Recent content by Ras El Ghol

Thanks a lot, I looked it up eBay, but didn't find anything. I'm going to guess it will be damn expensive since they are out of production.

Can anybody recognize the EUB used in this video? YouTube - ‪Jazzfestival Burghausen 2009 - Al DiMeola Group-Mediterranean Sundance..mp4‬‏ The bassist starts to solo at around 1:40. I really like it's tone. Do you have any idea about how much would such a bass cost...

Thank you guys for all the recommendations, you've been very helpful. I've decided to go with DB (Not sure Electric or Acoustic), I think it is much more versatile and I have the availability of a teacher, so thank you. Maybe some experimentation with EQ, Amps and effects will get me a tone...

The NS Design EUBs (which I'll probably buy) are dotted at where the frets should be so I won't have a problem with that really. Luckily for me, I have the opportunity to learn with a really good double bassist (He's the 1st Contrabassist in the Cairo Symphony Orchestra) and because I know...

I think I'll be starting on an EUB anyway for the portability since I live in Egypt and I'll have to get a friend to buy me the bass from abroad when they travel because the shipping is insane. Maybe I'll move to the acoustic as I improve and get more opportunities to buy one myself from abroad...

BTW Intronaut is amazing, it's like Isis meets world music. Thanks for the recommendation. I already knew Miles Mosley and I love him. He also brought my attention to the double bass.

Thank you for all the responses, I really appreciate all of your help and I will definitely check out all the recommendations. I have a another question though, I listen to (and would want to play) more technical metal and prog bands such as Protest the Hero, Dream Theater, and Cynic. All...

Didn't know where to post this, hopefully this is the correct forum. I grew up listening to rock/metal and naturally the first instrument I decided to approach was the guitar. Recently, I've decided to switch over to the low end, and because I'm starting to listen to much more Jazz, I have...