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Double Bass Ergo megathread part II

#505
The Ergo site is officially being overhauled. Jesse is changing hosting and format. New site should be up somewhat soon. Most immediately, just the basics will be up (instruments and contact information) but then the other aspects of the site will be up soon thereafter. Thanks for the patience!
 
#506
I "solved" the issue by having a 5/16" threaded brass insert installed in my instrument, which opens up the use of the NS Design accessories on an Ergo. I had become used to the shoulder strap system from my NS Design cello that I owned previous to the Ergo, and wanted to continue using it. I found the NS Design shoulder strap, tripod, and endpin to be stable.

I found when playing my NS Design cello with a tripod for a while, that it was difficult to get used to not balancing the instrument against the body, regardless of whether it was "stable" in the sense of staying put while I played it.

Jesse did this for me at build time. It likely could be added to an instrument after the fact, by Jesse or by someone else who's not afraid to drill the wood and install an insert. I wouldn't be afraid to use a bit of polyurethane glue to strengthen the outer thread's hold on the wood. Of course if done incompetently it could be a risk.

None of this is at all to detract from the "native" form of an Ergo instrument--simply recognizing that not everyone prefers the same things.
 
#508
I'm picking my 8 up this weekend. ...all things going right!

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#509
kozmikyak said:
I "solved" the issue by having a 5/16" threaded brass insert installed in my instrument, which opens up the use of the NS Design accessories on an Ergo. I had become used to the shoulder strap system from my NS Design cello that I owned previous to the Ergo, and wanted to continue using it. I found the NS Design shoulder strap, tripod, and endpin to be stable.

I found when playing my NS Design cello with a tripod for a while, that it was difficult to get used to not balancing the instrument against the body, regardless of whether it was "stable" in the sense of staying put while I played it.

Jesse did this for me at build time. It likely could be added to an instrument after the fact, by Jesse or by someone else who's not afraid to drill the wood and install an insert. I wouldn't be afraid to use a bit of polyurethane glue to strengthen the outer thread's hold on the wood. Of course if done incompetently it could be a risk.

None of this is at all to detract from the "native" form of an Ergo instrument--simply recognizing that not everyone prefers the same things.
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Thanks, I may have to do this. Looking at the NS Designs end pin stand, it looks like it uses an adjustable angle unit similar to the pearl tom mounts, so it may be possible to just swap that part and not have to add another mounting point to my Ergo. I don't really want to drop $150 on a stand right now as I'm about to pay the government way too much money, so I'll have to deal with my current stand for the time being. :bawl:

On a positive note, I used my Ergo with the band for the first time last night and they loved the sound of it!
 
#510
I'm surprised they don't offer an end-pin stand option (like the Palatino's have). One complaint I hear about the NS and Dean Pace is it's too rigidly planted, although having tried a Palatino my complaint with those is since the end-pin is behind the bass it tends to want to flip around (e.g. so it is facing you) if you tilt it back making it hard to bow.

Either an end-pin or some form of strap would be a nice option for the Ergo.
 
#511
I managed to get an end-pin-like setup using the following parts:

Pearl tom tom bracket
Pearl TH1000I Tom Holder
Pearl TX100 Tube Extender
A 7/8" rubber leg tip

Basically, you do the Pearl tom tom mod, connect the TH1000I to the tom tom bracket, connect the TX100 to the TH1000I, and cap off the TX100 with the 7/8" rubber leg tip...and Bam! You have an end-pin.

However, I quickly realized that without adding a piece to rest the bass against your body, it is very annoying to play because the bass rotates...therein lies my lack of foresight...:atoz:
 
#515
hello everyone i am a happy customer of jesse oneals basses the ergo bass i have a 8 string transblack one and for the money and good communication and for the bass its self and how it was everything i wanted in a particular bass. this axe has met all my standards big powerfull string acoustic bass sound easy to play with 8 strings even when using the arco techinique for classical litature. easy to travel with looks great every turns there heads when they see my new bass when my band and i perform at public places. so any lookin for a special instrument look up ergo. down the road i am goin to haVE JESSE BUILD ME THE FIRST EVER 18 STRING CORSED UPRIGHT BASS IN TRANS PURPLE. TUNED low Bbb Eee Aaa Ddd Ggg Ccc its goin to be awesome well everyone have fun and a good day happy easter
 

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#518
joenoone said:
I'm surprised they don't offer an end-pin stand option (like the Palatino's have). One complaint I hear about the NS and Dean Pace is it's too rigidly planted, although having tried a Palatino my complaint with those is since the end-pin is behind the bass it tends to want to flip around (e.g. so it is facing you) if you tilt it back making it hard to bow.

Either an end-pin or some form of strap would be a nice option for the Ergo.
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i tried a palatino i gree but also they over just suck to me
 

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