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Double Bass Palatino Megathread part I

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How does it compare to SOLID eubs though ? Is it noticeably more resonant, hollow sounding ?

For instance, I don't think I'd buy a Warwick Triumph or Steinberger (NS Design) upright. I've played both of those in shops (amongst others) and there's definitely something missing.

I need to find out (either by personal investigation or from here) whether the chambered body of the Palatino contributes that missing something.

Andy
 
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BigBeatNut said:
How does it compare to SOLID eubs though ? Is it noticeably more resonant, hollow sounding ?

For instance, I don't think I'd buy a Warwick Triumph or Steinberger (NS Design) upright. I've played both of those in shops (amongst others) and there's definitely something missing.

I need to find out (either by personal investigation or from here) whether the chambered body of the Palatino contributes that missing something.

Andy
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My personal opinion is that it doe's contribute to the resonant quality of the bass. Although the wood is some what thick probable 12MM it still vibrated as the strings are plucked. Granted the vibratory quality is not as good as an acoustics but since the vibrations are amplified it produces sound very comparable to an acoustic. If you buy a solid body bass then you will have to rely on electronics to get close to an acoustic sound. If you want an exact sound then stick with an acoustic upright. Even an acoustic sounds different amplified. For my money the Palatino is the best out there.
 
#304
Hi,

this is my first post here, after quite a while of read-only participation. I would like to thank you all for your help and your information on how to transform the Palatino EUB into a real instrument. This is what I did:

  1. The sound straight out of the box was really harsh and thin, so I "cushioned" the pickup strip with four little pieces of rubber foam (above and below the piezo paddles).
  2. I replaced the factory strings with a medium set of Pirastro Obligatos.
  3. I mounted a K&K Double Big Twin.
  4. I lowered the bridge almost to the limit.

I also use the Fishman Platinum Pro II preamp, which is one of the best things that can happen to a bass player (I use it for the bass guitar as well).

Costs so far (I didn't have to buy the preamp, I've been playing with that thing for years):

450 EUR (US$560) for the bass
140 EUR (US$175) for the strings
100 EUR (US$125) for the pickup

This means that I have a really fine instrument for less than US$900. It's a lot of fun to play an upright with lots of power without having to be afraid of feedback. The sound is exactly as I want it to be: Adult and punchy, but yet well defined and clear.

As I have some problems with my knees and my back I like to play sitting on a comfortable chair. If I don't put the EUB on its spike it has exactly the height that allows me to sit on a standard chair, an office chair, whatever is available.

--
Jeremy
 
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DaBassman said:
Maybe it's me....but.......
The bottom (or top) 10 inches of my fingerboard seems to be warping very slightly away from the body of the bass...............:crying:
any ideas/suggestions
Thanks!
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Can you give me a little more detail? I'm not quit sure what you mean. I have had some basses here for repair with warps and high spots right from the factory.
So are you talking about the unsupported side toward the bridge or by the peg head? Send me a PM if you want.
Doug
 
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DaBassman said:
It's the unsupported side.......just slightly bowing up, away from the bass
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Ah! I see, your probable right. Let face they don't use the choicest of materials at this price range. There is a lot of figure on mine which means not great ebony. Was it warped from the factory Or did it play ok for a while after you got it ? Try putting a straight edge on it and see how bad its.
If this is a recent occurrence then how high is the humidity in your house. I have a separate humidifier in my music room that keeps it at 45 to 52% all year round. If your humidity is high then try drying it out for a while. If your humidity is ok then you may have to plain it down on the end or have the fret board replaces with a good one. Let me know how much gap you have under the straight edge and we can go from there.-Doug
 
#313
Aha! I moved it from 1st floor den to the 3rd floor family room. I bet it's a humidity issue. It wasn't bowing very much. I'll try moving it back and see what happens!
Thanks!

ps What do you charge for those replacement bridges?
 
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DaBassman said:
Aha! I moved it from 1st floor den to the 3rd floor family room. I bet it's a humidity issue. It wasn't bowing very much. I'll try moving it back and see what happens!
Thanks!

ps What do you charge for those replacement bridges?
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I forgot to tell you there should be a .030 belly in the fret board. I checked all 3 of mine and there were within + - .005 in 24 inches from the end of the fret board. So if your is more than that say .060 this is to much. I don't remember the exact figure for this but it seems close to what I measured.
 
#320
Hello, I'm new!

I've recently purchased a palatino and am thinking of doing some basic mods, so this thread has been really helpfull.

I see various people have tried different replacement pickups, but I'm not sure which one to try...has anyone got one which they are happy with for both arco and pizzicato playing? I think I can get hold of new strings and bridge fairly easily, but am struggling to find pickups, so any hints would be appreciated!

Thanks!
 
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