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Double Bass Blast cult

#262
Dean Foster said:
I think the manufactures might be surprised at how many players out there are playing rock (not just rockabilly) on the upright. It's sad there's not really an option for us. I know the electric uprights work but nothing grabs attention like a wood double bass does. Everything else seems to be aimed at the Jazz/Classical players. A jazz bass is still a jazz bass even if you paint it and add a flame job-
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Sure, but this guy appears to have NO bass at all for his 6K.
 
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#263
Dean Foster said:
You are absolutely correct- I had the 6K ready to go for a new BC at one point and this thread is why I now have really nice fly fishing gear, new TV and a leather recliner.
The caring part, for me happened at a high end wedding I was hired to play. 300 guest and yet again something let go inside my Shen creating a terrible buzz everywhere near G. I had to fumble my way through on a P bass to avoid what would have been a very angry bride and inevitable lawsuit.
After that It's been all KDB, steel strings, magnetic pickup and no problems-

I think the manufactures might be surprised at how many players out there are playing rock (not just rockabilly) on the upright. It's sad there's not really an option for us. I know the electric uprights work but nothing grabs attention like a wood double bass does. Everything else seems to be aimed at the Jazz/Classical players. A jazz bass is still a jazz bass even if you paint it and add a flame job-
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Well, i'd argue a player that is rock leaning can get by with a wood instrument. With the variety of pickup options now available(like magnetic). Sure, you won't be able to stand on it, but should at least be able to play in a high volume setting even if that means using some technique to dampen the sound of the bass. While this won't be as plug and play as a BC, i really think folks that think they need a BC really don't need it quite as much as they would imagine.
 
#264
sean_on_bass said:
Well, i'd argue a player that is rock leaning can get by with a wood instrument. With the variety of pickup options now available(like magnetic). Sure, you won't be able to stand on it, but should at least be able to play in a high volume setting even if that means using some technique to dampen the sound of the bass. While this won't be as plug and play as a BC, i really think folks that think they need a BC really don't need it quite as much as they would imagine.
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Fair enough -but it sure would be nice if someone out there built a plug and play wood upright. For example why not build a ply body around a basic electric upright, offer a selection of finish and paint options then list it for 3K? I know it's going to sound like a giant P bass but that's OK.
 
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Dean Foster said:
Fair enough -but it sure would be nice if someone out there built a plug and play wood upright. For example why not build a ply body around a basic electric upright, offer a selection of finish and paint options then list it for 3K? I know it's going to sound like a giant P bass but that's OK.
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Another question to ask would be:

For such a niche market, could one build this type of instrument and sell enough of them to turn a profit at $3k?
 
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sean_on_bass said:
Well, i'd argue a player that is rock leaning can get by with a wood instrument. With the variety of pickup options now available(like magnetic). Sure, you won't be able to stand on it, but should at least be able to play in a high volume setting even if that means using some technique to dampen the sound of the bass. While this won't be as plug and play as a BC, i really think folks that think they need a BC really don't need it quite as much as they would imagine.
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Ed Friedland plays in The Maverics with his Chadwic foldable travel bass, which is basically a modified Shen ply -Big stages, stupid loud. There`s some bracket system for travelling in the bass that he keeps attached, it kills the feedback.
 
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#274
I play at pretty freaking high volumes on pretty “loud rock” optimized stages and I’ll be damned if my Krivo-equipped Shen SB80 can’t deliver a comprible level of feedback resistant and durability for less than half the price. It competes with mic’ed kick drums and Micro-Korgs. It has gone across the west coast many times on toes where it is dragged in and out of sleazy venues as my primary livelihood. I don’t believe this sales line that this dude’s basses are any significant upgrade over mine besides the cool burst and shiny paint jobs.

I do have first hand experiences with these basses. My project played a show opposite a band that had a bassist with a KDB slap king. He looked really cool standing on his big red bass! Otherwise, it sounded nice but nothing magical.
 
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#279
There's a BassCult 145 for sale in the Classifieds if anyone is looking one. I'm guessing finding a used one is the only way they are available now. Sorry to see this enterprise fail, especially the way it has. Sorry too, for anyone who lost money trying to get one of these basses.
 
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