Recent content by Jonathan Fisher

Velvet Blue strings are a good reasonably priced alternative to gut. Nylon core with copper wrapping. They have a lower tension and sound much like gut. Try an action of 6mm for the g string and 11mm for the e string if you have bridge adjustors. As for your physical issues, I have been...

Hey Champange, What kind of amplification are you using? I find that most bass amps tend to feed back with a mic. They just aren't made for microphones. A powered monitor like the JBL or Mackie or QSC works great for my mics. Here's a link to the JBL which is similar to mine...

Are any of you using microphones only to amplify your sound? If so what are you using? I have been using a Sure Beta 56a microphone padded and set under the bridge and running it through a D-Tar Solstice pre-amp to a JBL powered monitor. It sounds great and is loud enough to be heard with loud...

Yes, the third Rabbath book is great for everything. Very sensible and liberating thumb position concept.

Motivic development and making the most of melodic ideas.

Left or right handed is for you to decide. What feels more natural? I fully agree and highly recommend that you get a good teacher, even for just a couple of lessons so you can get some tips on ways to get the most out of your instrument and using your body to manipulate the bass.

Quivers are great! I have mine set up just right so I can easily & quickly get the bow and replace it.

I have found success with a general action of 5mm on the G string to 10-11mm on the E string with a rounded fingerboard (no bevel). I am primarily a jazz player, mostly pizzicato and like the Velvet Blue strings. They have a very low tension, great sustain, they are very loud and bow well...

Try to play a few different basses within your size range. It will give you some perspective on what's out there.