Double Bass New bass day

[AGCurry]

Just to make my life a little more challenging, I went and picked up my new bass today from St. Louis Strings. It's a 2017 "Krutz 550" 7/8-size bass, with 42-1/2" scale.

I traded up with my KC Strings Heartland Series bass (3/4 size, with sloped shoulders) because I wanted a bass with more low-end power. It has that ... not floor-shaking, but definitely more.

I had not expected to have so much difficulty adjusting to the longer scale. Also, there's quite a wolf tone on the D-string G. I had them put the Gamuts-over-Olivs from my trade-in on the new bass, and I may have to go with an Oliv for the G string. It's definitely kicking my *ss, but that's one more thing to practice on.

 

[dan1952]

I don't know particulars, but there are adjustments to the end pin, the soundpost, and the tailpiece that can help with wolf tones. Have a really good luthier (who knows bass violins) set it up for you.

 

[Don Hergert]

Congrats!!! I'm sure you'll grow into these new shoes just fine!!!

 

[Reiska]

Congrats Andy, it`s beautiful!!!

 

[equill]

It looks lovely!
Enjoy the new challenge

 

[BassiklyAC]

How does the dog like it?

 

[Ed S]

How does the dog like it?

Yeah - I was gonna suggest a possible source for the "wolf" note!

 

[MrLenny1]

7/8 can fit a big dog. lol
Enjoy.

 

[GretschWretch]

The pic won't work, A. G.; there has to be a P bass in the background.

 

[210superair]

Nice AG, beautiful instrument! Without challenges in life, waddawe got? Enjoy!

 

[AGCurry]

The pic won't work, A. G.; there has to be a P bass in the background.

Happy now?

 

[Ed S]

Seeing the one of 3 pendant lights shortened, perhaps we need a thread on, "How have you modified your home to accommodate your uprights?"

Bang into that sucker a couple times?

 

[AGCurry]

Seeing the one of 3 pendant lights shortened, perhaps we need a thread on, "How have you modified your home to accommodate your uprights?"

Bang into that sucker a couple times?

You are correct, my friend. With pegbox and my own head. The home's previous owners had a pool table in that room.

 

[Carl Hillman]

Just to make my life a little more challenging, I went and picked up my new bass today from St. Louis Strings. It's a 2017 "Krutz 550" 7/8-size bass, with 42-1/2" scale.

I traded up with my KC Strings Heartland Series bass (3/4 size, with sloped shoulders) because I wanted a bass with more low-end power. It has that ... not floor-shaking, but definitely more.

I had not expected to have so much difficulty adjusting to the longer scale. Also, there's quite a wolf tone on the D-string G. I had them put the Gamuts-over-Olivs from my trade-in on the new bass, and I may have to go with an Oliv for the G string. It's definitely kicking my *ss, but that's one more thing to practice on.

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[Ed S]

I used to keep my bass in the living room. Plenty of head space - EXCEPT for the beam running across the ceiling between the living and dining rooms. Yeah, there are a few dings in that beam and dents on my scroll.

During nicer weather, our instruments live out on our 3-season room. We had a nice high tray ceiling installed - but I've clipped the hanging ceiling fans MORE than a couple of times. Much more exciting when they are rotating...

 

[bcamp]

Cool bass AG, sure you'll enjoy it for a long time. Like the P basses too!

 

[AGCurry]

Cool bass AG, sure you'll enjoy it for a long time. Like the P basses too!

Those poor bass guitars... I've given them so little love since returning to the double bass.

 

[RSBBass]

Enjoy!

 

[bherman]

Dog approves....

 

[Sam Dingle]

Went from a 41.5 to 43.5 bass a few years ago.

First 2 weeks I was freaking out thinking I was making a huge mistake (get it?). Both scale length and the big shoulders.

I pretended I was a beginner again and just did scales and walking blues for a few days. Really playing it with the bow helped a ton. Paying attention to technique IMO is super important too. I can be “lazy” and squish my left hand on a smaller bass but this requires perfect, ron Carter level stretch and curve. But it’s all worth it