Recent content by Dirty D

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    Double Bass Is it a sin to use effects on upright?

    Its something i've been having a lot of fun with so I'm happy to see mostly positive feedback. I'm diggin that Melvin Jackson and have always been a fan of Esbjorn svensson so perhaps it was my subconscious ear putting these crazy thoughts in my head from listening to him :D
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    Double Bass Is it a sin to use effects on upright?

    Just wondering. I couldn't find a topic on this. I have been playing for a little while and just started messing around with: Delay, Overdrive, and Reverb and am kinda digging the sound. Anyone else, or am I alone and ridiculous?
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    Double Bass Newish to bass...KC Strings???

    I live in lenexa a few minutes away. I played a 1900 dollar bass, and a 900 dollar bass. It was a few years old and definitely had some wear and tear. Not as easy on the eyes as the 1900 dollar one, but it played great.
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    Double Bass Newish to bass...KC Strings???

    I visited KC strings in merriam today for the first time in a few years. My last visit, I felt very intimidated about the shop. It seemed very different, and people were fantastic and helpful. I was wondering if anyone had some info on the shop or experience aside from the website. I have been...
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    Double Bass Santini??

    I've been trying to find out info on this because i miss playing upright, and this is a beautiful instrument, I just dont want that to be its only good quality. I've messaged a few people on ebay, but nobody has got back to me yet. If I find anything out I'll post.