Double Bass New Englehardt Day

[Dana R Gregory]

Just got home with my new pride and joy. I don't know what kind of strings it has, the luthier who set it up said they were a high end set ( possibly Thomastiks) supplied by a customer who flaked on the purchase. His loss, my gain. I have supplied some photos and if someone can identify the strings I would appreciate it. It really projects well and is not too heavy to lug around.

 

[Ed S]

Colors seem to correspond w/ Corellis (per the Gollihur chart).

Enjoy! I've really enjoyed my Englehardt.

What do you play most? How is it set up? Do not underestimate how much a different setup and strings can change how it plays. I've always gotten a great sound out of my Engle, and with a few tweaks, it now plays like a dream.

 

[Dana R Gregory]

Colors seem to correspond w/ Corellis (per the Gollihur chart).

Enjoy! I've really enjoyed my Englehardt.

What do you play most? How is it set up? Do not underestimate how much a different setup and strings can change how it plays. I've always gotten a great sound out of my Engle, and with a few tweaks, it now plays like a dream.

I just measured the string height at the base of the neck. Looks like 6,7,8,9mm from G to E, which is a standard setup for jazz and bluegrass. Right now I plan to play in church where I used to play electric bass, and will try to line up an instructor and start working with jazz and Americana.

 

[Slaphound]

That looks like a great bass!! Your gonna love learning how to play it. When I started to play upright, from electric, I too wanted to play Jazz and Americana. Then Rock & Roll. Once I started to slap, there was no turning back. Enjoy!