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Acoustic Bass Suggestions...
- Thread starter Mike Sorr
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I've been using LaBella tapes and haven't felt a need to try anything else. They also have a new white tape which I think is a slightly lighter gauge.
I always loved the tone on these but they were outside of what I wanted to spend on a ABG. At this pricegiven the instrument it is a hard apple not to bite. I had a Tacoma Thundechief which I loved the sound of but I wound up selling it when I went through a rough patch. I then got a Kelly DF 5 fretless... a nice bass but it did not have the same sound as the Tacoma by a long shot. This Breedlove Atlas has been the only ABG that has come close... $475 for this bass with a case is a 
kinda thing that hit all my buttons.. again dagnabbit!
Now I'll be sitting here waiting for the fedex guy with baited breath.
kinda thing that hit all my buttons.. again dagnabbit!Now I'll be sitting here waiting for the fedex guy with baited breath.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I always loved the tone on these but they were outside of what I wanted to spend on a ABG. At this pricegiven the instrument it is a hard apple not to bite. I had a Tacoma Thundechief which I loved the sound of but I wound up selling it when I went through a rough patch. I then got a Kelly DF 5 fretless... a nice bass but it did not have the same sound as the Tacoma by a long shot. This Breedlove Atlas has been the only ABG that has come close... $475 for this bass with a case is a
Now I'll be sitting here waiting for the fedex guy with baited breath.
Congrats I hate waiting I just got an update mine is delayed because of the weather
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I love changing strings first thing on every bass I get but I really dig these Martin strings plus they're cheap.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
It's very good it's a very large bass but it's not uncomfortable it has such a rich articulate sound the ebony fretboard adds a certain sound I can't put my finger on.
I'm waiting on more reviews for the Shortbass One but I may consider this Martin. I'm looking for an acoustic bass that sounds like a bass and has comparable volume to at least one acoustic guitar. Thanks for all the info!
One thing I discovered is that for me an ABG with the string through the bridge type config as opposed to the pin style is preferable. When new it is fine but changing strings on the pin style basses for me was very problematic.
Dropped by the GC on the way home to pickup the Breedlove by the strap buttons. No neck dive.
I should have mine tomorrow or Friday depending on the weather.
Edit: FedEx tracking shows it is "sleeping" a mere 20 miles away tonight.
I should have mine tomorrow or Friday depending on the weather.
Edit: FedEx tracking shows it is "sleeping" a mere 20 miles away tonight.
I have a Martin that I adore.
But it is really only great for practicing. Even in an acoustic gig, I prefer to use an electric.
But it is really only great for practicing. Even in an acoustic gig, I prefer to use an electric.
