upright / guitar relative pitch?

[Pbassred]

I read on Wikipedia that:-
The lowest note of a double bass is an E1 (on standard four-string basses) at approximately 41 Hz or a B0 (when five strings are used) at approximately 31 Hz. This is slightly above the lowest frequency that the average human ear can perceive as a distinctive pitch—about 20 Hz

Now, I thought that an Electric bass guitar was the same pitch, but some people tell me definetly no:- The Double bass is a full octave lower. (I know that both instruments are played an octave lower than the written note)

Which is true?

[ZolkoW]

Originally Posted by Pbassred

Now, I thought that an Electric bass guitar was the same pitch, but some people tell me definetly no:- The Double bass is a full octave lower. (I know that both instruments are played an octave lower than the written note)

Which is true?

the first.

[Pacman]

They are the same pitch.

[Pbassred]

Thanks guys. Its nice to know that I'm still right occationaly

[onlyclave]

An "Upright" is a piano.

A "Stand-up" is a comedian.

Don't forget it.

[Billnc]

Originally Posted by onlyclave

An "Upright" is a piano.

A "Stand-up" is a comedian.

Don't forget it.

and 'Double" is a Scotch?

[JTE]

And a "double" is a stand-in? Nah, they're all legit names for the big acoustic string bass...

John

[Pbassred]

do you mean bass fiddle?

[JimmyM]

i prefer "doghouse" or "portable hernia."

[onlyclave]

Originally Posted by Pbassred

do you mean bass fiddle?

We will accept that answer since Bass Viol is a correct name.

[onlyclave]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

i prefer "doghouse" or "portable hernia."

Is that what they call them at the casinos and state fairs?

I never thought that my double bass was very heavy since it's mostly air on the inside...