Double Bass New bass day

[truckplayer]

I had a similar experience as Sam. Over 10 years ago, I went from a Kay to an early American Standard. Yep...big shoulders and scale. While I was thrilled with the purchase, I focused on my technique and spent time practicing to reach a point of being comfortable and natural in playing. I love the low end sound! AG, enjoy your new bass!

 

[gary mitchell]

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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Happy now?

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[AGCurry]

After a few days with this beast, I've learned that a bigger bass requires a bigger effort!

 

[bigshiny]

Nice bass and what a rehearsal/ practice room! That’s nice!

 

[Keith Rawlings]

Happy now?

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That’s Bass porn right there! What year is that P-Bass with the pickup cover - early 50’s?

 

[AGCurry]

That’s Bass porn right there! What year is that P-Bass with the pickup cover - early 50’s?

That's actually a "Sting Signature" Precision, which I think was modeled on a '56. I put the clear pickguard and covers on it.

If I had a genuine early-fifties Fender, I'd sell it and spend the money on the double bass of my dreams.

 

[Matunuck]

That's actually a "Sting Signature" Precision, which I think was modeled on a '56. I put the clear pickguard and covers on it.

If I had a genuine early-fifties Fender, I'd sell it and spend the money on the double bass of my dreams.

Ok, I gotta ask. What is the DB of your dreams?

 

[AGCurry]

Ok, I gotta ask. What is the DB of your dreams?

No specific makes or models in mind, but:

1. Loud
2. Pleasant deep voice
3. Easy to play (41" mensure, well-contoured fingerboard)
4. Even response from low to high
5. Structurally sound
6. Light in weight
7. Nice to look at

 

[GretschWretch]

No specific makes or models in mind, but:

1. Loud
2. Pleasant deep voice
3. Easy to play (41" mensure, well-contoured fingerboard)
4. Even response from low to high
5. Structurally sound
6. Light in weight
7. Nice to look at

Except for #1 and maybe #2, for most of us this could easily describe the woman of our dreams.

 

[Alexis Duntov]

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

A Sting P bass! I have one too. They are so underrated.

 

[AGCurry]

A Sting P bass! I have one too. They are so underrated.

Are they underrated? I was active on TalkBass back when Fender was selling them, and the main complaint on TB was the fretboard inlay for the signature, which I consider irrelevant. Mine seems a little overweight, but it has a very nice neck.

 

[Ric Vice]

That's actually a "Sting Signature" Precision, which I think was modeled on a '56. I put the clear pickguard and covers on it.

If I had a genuine early-fifties Fender, I'd sell it and spend the money on the double bass of my dreams.

Andy,
I know how you feel, I have a 1959 Sunburst Precision and it's become an investment rather than a instrument. So, I have it adjusted and set up once a year. I rarely if ever take it out on a gig.

Beautiful Bass, since I play a 5/8's (I have all my life) I'd need longer arms

and a riser platform to play a 7/8's.