• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Double Bass C Extension -- Effect on DB Sound -- Jazz

#23
Uncletoad said:
Does anyone notice a difference in the way the E string plays or sounds with a closed off extension vs. no extension at all?
Click to expand...

Well, for Pizz slamming an open E, the regular Nut is usually better for raw type growl. The Ext/capo E is more like a finger holding it down, and is usually more earthy sounding.
 
#24
KSB - Ken Smith said:
Well, for Pizz slamming an open E, the regular Nut is usually better for raw type growl. The Ext/capo E is more like a finger holding it down, and is usually more earthy sounding.
Click to expand...

Definitely so. I've even made the capo fly open from hitting the "open" E so hard--and of course I was left with whatever note was stopped, the low Db if I recall. Accidental re-harmonization!
 
#25
Uncletoad said:
Does anyone notice a difference in the way the E string plays or sounds with a closed off extension vs. no extension at all?
Click to expand...
I've actually found no effective difference if the E gate was well made and adjusted. I'm not just talking about my own stuff. There must be some damping effect, but I haven't really noticed it on my instruments. This is one of the reasons I argue with the "high nut" crowd. If you need nut clearance, then how is it that I am able to hammer on my E with the gate closed?
Robobass
 
#26
That is a big issue for me. I like to beat the low E up when I get the chance. I can't have a gate swinging open or the sound of a dull thud on that open string.

Suppose it's just a matter of how it's done?
 
#27
Uncletoad said:
That is a big issue for me. I like to beat the low E up when I get the chance. I can't have a gate swinging open or the sound of a dull thud on that open string.

Suppose it's just a matter of how it's done?
Click to expand...
Yeah, I think it's just a question of fitting the gate really well. The right angles, having good rigid mounting hardware, etc. I can open up my E gate by plucking if I really sit there and work at it, but in performance it's only happened when I didn't close it properly in the first place. Some people might get some rattle on the FB, but I don't have that problem either. And I do blast away on a gated note from time to time.
Robobass
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back