Recent content by starkaudio

I figured as much. Thanks for the reply!

Yes, but thank you for the suggestion. I did study DB (long ago) in school and private instruction (though orchestral.) I'm working that angle with time and effort. I could also raise my bridge, as I'm getting a bit of "mwah" but it's interesting to hear that for a change in context with the...

Hey folks. Picked up my first EUB last fall, playing trad. irish and sea chanteys with my friends. Like dbassnut from the previous post I replaced my stock strings after 6 monthes with Helicore Orchestrals and love the sound. Glad to be a part of the NXT family. Lovely bass. A joy to play. :)

Picked up an EUB last fall and play with friends doing trad. irish stuff and sea chanteys. Running through an AI Ten2 eq'd flat and the tone on the bass rolled back a bit. So far this sounds adequate, I'm pleased, the guys are pleased and we're having fun. We've all noticed...

Depends? Post a photo of the scuff maybe? Check the input impedance of your amp though, if it's less than 1M Ohm your NXT will sound thin and tinny through it. Even something as simple as a Fishman B-II (~$50) will dramatically improve your sound.

Google doesn't seem to be the best place to start, as the topic is ambiguous enough to get muddy results. I'm looking for a reputable UB instructor in Massachusetts (specifically Arlington,) and am unsure where to start digging. Are there any good resources or is it a word-of-mouth sort of...