Recent content by Ironwood318

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    Is Rob Allen still making instruments?

    I’ve been to his site many times over the past year and I don’t see any new instruments for sale. They are all marked sold.
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    Amp/Cab preferences for Rob Allen and other piezo basses?

    I can't imagine it ever not being loud enough. It's 800 watts into 4 ohms
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    Amp/Cab preferences for Rob Allen and other piezo basses?

    I am using an Acoustic Image Ten2 and it's amazing. Originally used it with my acoustic upright and also my CRM 4. Now I just use it for my electric bass guitars. It sounds great and is crazy powerful while under 30 lbs. I don't know of a better amp for acoustic bass. That said, I am looking...
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    Rob Allen Mouse alternatives?

    That bass is stunning! I was looking over his website and it appears that those start around $5,000. Wondering what that particular model would cost. Thanks
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    Double Bass John Patitucci's Online Jazz Bass School

    This has been a great thread. It looks like a great resource to augment a self study path.i m also going to sign up and I will be happy to use anyone's name as a referrer. I will use the first one I receive. Thanks.
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    *SOLD* Azola Lightning Bug Hollow Body

    Very beautiful bug! I sent you a pm
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    Double Bass NS EUB megathread

    Just a heads up. Someone just posted a 5 string for sale in the basses for sale forum. I'd be interested in your 4 string if you decide to sell it.
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    Double Bass Recommendation needed - Blues and Jazz Method

    Hello Everyone, I have been studying UB for about 9 months from a fantastic teacher / orchestral musician - purely arco. I've used Essentials volume 1 and 2 and a little bit of Simandl book 1. I really want to play with other musicians (non classical) - blues, folk, old timey string band...
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    Double Bass My New Calin Wultur 3/4 Carcassi

    Steve, thanks for the comments on the strings. Here are some more photos.
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    Double Bass My New Calin Wultur 3/4 Carcassi

    Hello Everyone. This is my first post. Sorry for the lack of photos - they are coming up soon. I am a newbie to double bass with a great teacher and plenty of enthusiasm. I hope to be jamming with my jazz pals in about a year. I guess my teachers approach is fairly formal - all the basics...