My cousin has offered me his double bass, since he doesn't use it that much. As I play in a rockabilly outfit I obviously said "ok" to the offer (would've said yes even if I played death metal ) but I am wondering what I will need to buy in order to amplify it at rehearsals ?
I am a total novice to the upright (so much so that I don't actually own the instrument yet) so I am utterly clueless If a thread was already started on this, please direct me to it
You'll need a pickup and an amp. There is a Rockabilly forum (if you scroll down) and you'll probably find good advice on which pickup is better and other good advice. Also, if this is a carved bass, please don't stand on it.
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Come to http://www.rockabillycass.com for advice from a lot of other rockabilly players, many of them professionals. They'll be able to give you better advice than people who play other styles (no offense to anyone).
+1. You already have an amp right? Buy a pickup, maybe a bassmax, underwood or Revolution Solo II, and mount it in the bridge wing, and plug in.
In the meantime, you could wrap a towel around a mic, fasten it with tape and stuff it behind the tailpiece. As recommended here.
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Thanks everyone, I'll have a look at the other (sub)fora mentioned For the record, I don't have the upright yet. Have been breaking out my cheap fretless a lot, just to get that "no-fret" feel, although I'm sure the experience will not be comparable
Have been breaking out my cheap fretless a lot, just to get that "no-fret" feel, although I'm sure the experience will not be comparable
You got that right! Just wait, the fun has yet to begin.
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Famous last words: And with that- Im gone. You will probably read in the paper soon about a deranged kid who burns his bass in front of a luthier.
) but I am wondering what I will need to buy in order to amplify it at rehearsals ? 
If a thread was already started on this, please direct me to it 
For the record, I don't have the upright yet. Have been breaking out my cheap fretless a lot, just to get that "no-fret" feel, although I'm sure the experience will not be comparable 
