gene marshall said:
Ha! I even clicked to look at your other posts... And then got distracted and forgot to actually read them. Weird that it won't let you edit that.
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Double Bass Stagg EUB megathread
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Ha! I even clicked to look at your other posts... And then got distracted and forgot to actually read them. Weird that it won't let you edit that.
Yup, cheap, and free shipping!
Has anyone noticed that there's now a Stagg EDB 3/4 RDL on their site - now comes with a dark rosewood fretboard?
I've been following this thread for ages, was about to buy an EDB, then this comes out...which one do I buy?!?!? LOL
I've been following this thread for ages, was about to buy an EDB, then this comes out...which one do I buy?!?!? LOL
I would take the one with the rosewood fretboard.
If there is no lacquer on the fingerboard (or if it could be constantly removed) this is much better than the older version. So if needed (earlier or later) the fingerboard can be planned. On the old ones after planning the fingerboard would not look nicely and fresh lacquer can make the fingerboard uneven again.
But try to get one that has a good fingerboard from the beginning, so you can play with rather low action without buzzes.
If there is no lacquer on the fingerboard (or if it could be constantly removed) this is much better than the older version. So if needed (earlier or later) the fingerboard can be planned. On the old ones after planning the fingerboard would not look nicely and fresh lacquer can make the fingerboard uneven again.
But try to get one that has a good fingerboard from the beginning, so you can play with rather low action without buzzes.
So, does anyone use effects pedals for the EUB.... I have been playing with a boss phaser, sounds cool but am I alone? I want more of an envelope filter... Any suggestions?
Does anyone know where it might be possible to get just one of the new rosewood necks? I'd love to replace the maple one, without buying a new bass.
Hello everyone I am new to the site and this is my second post. I ordered my Stagg on 05/02/2012 from zzou..and received it last night at 6:00 p.m. but did not get to play with it until today 5/10/2012.
I went to tune it and noticed that 2 of the strings were not tuning. I laid my finger along side the tuning peg screw and turned with my other hand only to notice that only part of the shaft is turning and it is not turning the toothed gear. This is the same on both the G and A string.
Do any of you know of any machine heads that will work?
I contacted zzzou... but they do not stock parts and were not very optimestic. The Stagg web site has no contact information other than "Contact Your Dealer".
For a blemish product at $379.00 with free freight I don't want to give it up.
From what I have read on this Thread about the EDB34, it looks like they have improved on all the complaints including the bag. The stitching on the bag handles looks sturdy but only time and testing will prove anything.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated other than giving it to you.
OK I got the strings off and the bridge is broken on one side, now its where to get the lower bridge piece as well?
I went to tune it and noticed that 2 of the strings were not tuning. I laid my finger along side the tuning peg screw and turned with my other hand only to notice that only part of the shaft is turning and it is not turning the toothed gear. This is the same on both the G and A string.
Do any of you know of any machine heads that will work?
I contacted zzzou... but they do not stock parts and were not very optimestic. The Stagg web site has no contact information other than "Contact Your Dealer".
For a blemish product at $379.00 with free freight I don't want to give it up.
From what I have read on this Thread about the EDB34, it looks like they have improved on all the complaints including the bag. The stitching on the bag handles looks sturdy but only time and testing will prove anything.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated other than giving it to you.
OK I got the strings off and the bridge is broken on one side, now its where to get the lower bridge piece as well?
I glued the bridge back together with Gorilla Glue and clamped it for 3 hours. I will try to get new machine heads tomorrow. in the mean time here are the deminsions for the lower part of the bridge.
120 mm wide
27 mm tall
22 mm thick
I will look into making the new lower piece out of (fill in what type of wood you would use) please.
120 mm wide
27 mm tall
22 mm thick
I will look into making the new lower piece out of (fill in what type of wood you would use) please.
I bought a Stagg a couple years ago with a shattered headstock. I rebuilt it as a 5-string with all new matching machines. I still have all 4 of the original machines, maybe we can work something out! -I didn't see where you are, I am in western PA, USA
-srkendal
-srkendal
so i did my first gig the other day (first gig with my stagg AND my first as a bass player!)
i was really surprised how noisy the spike (sorry i dont know the technichal word for it, the spike thing that you pull out from the bottom and adjust for height) is when plugged into a serious PA. the slightest movement makes it rattle around like crazy.
i then tried to tighten the screw to secure it a bit more.... and then the screw just kept turning on itself and no longer held the spike in place.
so it was a last minute gaffa tape job to keep the bass at a good height.
so now i have to get at least the screw replaced if not the whole system that holds the spike in place...
have others had this same problem with the spike noise and found a solution?
many thanks
i was really surprised how noisy the spike (sorry i dont know the technichal word for it, the spike thing that you pull out from the bottom and adjust for height) is when plugged into a serious PA. the slightest movement makes it rattle around like crazy.
i then tried to tighten the screw to secure it a bit more.... and then the screw just kept turning on itself and no longer held the spike in place.
so it was a last minute gaffa tape job to keep the bass at a good height.
so now i have to get at least the screw replaced if not the whole system that holds the spike in place...
have others had this same problem with the spike noise and found a solution?
many thanks
I called Stagg to find out what kind of strings come on the Stagg EUB. I explained the experience I've had with my bass and they sent me some new strings. The strings are for a 3/4 & 4/4 Acoustic & Electric Double Bass Strings-Medium P/N DB-55110-St. The box says Made from U.S. Nylon Silver plated wound. Niclel Flat Wound Medium G1 is 55, D2 is 67, A3 is 87, and E4 is 110. Playable length is 135cm/ 53" and total length is 164cm/64.5". The ball end is 9cm/3.5" and the machine head end is 20cm/8".
I hope this helps everyone with one of these instruments, its always nice to know what is needed for replacements.
I hope this helps everyone with one of these instruments, its always nice to know what is needed for replacements.
Hadn't played my Stagg EUB in awhile, but took it to a rehearsal a couple of weeks ago for one of the old Blues bands I play in.... unzipped the case, and the headstock fell out on the floor! Looks like the wood is very soft and porous, and along with a crack that starts from one of the tuning screws, I think it can be attributed to wood failure, as I've never manhandled this bass, or any of the other 15 I currently own.
I'm going to send the pictures to Stagg, and see what they have to say about it. didn't buy it that long ago....
Has anyone else here in this thread had a similar experience?
Where the crack started, at the screw, that may have contributed to the failure of the wood....
This looks like a void, or an open vein to me...
The wood literally disintergrated...
I'm going to send the pictures to Stagg, and see what they have to say about it. didn't buy it that long ago....
Has anyone else here in this thread had a similar experience?
Where the crack started, at the screw, that may have contributed to the failure of the wood....
This looks like a void, or an open vein to me...
The wood literally disintergrated...
Sixway,
I'm sorry you have had the disaster with your Stagg. I bought one in very similar condition on eBay. On the bright side, you can use this as an opportunity to convert it to a 5-string. I really like having the notes down to the low B available.
Some pictures of what I did are linked in post 142 in this thread. The headstock has very little or nothing to do with the tone and playability of the instrument, so if you are reasonably handy, you should be able to do the work yourself. Just make sure you have a proper backward angle on it to keep the strings well in the grooves in the nut, so you don't have to put a "keeper bar" over the strings like I did. I mean to redo mine this summer. (although since it works as it is, it seems to keep sliding off the list. . .
Just realized I can put the link to the repair photos in this post as well (duh!):
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=8253b1d0a6414c18#cid=8253B1D0A6414C18&id=8253B1D0A6414C18!217
I'm sorry you have had the disaster with your Stagg. I bought one in very similar condition on eBay. On the bright side, you can use this as an opportunity to convert it to a 5-string. I really like having the notes down to the low B available.
Some pictures of what I did are linked in post 142 in this thread. The headstock has very little or nothing to do with the tone and playability of the instrument, so if you are reasonably handy, you should be able to do the work yourself. Just make sure you have a proper backward angle on it to keep the strings well in the grooves in the nut, so you don't have to put a "keeper bar" over the strings like I did. I mean to redo mine this summer. (although since it works as it is, it seems to keep sliding off the list. . .
Just realized I can put the link to the repair photos in this post as well (duh!):
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=8253b1d0a6414c18#cid=8253B1D0A6414C18&id=8253B1D0A6414C18!217
srkendal, I appreciate you posting your link for me, as I remember someone (you) talking about buying Stagg with a busted headstock. Looks like you're a handy guy! Nice end-pin stand....
I've sent an email to the Stagg Customer Rep, and am waiting to see what they're going to do for me. Apparently there's some sort of Lifetime Guaranty on the bass.... will let you know more when they respond...
Hey sixway, broken neck sucks
I was under the impression the neck was maple. Clearly from the detail, it doesn't have the tight almost flawless grain characteristic of the wood unless it was made from a bad piece with dry rot
Just a heads up, my built in preamp went a few months after purchase and Stagg was great dealing with it.
Good luck, maybe you can upgrade the whole neck with one of the new rosewood ones?
Barry
I was under the impression the neck was maple. Clearly from the detail, it doesn't have the tight almost flawless grain characteristic of the wood unless it was made from a bad piece with dry rot
Just a heads up, my built in preamp went a few months after purchase and Stagg was great dealing with it.
Good luck, maybe you can upgrade the whole neck with one of the new rosewood ones?
Barry
Barry, do you still have a contact number or person to call at Stagg? Also, from what I've seen of Googling for Stagg neck-breaks ( and there are several) all of the neck-headstock woods look to be made from the same type of soft wood, and they all cracked or "exploded similar to mine. Sent an email to a Stagg customer rep, on Tuesday, but haven't heard back from him yet.
I wonder if newer models are made with a better wood now.... one can only hope!
Just so you all know, I spoke to a Stagg Customer Rep today, who acknowledged the batch of EUB's mine was from have had this issue do to soft wood, and he's going to send me a newer neck, made with better wood, and will even have a Rosewood fingerboard! Glad it went that easy, and having sent him all of the pictures you see above made it a no-brainer for him to decide to send me a new one... so I'm looking forward to an improved bass in the near future!
Hello,
I am relatively new but I bought one of these.
Since I am bowing as well as picking, I had the outermost string lowered a bit and to my surprise it didn't damp the sound at all!
I also got new strings, pirastro obligato I think they are.
To finish it off, I got a rather cheap bow made from carbon, which I am quite content with - I'll have to get new hair on it sooner than with a better bow, but for the price it's not bad.
And the bass is actually pretty loud without an amplifier, especially when bowing. That's good because when practicing with headphones, you won't hear it if you're slapping...
I am relatively new but I bought one of these.
Since I am bowing as well as picking, I had the outermost string lowered a bit and to my surprise it didn't damp the sound at all!
I also got new strings, pirastro obligato I think they are.
To finish it off, I got a rather cheap bow made from carbon, which I am quite content with - I'll have to get new hair on it sooner than with a better bow, but for the price it's not bad.
And the bass is actually pretty loud without an amplifier, especially when bowing. That's good because when practicing with headphones, you won't hear it if you're slapping...
Groovers! Has anybody ever had any experience with RotoSound RS4000 strings for the Stagg? Gracias.
