Meisel 8000 thin line EUB

**Chef** · #1 06-01-2004, 08:58 PM

http://www.music123.com/Meisel-Mode...ss-i80817.music

Anyone know anything about these?
I'm looking to venture into upright/eub land, and this seems like it might be a good starting point. Can't find much info on them though.

On one hand, I like the idea of the traditional size and shape, and the fact that it can be acoustic.

On the other hand, something like an Ergo is probably a much easier trnasition from slab basses-but that's probably another thread...Thanks ofr tips, Alan

sargebaker · #2 06-01-2004, 09:01 PM

The link doesn't work and i reckon you'd have better luck in ther DB forums.

Good Luck!

Baker

Eyescream · #3 06-01-2004, 09:21 PM

Well, they look really cool. I imagine they work on the same principle as those slim-bodied acoustic-electric guitars, and all of those I've heard sound just fine.

It might not be quite as "thumpy" or "organic-sounding" as a standard 3/4 size upright, but the best thing you could do is A/B one of those Meisels against a normal upright and see how close they are.

I dig em, though. I'd like to play one, but nobody around here carries anything like that.

**Chef** · #4 06-01-2004, 09:40 PM

Sorry 'bout the bad link, try
http://www.music123.com/Meisel-Model...s-i80817.music

I did cross post in the DB forum, but I figured this particular intrument bridges gaps, and it might be as likely that folks here have seen/heard/tried one...

Eyescream · #5 06-01-2004, 09:50 PM

I'm interested to see what the guys over there have to say about it. Seems like a pretty good idea.

**HeavyDuty** · #6 06-02-2004, 09:06 PM

Please don't crosspost!

I'm moving this to the doghouse side of the board, where you'll get more attention (and abuse!)...

junglebike · #7 06-02-2004, 10:01 PM

I don't know if I get the point -- so it's half as thick as an upright. It's around the same price as a lower-end but playable plywood (engelhard, for example). What makes an upright a pain isn't the thickness, so much as the height and width.

You still can't fly with it. It's still a pain to fit into a car. But it's gonna sound crappy next to a full size bass. What's the point?

Marcus Johnson · #8 06-02-2004, 10:09 PM

How sweet, fresh meat. Welcome to the abattoir.

I remember Bob Gollihur, who knows a thing or two about double bass, giving a similar instrument (Knilling?) a lukewarm response. If you want to fake a DB sound, you might as well go all the way towards mininalism and get an Azola or an Eminence, etc. The thing is, you still have the basic outline of a DB to haul around; it's not gonna be that much more convenient, so why not get the real thing?

I will say that I had a Meisel 8900 lam DB that served me very well for a long time. Nice bass.

Finally, please inform MR.CRACKPACK that we take incontinence issues very seriously down here in the tarpits.

azflyman · #9 06-02-2004, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Johnson

Welcome to the abattoir.

Such a fine new word! I had to look it up but think I will add it to my arsenal. Thanks much Big Johnson.

az

tsarter · #10 06-05-2004, 10:15 AM

I've been gigging with a similar Knilling for a few months now. I've been very pleased with it. I've had no problems with feedback and it retains all the tone of a full sized upright when amplified. Unamplified it is not a full or rich, natually, but pleny loud for practicing. The thinner body does make it much easier to fit in the car and a crowded stage too.

Having said that, I did just land a nice old pre-war Kay. I'm planning on keeping the Knilling for gigs where space is a premium on stage and in the car.