Double Bass NDBD

[naetog]

Picked up my first DB today, and WOW, I'm excited.

Such a unique experience compared to electric.

Looking forward to starting some lessons and diving in.

Also looking forward to exploring this side of Talkbass! So much to learn...

Shen SB88

 

[Don Hergert]

Congrats!!!! It looks great, I hope you enjoy it!!!

 

[Ed S]

That certainly looks like a legitimate instrument! Tell us about it, you, and your plans. (And more pics!)

Welcome to the dark side!

 

[Francois Blais]

Bravo and enjoy!

 

[Pings Bass]

Enjoy the journey. There is nothing like embracing an instrument and feeling the notes resonate through your body. Congrats!

 

[Gervais Cote]

Those big babies sound sweet, I’m sure you will enjoy.

 

[Holdsg]

congratulations. it's a burden and blessing all at the same time.

 

[WG Plum]

Congrats, upright is a blast!

 

[Root 5]

Picked up my first DB today, and WOW, I'm excited.

Such a unique experience compared to electric.

Looking forward to starting some lessons and diving in.

Also looking forward to exploring this side of Talkbass! So much to learn...

Shen SB88
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Does it buzz when you play? The action looks very low ( I like it! ) at the end of the fingerboard

 

[Alexis Duntov]

That looks like a real bass. A buddy of mine at school had a Shen hybrid and it sounded so good. Welcome to an amazing journey!

 

[Ed S]

I missed that is it a Shen ply. Should give you no problems, and a lot of joy.

 

[elberon]

Great choice for a first bass and yeah the strings look like they’re laying on the fingerboard as Root 5 noticed. Have fun, get a good teacher to ease your transition.

 

[Dana R Gregory]

Man, that is a beautiful bass. Upright is the coolest instrument there is. I had fun with mine a few years ago until tendonitis and arthritis in my fingers and hands put a stop to it. I agree with above, get a teacher as there is a proper technique to playing DB that will prevent injuries down the road. Good luck and enjoy the coolest instrument in the band.

 

[AK Bass Guy]

Congrats, she’s pretty. Also nice choice going with the Bassmax for the pickup. Don’t forget to get a stand for it or nice small rug if you are going to lay it down on its side on stage.

Never mind. Just saw the stand in the pic. I thought you had it leaning against the couch.

 

[AK Bass Guy]

That looks like a real bass. A buddy of mine at school had a Shen hybrid and it sounded so good. Welcome to an amazing journey!

Like the profile pic. I foolishly did that once or twice when I had my DB on my bicycle, it was in a soft case though. Still probably wasn’t a good idea.

 

[garrett2]

Does it buzz when you play? The action looks very low ( I like it! ) at the end of the fingerboard

I think that's the angle. You can see shadows under the strings.

 

[Root 5]

I think that's the angle. You can see shadows under the strings.

Not much shadow.

 

[fdeck]

Welcome to the Addiction!

 

[naetog]

That certainly looks like a legitimate instrument! Tell us about it, you, and your plans. (And more pics!)

Welcome to the dark side!

I'm 20 years on electric bass, and DB is something I've always wanted to explore. I was finally able to make it happen, so now I'm on the hunt for a teacher to help me develop good habits.

Does it buzz when you play? The action looks very low ( I like it! ) at the end of the fingerboard

No buzz! It's much higher than it looks. My only comparison is my electric basses, and they're way low. I asked for a "medium" action setup and it seems accurate based on the other basses I tried at the shop.

My initial thought was "make it low" but I also want to struggle with a bow, so I opted for the middle ground. Being my first DB, I want to get to know it before making any serious adjustments.

 

[Reiska]

You`ll end up with a lot of trouble and you will love it. Congrats and welcome to the dark side!!!