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Double Bass Question for buying an EUB and MK EUB Jazz Fly

jaybary

jaybary

Jan 31, 2013
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New York, NY
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Hi bassists !
I'm planning to buy an EUB (with shoulder) for these reasons:

1. small local venues, crowded places, and busking
2. for traveling and gigging abroad ( whether or not It's ok to carry in with no fee etc)
3. practicing at night time
4. easy and intuitive assembly

According to my research until now MK Jazz Fly might be the best option. I would like to try some but It's hard to find someone who has EUBs in my area.

Actually I bought Travelbass these days but It's not what I expected so I had to return it which costed a lot of money to ship it back to Italy (including some dents I made as I packed it up in the suitcase ) .. so I don't want to make same mistake.

So if anyone has MK EUB and shares your experiences regarding the criteria above ,
I will be really appreciate. or any better options are welcome too.
Thanks !
 
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Hi! I use the Studio fly mod-P and I like it.
Can you be more specific on what you didn’t like about the BDP travel?
I actually have played Travel bass and owned SLB300 I like MK the best.

Feeling is pretty much same as real acoustic bass. This is because MK has a tailpiece which is not strung backwards. Also MK has a regular 3/4 bass bridge.

I think you will be satisfied over 1-4 which you mentioned.

If I could go back, I would get a gig case for regular bass with it too.

I ordered it with Ebony fingerboard but I think I would get unstained pearwood fingerboard. These is nothing wrong with ebony fingerboard but pearwood feels nice and it looks beautiful when it unstained.

You might not like it when it just arrived. It takes like 6-12 months to get settled in.
 
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I can only comment on the Yamaha SLB300. It meets all the criteria you listed. I've played it for over three years, and it is a great answer to my problem of needing something more easily moved/carried than a traditional DB. It especially shines in your #4 - very easy to disassemble, especially since there is no need to loosen strings and remove the neck and bridge.

I've never felt that the tailpiece design has impacted the feel of the Yamaha. I'd be interested in knowing how that could make a difference.
 
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BobKay said:
I can only comment on the Yamaha SLB300. It meets all the criteria you listed. I've played it for over three years, and it is a great answer to my problem of needing something more easily moved/carried than a traditional DB. It especially shines in your #4 - very easy to disassemble, especially since there is no need to loosen strings and remove the neck and bridge.

I've never felt that the tailpiece design has impacted the feel of the Yamaha. I'd be interested in knowing how that could make a difference.
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Thank you for your reply. How about when you flew with SLB300 ? Was it able to be carry-on or checked baggage without any charge or damage ?
 
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