Recent content by zimbodel

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    Used market dead as a door nail?

    Every second the buyers who are obsessed with guitars are going away. Every second less people are born interested in guitar. Completely predictable, it causes systemic Glut. Hope you like what you have, because you are going to be stuck with it for decades unless you do a fire sale. there will...
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    Thanks this is good information based on actual experience. Appreciated.
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    Double Bass BSX Bass: Dimensions.

    ". 41" from the bottom of the nut to the top of the bridge." You gave me all the information. I apologize for misinterpreting your response. I probably reacted on an earlier version and you edited in the missing details. That gives me all I need thanks.
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    Double Bass BSX Bass: Dimensions.

    Cancel my request for lower bout. You already provided that, I apologize. Can you confirm scale-length ?
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    Double Bass BSX Bass: Dimensions.

    Thank you very much for the reply. I am in the process of buying a BSX. The one I tried, advertised as Length 56”, Width 11 1/2” "" Allegro, was an upright BSX, but with a scale-length of 27 " , which is less than some Fender electric basses. The overall length of the BSX bass was 41" not 56...
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    Double Bass BSX Bass: Dimensions.

    On the BSX Webpage they list the Allegro as having the following dimensions. Length 56”, Width 11 1/2” If you have such a BSX Allegro, would you mind to clear the following questions up for me ? Question 1 If someone have a full size BSX Allegro, can you tell me between which points the 56"...
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    This brings back memories since you mention "piano parts up the stairs". Back in the day when I was 17-21, I was doing gigs on call. You get a call, dont even know what or with who you are going to play. About every time I arrive at the gig, an upright piano, as heavy as hell, needs to be...
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    That sounds really nice. Did not know they are that light. They look heavy. Now I just have to find out how good it sounds. I am definitely going to look into that. I am not shy to carry equipment when needed. I primarily use Ampeg SVT with Isovents if it is a big event, which works just...
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    The Genzler is probably my favorite dedicated medium sized solution. I think it is a bit heavy for routine up and down stairs for practice etc. Or, what is your experience ?
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    Also a very good idea. However it seems the QSC 12.2 blows up on users way too often.
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    No, I knew exactly what you meant. There wont be that much difference between an L1 and an S1 for Bass, and since I have to get an L1 anyway, your suggestion accelerates that decision. That is what I am getting at. Thank you very much for the suggestion!
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    For Bass I guess you only used the bottom part without the line array columns ? Bose should be as realistic as can be. Did not think about this at all. What I like about the idea is that I have to get an L1 array system anyway, so it just accelerates that decision. Thank you very much. This...
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    Which version of the Markbass 1x12 are you talking about ? Is it the "Markbass CMB 121 Black 150W" ?
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    Double Bass Best Small Amp that will work great with BSX Allegro

    I would appreciate answers from users who actually own a BSX and use it with small Bass amplifiers. Otherwise just mention you dont own it when making a recommendation. BSX owners What is the best small amp that works great with BSX Allegro you will recommend? Something similar to a Roland...
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    Rockabilly Bass Question with Electric Bass.

    I think I found enough information, and I will try a few IR pedals and the best IR's I can find for Contra-Bass. Thanks all for the help, Much appreciated.