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New Year...New Shen

Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by Bass Stream, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. Jan 1, 2015 #1
    Bass Stream

    Bass Stream

    Nov 1, 2014
    Indiana, PA
    Well I took the plunge and closed out 2014 by getting my first double bass. I've been playing a Fender electric but always wanted to learn the upright. The information on TalkBass has been most helpful. Picked up a used Shen SB100 with Spirocore strings from JD Judd in Williamsport, PA. Great people to deal with... Now the fun begins. Hope "an old dog can learn new tricks"!

    Bob
    Indiana, PA

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  2. Jan 1, 2015 #2
    Lee Moses

    Lee Moses

    Apr 2, 2013
    Tennessee
    Congrats, Bob (From Jimmy Stewart's hometown)! She looks good. Shens will give you a lot of bang for the buck. Wish you all the best as you begin a new musical journey in 2015--keep after it!
     
  3. Jan 1, 2015 #3
    Michael Case

    Michael Case

    Jun 4, 2002
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Congratulations! Enjoy the bass, I'd recommend getting a teacher to help you get started.
     
  4. Jan 1, 2015 #4
    Bass Stream

    Bass Stream

    Nov 1, 2014
    Indiana, PA
    Thanks Lee...if you ever get up this way the Jimmy Stewart Museum is worth a stop. Michael your suggestion is well taken. I have an instructor through our local university... Looking forward to a new challenge.

    Bob
    Indiana, PA
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2015 #5
    Lee Moses

    Lee Moses

    Apr 2, 2013
    Tennessee
    Actually, I just drove through Indiana, PA a little over a year ago. I didn't remember seeing the museum or signs for it, though. I'll have to keep that in mind for next time. "Mary...Mary...are you real?!?"

    Glad you've found yourself a good instructor.

    - Lee
     
  6. Jan 2, 2015 #6
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    Let that endpin out and watch that right hand!
     
  7. Jan 2, 2015 #7
    drurb

    drurb Oracle, Ancient Order of Rass Hattur; Mem. #1, EPC

    Apr 17, 2004
    The left one too! ;)
     
  8. Jan 2, 2015 #8
    Slaphound

    Slaphound Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2003
    Staten Island, NY
    Hey bro. Enjoy that. Its a great instrument to get to learn.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2015 #9
    Bass Stream

    Bass Stream

    Nov 1, 2014
    Indiana, PA
    End pin out...what's an end pin? Yes lots to think about. Does look a little short doesn't it. This picture was just an after thought as I headed out the door. I'm sure my instructor will drill end pin, left hand, right hand into my head. Thanks for the encouragement!

    Bob
    Indiana, PA
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2015 #10
    Champagne

    Champagne

    Jan 22, 2012
    West Chester, PA
    Hey Bob!

    Good luck with the new bass! Hope it brings loads of joy and inspiration :)
     
  11. Jan 3, 2015 #11
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    The end pin is that slidey thing in the bottom of your bass, you want to find the optimum height for your build. Keeping it all the way in, as you have it in the photo, is too low for you.