EUB for Rockabilly Slap?

I'mnewsobenice · #1 12-13-2009, 02:04 PM

opinions would be nice

thanks

Bass · #2 12-13-2009, 02:48 PM

HCF · #3 12-13-2009, 03:58 PM

Why not? I guess with weichs or solo's and maybe a clicky under the fingerboard it could work.

Feral Feline · #4 12-14-2009, 03:59 AM

I am highly interested in vintage EUBs such as the Framus Triumph, Guyatone shark bass, Hernnsdorf and others.

Before I started playing upright I thought it would be cool to use a vintage EUB for rockabilly, but there are two main problems.

1) You need to modify the instrument to have a clicky (though newer EUBs may not need a clicky depending on what they have for a pickup)

2) Also, you'd need to play it on a stand as playing without one presents problems keeping the instrument in proper playing relationship to your body.

Other than that, the only other problem I can think of is that it would pi$$ off the purists, which is why I'd still love to show up to some R'billy festival with one. However, should you choose to do so, I'd suggest having the chops to back up such a bold statement.

Now that I've finally got an upright and played it in a variety of settings, I wouldn't want to gig regularly with an EUB (though it would be easier to travel with). I suggest if you go this route, get the Yamaha Silent Bass or similar, as it has attachments that replicate the body of a regular upright and thus aid holding/playing the instrument.

I'mnewsobenice · #5 12-14-2009, 10:22 AM

I see, thanks guys

EddiePlaysBass · #6 01-11-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Feral Feline

Other than that, the only other problem I can think of is that it would pi$$ off the purists.

No doubt ! I have a WAV 4 and love playing that, but at a recent local gig I just took a fretless electric to the gig since I don't play upright well enough, and the two other acts had really great upright players

Didn't want to risk a beating

No, seriously, I need more practice is all.

Derek M · #7 01-11-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by I'mnewsobenice

opinions would be nice

thanks

it would be akin to playing country with a flying V guitar. you could but you shouldn't.

sgt782m · #8 05-13-2010, 02:10 AM

I want to change from playing bass guitar to an upright. There is someone selling at a very low price for the upright. Made in china with laminated body & a maple fingerboard which is dyed in black. So anyone can give me comments.

dannster · #9 05-13-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Feral Feline

Other than that, the only other problem I can think of is that it would pi$$ off the purists, which is why I'd still love to show up to some R'billy festival with one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek M

it would be akin to playing country with a flying V guitar. you could but you shouldn't.

...and this is why you should absolutely do it.
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ThunderousFunk · #10 07-14-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek M

it would be akin to playing country with a flying V guitar. you could but you shouldn't.

Why not, John Rich(Big&Rich) plays one. Eventhough they're more Rock, than typical Country. If it wasn't for going against the purists, we might not have things like EUB's, or the difference between Rockabilly & Psychobilly.

davidhellbilly · #11 11-30-2011, 04:25 AM

I have played a lot of gigs with my Azola Bugbass 2, and i love it!!! The sound and the image... Now, i'm trying to upgrade my new MOG Baby Bass to use it.... I think EUB are cool and looks modern... We are on the 21st century :-)

bassburner · #12 01-12-2012, 08:20 PM

I'm in a financial state where I couldn't possibly afford an acoustic upright and am going to be using an EUB for a rockabilly influenced band.

I originally was going to go standard electric but the other guys said to give the upright a go and screw what anyone says about the image. Remember there is a rebel attitude to all forms of rock and the least rebel thing to do is to go with a certain instrument or amp just because of a concern about credibility.

If it sounds good that's all that matters.

pbass2 · #13 01-12-2012, 08:33 PM

I remember seeing ads for BSX or somebody of that ilk with Lee Rocker, FWIW.

I'm not an upright player at all, btw

Heck, one of the coolest upright-like tones I've ever heard live from something other than a real DB was Joey in NRBQ on one of his Danos! He even got a 'billy slap kinda sound on some tunes which I still can't figure out how to pull off....

But yeah, I want an Azola, and I'll play it in a punk band if I want to...