Recent content by Bossu

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    Double Bass Acoustic Image Contra series II - worth it used?

    Thank you all for the replies! So... maybe it's not worth it? I'd love a clarus head but tbh can't afford one, and this contra just dropped on my lap so I thought it'd be worth a shot. Yeah it looks exactly like that!
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    Double Bass Acoustic Image Contra series II - worth it used?

    Thank you! What about using the combo with a different cab, bypassing the downfiring one? Are these older models outdated in terms of tone as well, never mind the cab?
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    Double Bass Acoustic Image Contra series II - worth it used?

    So, I have an option to buy the AI Contra series II combo used, and I'm wondering if I should jump on the deal. I play jazz, I have a Full Circle, and I would probably use it for small clubs, as well as trio/duo gigs. It's an older model, and opinions online seem mixed. But on the other hand...
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    Double Bass Building a DIY contact mic, taking neighbors into consideration, and other DIY stuff

    Hi, I bought an upright bass a couple of years ago and made an account here to ask a simple question about storing it etc, but haven't really had use for the forums since. After getting the bass, I've been playing it very on and off, I'm not a virtuoso but I can hold a walking bass and some...
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    Experienced bass guitarist, new to upright bass

    Thank you for the replies! I'd like to get a stand just so it would take less space and look neater but for the time being I don't have one, so I just want to make sure I'm not harming the instrument. I'll keep it on it's side on the carpet for now I guess.
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    Experienced bass guitarist, new to upright bass

    Hi! I've been playing bass guitar for around ~8 years or so, I've studied in a musical academy and I currently major in arts research, with focus on music. A lot of my life revolves around music and I'd call myself pretty knowledgeable, but I've recently started playing the upright bass and I'm...