Speak for yourself there hoss.
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Double Bass Blast cult
- Thread starter Slap bass Lucas
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Speak for yourself there hoss.
I am a fan of gut, but, I think steel strings did a ton for the playing standards.
- Oct 12, 2004
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- Retailer: Shen, Sun, older European
In the last post of page 23, VictorW123 asks (I think) why there was a Blast Cult bass on display. The display bass is a touring veteran instrument owned by Djordge, who also gave a playing demonstration on the Blast Cult booth. Does that answer VictorW123's question?
Yes. Now I understand.
Ok. And... Then it remains for me to say that over the past 300 years there have been no improvements at all. (Before the advent of Blast Cult, obviously. Now the chronology of evolution is: Bass Viola - Double Bass - Blast Cult.
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Either the sarcasm of my post went over your head, or the sarcasm of your post went over mine.Yes. Now I understand.
Ok. And... Then it remains for me to say that over the past 300 years there have been no improvements at all. (Before the advent of Blast Cult, obviously. Now the chronology of evolution is: Bass Viola - Double Bass - Blast Cult.
- Oct 12, 2004
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- Retailer: Shen, Sun, older European
Big steaming chunks of sarcasm in a stew of negativity sure has made this thread a difficult read, and even more difficult to find the nuggets of enlightenment that are definitely buried in here.
Sarcasm can be fun, but it's tough to keep on target because it is often very subtle, and often it's very biting. Just to be clear, if you're reading any of my posts and are wondering about my wording, I may say something ignorant or stupid, but I'll try not to be sarcastic. 
The internet can be a tough a game. Wear a cup.
The need to limit sarcasm makes me write on the forum 100 times less posts than I would like... =)
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The discussion on this thread has certainly been all over the place, but also very helpful in general. Either it says something about me, or something about the Blast Cult bass that in spite of the noise about the company I went out and bought a used 145. But that is not the point I wanted to make. I just wanted to contribute a drop of some real information in this sea of opinion:
I had a question about some upgrade work to be done on my bass. I e-mailed Blast Cult through the address on their web site. I received an email acknowledging receipt of the e-mail, and the following day I received a complete answer to the question I asked. I was given some good information to help with addressing the issue locally, and I was given the option to return the bass to BC for doing the work.
In my opinion the market for this type of bass will continue to exist. Jason Brown is now in a position to shepherd Blast Cult into continuing its role as a leader in the market. I look forward to future contacts with the company being helpful and pleasant ones.
I had a question about some upgrade work to be done on my bass. I e-mailed Blast Cult through the address on their web site. I received an email acknowledging receipt of the e-mail, and the following day I received a complete answer to the question I asked. I was given some good information to help with addressing the issue locally, and I was given the option to return the bass to BC for doing the work.
In my opinion the market for this type of bass will continue to exist. Jason Brown is now in a position to shepherd Blast Cult into continuing its role as a leader in the market. I look forward to future contacts with the company being helpful and pleasant ones.
Offering repairs and setups are now back in action, at Blast Cult. Email or call for an appointment.
Here is the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] on their website (includes contact information). Well done!!!
It just had to mention the deuce bridge. I feel like I’m the only person that doesn’t like that thing. LOL!!
Very good!
And the website now mentions again a shopping possibility for Upright Bass ... even though it still says "coming soon ... ". I hope once updated, it will be moved back to the top of the list, instead of being hidden behind "skateboards"
And the website now mentions again a shopping possibility for Upright Bass ... even though it still says "coming soon ... ". I hope once updated, it will be moved back to the top of the list, instead of being hidden behind "skateboards"
No, I can guarantee you aren't the only person who doesn't like them... For whatever reasons. You don't have to feel bad about that.
I like mine, but this is my first double bass and I've never dealt with a standard bridge, so my testimony is only based on this one experience. I think it's good to read other people's opinions and experiences.
