Recent content by hartgroves

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    Seeking recommendations for an Electric Upright

    I'm about to eBay an MK Jazz-P (see Mod.Jazz - Contrabbassi Elettrici MK). I had it made (Mirko pretty much only does 'made to order') about a year ago, but have moved from a 4 to 5-string acoustic double bass, and need my EUB to match. I did my research, and went for the MK as (probably) being...
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    Double Bass Italian EUB

    Thank-you; I feel some serious trading coming on.... I'll be putting a through-neck Thumb 5-string and a Suker fretless 5-string Uberhorn out to fund an MK Jazz-P, once my jazz guitar sells.
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    Double Bass Italian EUB

    Would anyone with a Jazz(P) please comment on its unamplified volume; E.g. does it seem quieter than (say) a Stagg? I need to be able to practice arco at home without disturbing an other. I had a Stagg, which has no intended chambers or vibrating parts, and it was very quiet. I'm concerned that...
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    Double Bass Stagg EUB megathread

    I'd like to help keep all Stagg EUB users aware of the simple fix for string imbalance (as per post #821), remove the 'controls box' and disconnect one of the piezo feeds (they are 3.5mm jacks into the board-mounted sockets). I'd been quite happy with the pizz sound, but arco, the A string was...