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I've got one. I bought it a couple of years ago because it played lighter than my acoustic double bass (and I was still recovering from RSI).
Sounds great, not like a "bass guitar on a stick" at all, unlike the NS Design EUB I also tried at that time.
Loads of sustain and what we Dutchmen call "knor" (think Pastorius on a fretless).
I still use it for heavily amplified gigs, small stages and jam sessions, because it's easy to amplify, fits in any corner and easy to transport.
For jazz and acoustic pop, I've switched back to acoustic again, but NOT because I don't like the sound of the EUB. It's more that the audience and bandmembers like to see a "real" bass. And I must admit, the bulkyness of an acoustic bass is nice; like embracing a lady...
Note: Because the EUB has no body to rest your arm on, it's harder to play in tune on higher (octave+) notes. |