rockabilly upright double bass players

Hello. Im trying to get an even slap sound out from my bass. Just tried recording with a Shadow Rockabilly DI so i get 2 signals. But im getting a lower slap sound from the D & G string then from A & E. The tension is obviously lower on the A and E string but still, this seems to be a common...

I guess the core of my quesion is: what muscles do you use to "drive" the slap sound? I ask as a newer player to DB, and newer yet to slap. After playing EBG for decades, I took the plunge and added DB to my playing about a year ago. While loving the tone and voice of the "Big Bass" playing...

I need recommendations on pickups and preamp / EQs for upright bass playing rockabilly. Hit me!

this tape is in excellent condition. played only one or two times. so rewound minimally. $20 includes shipping.

There is a forum somewhere out there on what you need to go through doing this. I have got everything needed for the process but im running into a few problems 1. At the top of the holes the pinstripe tape is creasing up 2. Theres usually not enough stick once i have streached it out Any...

looking for upright player for classic rockabilly/honky tonk trio in the Kansas City metro area. Experienced guitarist and drummer putting together trio just now so no gigs yet. Would like to gig weekly but can work around work/school schedules. Willing to work with player at any level...

Shadow SH RB-PRO Rockabilly Pickup is a great bit of kit.I love the k and k bass max,but the shadow gives me so much more.I get full control between the click and the bridge pickup,and a tuner to boot,whats not to like.Great sounding tone that is spot on for what i need.Easy to fit and easy to...

I found this list of players from 2009 and was matching up band names to it. Thought others might like to see it/add to it: Kevin Smith - Willie Nelson Mark Rubin - The Bad Livers Lee Rocker - Stray Cats Geoff Firebaugh - Hillbilly Casino, BR-549 Joe Fick - The Dempseys Johnny Hatton - Brian...