Double Bass Any Zeta owners out there?

[TCube]

Hi folks,

I'm looking for owners of Zeta Uprite basses, especially those of you that own the 41.5" scale version.

It would be great to share notes about this very cool instrument (and complain about Zeta's customer service).

e-mail ([email protected]) or private message is fine.

Thanks!

 

[radioface]

I own a Zeta Educator. I never dealt with their customer service and know that they are now out of business. When I purchased the bass without the stand. First thing I noticed was that the bass was impossible to play without having it spin. I tried tucking the bout into my belt but that didn't work. I tried attaching a bass strap to the bout which, worked for awhile and is still a viable option. Finally I bought one of those swimming pool foam spaghetti floats, cut it down to size , sliced it down the middle, and stuck that on the bout, and that works and is what I'm going with for now. The stand that used to come as an option for the bass would probably be the best choice, and not look so dumb. The bass sounds to me like an oversized P bass. Unless you have the desire to play an unusual looking bass, I would go with a fretless electric. If I were to purchase another EUB, I would go with an Eminence, which I heard on youtube, and it sounded great.

 

[downunder]

I used to have a zeta bass. I still have a zeta cello which is like a mini version of the bass. I didn't like the zeta bass, but the cello is cool. I would like to get a hold of a user's manual. Reason is I can't figure out what all the knobs do. if anyone has one and would be kind enough to scan it and email it to me at [email protected] I would very much appreciate it.

 

[Stephen05301]

I've had a Zeta Educator for a number of years. Put a sheepskin (fake) pad intended for a crutch on the bout. Also had a friend make me an oak bout extension to replace the plexi one. I've used it for jazz and blues with great results. Spirocore Weich strings gave it a better sound. Use a lighting truss bag for a case.