Latin EUB

TaySte_2000 · #1 03-02-2003, 06:35 AM

I may have the chance to play in a latin jazz band but the guy may want tme to switch from BG to UB or EUB which isn't to much of a problem for me since I have always wanted to do this. I ow the obvious problems with my weak BG playing hands and so on

but I wondering what EUB is good for latin music but not limited to it like the baby bass by ampeg

Thanks in advance

Bruce Lindfield · #2 03-02-2003, 12:04 PM

Well I am in alarge Latin band and bought my NS CR5 with this in mind. Gard, who posts around her and works in a US bass shop, also chose this for Latin music. He plays with Tito Puente Jr. and others.

But in fact, I have actually used it more on Jazz stuff and it is certainly versatile.

I think being in the UK you are going to find it difficult - people may recommend things but I have seen very, very, few EUBs in England.

The NS EUBs are generally the easiest to get and try - so the Bass Centre stockd them and usually has few - you could ask the Manchester one to get some in for you to try?

sean p · #3 03-03-2003, 02:06 PM

i'm not sure about their availability in your neighborhood, but steve azola's eubs have a lot of latin musicians for endorsers. www.azola.com he has the contract for continuing manufacture of the baby bass, so you gotta think he knows a thing or two about latin-flavored eub.

sean p

Bruce Lindfield · #4 03-03-2003, 04:10 PM

Nope - never seen a single Azola in England, not even played by a touring band!

**Francois Blais** · #5 03-03-2003, 08:41 PM

Last I heard, the Azola's book was so filled with back-ordered domestic orders that it's not possible to order a new instrument in Europe.
The only chance to get an Azola there is a second-hand instrument.

Marcus Johnson · #6 03-04-2003, 10:42 AM

I somtimes use my Azola in salsa bands. It really has a nice vibe and sound for the latin stuff, and more punch and presence than the Baby bass. Fabulous fingerboard.

**Francois Blais** · #7 03-04-2003, 11:20 AM

Found an ad for an EUB for sale in the UK (South East):
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I have a Bassix headless EUB for sale. Built in carbon and fibreglass this is an amazing bass. Blonde in colour, headless, 3 piezo pickups, magnetic pickup, blender, on board eq, adjustable bridge. Looks and sounds superb. With softcase £795 ono contact djangostiger@hotmail.com
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Si-bob · #8 03-04-2003, 11:54 AM

also take a look at Mo Clifton basses (he's in blackheath, london)
and Shuker basses (not tried them) www.shukerguitars.co.uk

i'v tried the mo clifton mini upright a number of times, and although its only 36" scale, its got a really fat double bass sound going on!

*Si*