Recent content by CharleyJackson

After I wrecked my hands messing around with my double bass (I had no idea) I realized I needed low tension strings if any progress was to be realized or imagined. Reading and learning on these forums I decided to try LaBella Supernil 1006, cause they were cheap and didn’t seem to need anything...

@MusicManLong good times, many thanks!

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So True. If he bought it and has fun with it for three years at $750 he is only paying $20/month to have it to kick around. If it were half way playable never mind the setup!

Here is 2 cents I can spare. Fellow says he plays a plank. So he already knows music. But interested to play an upright at home now and then just for kicks. Has taken one or two lessons in the past. So if he tries it out and it makes half way decent sounds for $750, I say go for it. What...

Hello @AK Bass Guy I bought a no-name brand pickup from Amazon when I wasnt sure how much I would really be into playing it. It was pretty inexpensive at the time. Not sure what style it is commonly referred to other than "cheap" hahaha. It works well enough for me. I wedged the pickup...

Played outside yesterday with my humble Rumble 200c In the double bass world they don't talk about amplification too obsessively but I rather love the sound of the double bass paired with the R200. I think it matches well against those that use much more expensive equipment. Punchy and...

I had problems with a Rumble 200 combo. It was under warranty. Took it to authorized repair. Repair guy said Fender didn’t even want him to open it because his hourly rate didn’t justify the effort (this in San Francisco Bay Area). They just automatically sent out a new one.

This was my favorite rig…TWO R-115 cabs! We were rocking’!

For the price ($), the weight (portability), and voicing options the Rumble 100 is probably well within the ballpark for what you need. I wish you much luck!

I play my upright with good results through a Rumble 200. The Rumble 100 is 22 lbs. Rumbles are not spectacular but they are light and practical. You can almost certainly dial in a respectable sound for yourself. Some people open the cabs and install poly fill in the Rumble 100s. (See the...

Doing my darn best. Not easy, but a lot of fun.

Played a three-set (jazz) show. My double-bass with my Rumble 200. Gain @ apprx 9:30 Bass-Treble settings: 9, 9, 12, 10:30 Master @ apprx 10 Did not employ any mode switches nor the Overdrive. I aim to amplify the natural sound of the double bass with as little coloration as possible...

Wow. I guess I had it easy! But it's true the wind almost took my DB straight out of my hands.

Happy Birthday. Welcome to the Seventies club!