarten.nl/index2e.html

Wow, his clips and "Lessons" were pretty unconvincing. You should keep in mind that the party line is that the best way to learn is to practice with the bow, even if you don't use it in your playing.
I don't think not having the option to bow is a great plan. About 99% of the players who say they don't practice arco that I have heard sound like it.