Newbie Question - is an EUB tuned one octave lower than BG?

MNAirHead · #1 10-15-2009, 04:56 AM

I know this will sound nutty or dumb.

Is an E on upright one octave lower than a 4 string bass Guitar.. or is it that it has fewer overtones and just leaves the low impression?

Looking to learn.

Tim

stylonpilson · #2 10-15-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MNAirHead

...it has fewer overtones and just leaves the low impression?

This, basically.

S.P.

MNAirHead · #3 10-15-2009, 05:14 AM

Sincere thanks for the fast reply..

I know the purists will hate me .. I'm considering a BEAD or BEADG to get the lower notes.

Any comments/input/hindsight would be appreciated.

Will be using for adult contemporary (think Yanni) type genre --- backing a latin singer/keyboard player in church type venues.

JtheJazzMan · #4 10-15-2009, 05:26 AM

Probably best to shop around for a 5 string EUB in that case. Personally I wouldnt want to lose the G string.

MNAirHead · #5 10-15-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JtheJazzMan

Probably best to shop around for a 5 string EUB in that case. Personally I wouldnt want to lose the G string.

Even if it's adult contemporary (soft rock --- not jazz?)

My BG all have pencil thin necks.. I'm not a fan of the 1/2 baseball bats.

Timmy

Bruce Lindfield · #6 10-15-2009, 06:25 AM

I have an NS CR5 which has a low B and is very easy to play - in fact the action is too low for my tastes. It's great having those extreme low notes - it can really shock people , especially bowed !!

MNAirHead · #7 10-15-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

I have an NS CR5 which has a low B and is very easy to play - in fact the action is too low for my tastes. It's great having those extreme low notes - it can really shock people , especially bowed !!

For doing non technical legato.. possibly bowed..

Would 4 stringer be OK.. would be using it for ballads and stage freak factor.

Concern is that the 5er could bridge on the thick and chunky neck size.

T.

Bruce Lindfield · #8 10-15-2009, 06:33 AM

Most EUBs are fairly chunky anyway - they have to be, to deal with the thicker and longer strings - but I tried 4 string NS basses and they were basically no different to the 5-string! When I played them side by side I noticed no difference!

MNAirHead · #9 10-15-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

Most EUBs are fairly chunky anyway - they have to be, to deal with the thicker and longer strings - but I tried 4 string NS basses and they were basically no different to the 5-string! When I played them side by side I noticed no difference!

Thanks that's the answer I'm looking for...

Unlike Guitars.. I have to be cautious about this buy--- I understand they're obscure turds to resell.

Confirming.. the NSWAV is acceptable to the average paying audience member for a bow (especially on a BString)?

uprightbass.com · #10 10-15-2009, 01:00 PM

It's the string length (scale length) that gives the EUB a fuller sound over a BG.

NS Wav is acceptable, but be sure to change the strings. NS Designs puts cheesy sounding strings on their basses from the factory (except the CRT series).

It took me about a week to sell my previous NS Design CR bass for a reasonable price. I used to have a CR5M, but sold it to buy a CR4T.

MNAirHead · #11 10-15-2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the tip..

I'll read the sticky for the consensus of what to install string wise.

Tim