Ergo Megathread part I - Page 3

reiver1 · #41 11-15-2004, 09:19 PM

Michael, the Ergo doesn't use an endpin. It's supported by the stand attachment on the back.

MichaelVee · #42 11-16-2004, 11:17 AM

Eric- yeah, I knew it comes with the cymbal stand and all that.

The stand setup is for players who want to play standing up, or on a stool.

I was just wondering if an Ergo would work well if built with an endpin/tailpin, for those who might want to play it sitting down (not on a stool.).

I'm sure Jesse could build it that way. I'll give him a holler and get the facts.

reiver1 · #43 11-16-2004, 01:59 PM

Gotcha. Let us know what he says, OK? I'm one of those who can never leave anything stock. gotta mod it

MichaelVee · #44 11-18-2004, 11:11 AM

Eric- haven't caught Jesse in yet.. will keep trying.

You Ergo owners- If you take it off the stand and set the instrument upright on the floor- and then sit down to play in a normal height chair, like a folding chair, what is the reach like- can you comfortably reach up to the lowest positions? In general, can you play the instrument comfortably in this posture?

That's the question here- if it can be played like that, then the endpin idea will definitely work.

reiver1 · #45 11-18-2004, 02:09 PM

The nut is at shoulder height for me sitting in the desk chair, so that makes it a little low for my taste. It's playable, but I'd want some sort of bout attached if I were going to play it off the stand.

hdiddy · #46 11-18-2004, 02:15 PM

IMO, End-pin doesn't work without the upper bout or a facsimile. The balance is all off as it is. I already tried it and it doesn't work for me. It's already hard enough trying to shift to the right spot, much less managing to keep the thing from flying out of your left hand.

davemon · #47 01-14-2005, 10:38 AM

Hello all,

I work at a private, non-profit school and my son plays bass in the jazz band. The school is interested in the 4 string Ergo for the jazz band. I emailed an inquiry to the JesseBlu74@aol.com address but havent heard back. Anyone have any ideas on how to get in touch???

Thanks,
Dave

Matt Ides · #48 01-14-2005, 10:44 AM

Jesse seems good about emailing back.

Also, I know he puts them up on EBAY.

davemon · #49 01-16-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Ides

Jesse seems good about emailing back.

Also, I know he puts them up on EBAY.

Yep, I guess my email wasn't gettin to him, I found one he had on ebay and I did the "ask seller a question" thing and he got right back to me. Thanks.

Fret-less Six · #50 01-22-2005, 09:52 PM

Im thinking about getting a four string ergo for my birthday...I have a question though...what kind of strings do you put on it? DB strings or electric bass strings?

Passinwind · #51 01-22-2005, 11:21 PM

How many electric sets are 42" scale?

reiver1 · #52 01-27-2005, 08:18 AM

Fret-less, the Ergo is 42" scale. Use your favorite URB strings. I've gone to LaBella nylons since I don't do any arco and they give a nice thump.

WoJ · #53 03-29-2005, 06:00 AM

Im looking to purchase an EUB and was wondering if any one had any sound samples of an Ergo?

WoJ

(PS: Hello all! Nice forum uv got here!

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TompaD · #54 04-16-2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiver1

My Ergo arrived yesterday. Excellent fit and finish, an absolutely beautiful piece of Walnut and light as a feather.

Hi!

I´m just curious - how long did you have to wait for it?

I´ve ordered one 4string 25 feb 2005....and still waiting.

Regards
TompaD

hdiddy · #55 04-18-2005, 01:13 PM

You should email Jesse and bug him about your bass. Took me a few months as well.

Bass_me · #56 06-08-2005, 07:41 AM

Hi everybody.
I am from Denmark, Europe and want to know if Ergo sends basses out of USA? I have written him, but haven´t recieved an answer yet

Bass_me · #57 06-09-2005, 06:54 AM

It has been done now, thank you

So..... a couple of ? more:

Does Ergo instruments still exist?
How long time does an order normaly take?

Bass_me · #58 06-15-2005, 11:22 AM

Just want to let everybody know that I´m in contact with Jesse from Ergo instuments and I have placed an order on a 5-string EUB.
He has been really great to correspond with and I´m sure that the bass will make me happy.

So no problems.

Eggman · #59 07-26-2005, 07:28 PM

Just got my new Ergo 4 string EUB. Sounds great - much closer to URB than fretless BG. Workmanship is very good. Solid mahogany with position markers. 42" scale certainly stretches the hand. I'll post pics soon. Off to rehearsal tonight - can't wait to hear it in a full band setting.

Eggman

Eggman · #60 07-27-2005, 10:40 PM

I am happy to report the Ergo EUB sounded great last night at rehearsal in a full band setting. Played it through my Bose PAS system with the acoustic bass preset - darn good.

This thing is a joy to play and easy on the wallet. Next I will pick up a bow to try arco on it.