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Double Bass NS EUB megathread

#241
TheNico said:
I called all over and Ed's price was the best I found. I noticed that the list is $3700, I am wanting to think that at one time list was like $3300...

Anyway, it is all worked out now and on it's way...

oh..

MF was $3029 and Bass Central quoted me $2799 and woodwindbrasswind was $2950...
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nice to know my investment isn't going south ;)
not that i plan on ever replaceing the ns...actually, i've had it longer than any other bass i've owned at this point.
congrats on your purchase, i'm sure you won't be dissapointed!
cheers
doug
 
#242
I received my CR5M about a month ago, playing mostly bluegrass with it. After reading some tips on how to play the thing correctly (or close), I am really digging this thing! Anyways, two questions.

1) What kind of settings have you guys found that you like on this? I figure there is one to approximate a DB sound, and then some killer fretless sounds tht are closer to BG. Any recommendations? (I have made some observations, but would like to hear your guys opinions, if there is a thread on this please let me know)

2) Case? What do you guys like? Got the gig bag, but this band I am playing with travels a good bit, so I'd like to make sure it is good to go.

TB rocks.
 
#243
I've been lurking in this thread for a few weeks trying to decide whether to take the plunge. As of yesterday, it's a done deal -- picked up a CR-5M from Basscentral.com, which should arrive by week's end (it's going to be a helluva weekend!). Got the NS shoulder strap and the Undercover gig bag, too!

Anyway, I've seen many posts about the poor quality of the standard strings that come with the NS, and that's one of the first things I'll probably want to change to customize my setup. From what I've read, folks are installing standard DB strings in their NS EUB's, but I don't see any info on what SIZE strings. Will 3/4 DB strings work without cutting the strings? Is another size prefereable?

Any detailed tips you experienced NS EUB users can offer with respect to string selection and installation would be most appreciated.

Thanks!
Alan
 
#244
lamarjones said:
I received my CR5M about a month ago, playing mostly bluegrass with it. After reading some tips on how to play the thing correctly (or close), I am really digging this thing! Anyways, two questions.

1) What kind of settings have you guys found that you like on this? I figure there is one to approximate a DB sound, and then some killer fretless sounds tht are closer to BG. Any recommendations? (I have made some observations, but would like to hear your guys opinions, if there is a thread on this please let me know)

2) Case? What do you guys like? Got the gig bag, but this band I am playing with travels a good bit, so I'd like to make sure it is good to go.

TB rocks.
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Hi,
How are you doing with the bass? Aldo keeps another one of 4 strings , in case you want another one he ..he..:)
Cheers... Johannes
 
#247
Well, my CR4M arrived this morning and I haven't put it away yet. What a lovely piece of equipment. I hated the original strings that came with it straight away and put some Helicore Hybrid mediums on. Wow, the difference between this and the Palatino I started learning on is immense. (Anyone in the UK want to buy a little used Palatino?)

I bought mine from Bass Northwest in Seattle, and saved around 430UKP on the list price in London, even with duty and VAT paid. Can't be bad.

Been practicing Danny Thompson licks (ineptly) all morning.
 
#248
asg618 said:
Anyway, I've seen many posts about the poor quality of the standard strings that come with the NS, and that's one of the first things I'll probably want to change to customize my setup. From what I've read, folks are installing standard DB strings in their NS EUB's, but I don't see any info on what SIZE strings. Will 3/4 DB strings work without cutting the strings? Is another size prefereable?
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I just bought standard size strings (Pirastro Orchestral) and they fit very well - you just take them under the bottom of the body and up the back to the holes there - the bass is made with this in mind !! :)
 
#255
thejimfactor said:
Hi Josh, I'm wondering how your EU6 experiment went with the Helicores. Did it require any strange modifications? Did you like them?
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It went pretty good actually. It sounds a lot more like an upright now and less like a fretless electric bass. Bowing is much better too, can't really explain that one, I don't know much about why certain strings might respond better to a bow. It did require a lot of adjustment though, the helicores are seriously thicker. I think I measured the low B and it was .150, no joke! I called the tech at NS, David, and he walked me through the adjustments, the biggest change was adjusting the neck a LOT to add some forward bow.

Moral: if you want a more 'upright' sound they are a good choice, but be prepared to spend some time getting the setup right.
 
#256
Bassoon said:
Yes, of course.
Maybe it's because I'm not a native speaker :hmm:
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Welcome aboard, Bassoon.
Well, this is a very good reason to fill out your profile!
So that we know more about you, your gear, musical tastes, location, etc!
It's a great asset when someone asks a question or advice!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/profile.php?do=editprofile

Thanks again!
Best regards,
François
 
#257
Hi guys, I got my CR4M a couple of weeks ago and am beginning to get a handle on it. I have been playing electric bass for over 35 years but UR is a new thing for me. Over the years (over 30 of them) I have toyed with the idea of getting an URB but as I am so entrenched in the electric world, this seemed the right thing to do. Check out the band I'm in, Rare Blend at www.rareblend.net, we do a mix of original jazz rock/fusion and world music. It will be some time before I spring the EUB on the band; at the moment I usually play one of my Rickenbackers, fretted and fretless, or my Rick Turner and Zon fretless basses.:hyper:
 
#259
I think how they are set up can change how they sound - so when I was thinking of buying one, the Bass Centre in London got several in for me to try.

So I picked the one that sounded most like acoustic DB to me - which just happened to be a CR5 - but I think a lot of it was that they were set up differently.
 
#260
I just pulled the string on a new CR4 yesterday! :hyper: Should be here next week. I keep my UB "old school", strung with plain gut DG, Chromcor EA, but I wanted a bass for some modern experimentation, also for the portability these offer. I can't wait to get my hands on her. Sexy little gals aren't they?

If anyone has any suggestions for amps, pre-amps...I want to keep it portable. Combo sized. Thanx in advance,

gomez
 

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