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Double Bass Stagg EUB megathread
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The stand is for storage. Notice the single strap peg? Both ends of a strap are attached to the single pin. I put the strap over my left shoulder and under my right arm. I replaced the pin with a StrapLok. Very stable. I can let go with both hands and the Stagg won't fall. It is a single pin so cheap thin straps fit better.
Hi everyone,
I'm new here, so please excuse if I'm not posting this in the correct Place.
Can anybody quickly tell me the highest stoppable note on the Stagg EUB fingerboard? I am looking for an instrument to perform a piece by BA Zimmermann that requires a high E above the 6th harmonic. Thanks for the help!
I'm new here, so please excuse if I'm not posting this in the correct Place.
Can anybody quickly tell me the highest stoppable note on the Stagg EUB fingerboard? I am looking for an instrument to perform a piece by BA Zimmermann that requires a high E above the 6th harmonic. Thanks for the help!
Above the 6th harmonic of what? For your info, the Stagg can play E three octaves above the open E. It's a couple of notes short of the 4th octave.
Alternatively, you could tune in 5ths then you'd easily reach.
HTH
Sorry I’m kind of new in all this bass electronics acronyms world. What does it mean in plain English?
I'm having a hard time finding a good playing posture. Seems like the balance is off if I try to follow some of the guides I have read about posture with a standard double bass. If I keep it balanced on my hip, I run into my leg with the bow on the E string. If I correct that, it ends up falling backwards and making it hard to press down on the fingerboard. Anyone have any tips?
I haven't played a double bass since high school, so it's possible I was just doing the cheat move and using my left leg to help prop it up, which you can't do with this or most other EUBs.
I haven't played a double bass since high school, so it's possible I was just doing the cheat move and using my left leg to help prop it up, which you can't do with this or most other EUBs.
I had to have mine converted to a lefty... and initially played it while sitting on a tall stool, which worked ok. because I play the Stagg, as well as my Fender P-bass in my blues band, I ended up buying a stand for the Stagg, so I can easily switch back-and-forth.... https://www.amazon.com/Stagg-E-Double-Bass-E-Cello-Stand/dp/B00BIP5N6W/ref=asc_df_B00BIP5N6W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312165945081&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4004940179701974174&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015582&hvtargid=pla-588245650024&psc=1
BUT, if you're interested in one of these, I'd suggest shopping around; eBay etc., as the shipping on this one seems quite high...
BUT, if you're interested in one of these, I'd suggest shopping around; eBay etc., as the shipping on this one seems quite high...
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Are you using the tube "wings"? I would think they would life it away from your body?
Post #867 of this thread shows pics of a body rest I made, since I did not like the stock side body rest. I put a crutch pad on it to keep it from slipping when touch you body...
As an aside, I recently bought a used Yamaha Silent EUB on the cheap ($800) off of ebay as an upgrade to my Stagg. The Yamaha is getting some work done on the nut so I haven't played it much yet. We will see if it is better than the Stagg. In terms of build quality the Yamaha is much better and it is chambered so you do get more of an acoustic feel...depending on how I like it I may put my Stagg up for sale soon...
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The way you made your support only pizz can work (or bowing the G string only).
The height of the DB bout is missing on the Stagg, so your support needs to bend backwards and the bass should not have a 90 degree angle as it is now (at more or less) but needs to be hold at an angle of approximately 45 degrees or less (strings more pointing to the front).
I bent my Stagg support a lot to get a better feel, but the support is too low compared to a DB because of the fixing of the neck to the body on the Stagg. Also the contact area of the bent wire is a bit small and could feel better with something like rubber foam around the body contact area of the bent wire.
The height of the DB bout is missing on the Stagg, so your support needs to bend backwards and the bass should not have a 90 degree angle as it is now (at more or less) but needs to be hold at an angle of approximately 45 degrees or less (strings more pointing to the front).
I bent my Stagg support a lot to get a better feel, but the support is too low compared to a DB because of the fixing of the neck to the body on the Stagg. Also the contact area of the bent wire is a bit small and could feel better with something like rubber foam around the body contact area of the bent wire.
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I appreciate the feedback. And I don't disagree bending it 45 degrees would be better, but it does work for me for arco as I show...to each his own I guess...and after all its not a true upright and for me just my beach bass...
Thanks all, good suggestions. I haven't tried sitting, so I'll see if I can get comfortable with that. I may have to invest in a decent adjustable stool. I just have a couple old bar stools, but they might magically be a good fit.
I'm just using the side support that came with it ( https://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/stagg-electric-double-bass/j48156000001000 ). It's a little wobbly. It seems intentional, though I'm not sure why they would intentionally make it that way. I might see if I can gently bend it into a better position or craft something like that rest.
I'm just using the side support that came with it ( https://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/stagg-electric-double-bass/j48156000001000 ). It's a little wobbly. It seems intentional, though I'm not sure why they would intentionally make it that way. I might see if I can gently bend it into a better position or craft something like that rest.
Do you use it also when playing? I tested one once and saw that you can set the fork low enough to support the body instead of the neck - that way it doesn't get in the way. So theoretically this stand could be used for playing. I'd like to hear some opinions before buying one.
I use my stand all the time! I adjust the bottom fork up so when I set the Stagg in it, the control knobs are just above the upper neck brace. I don't play the Stagg for an entire gig, so it's nice to have it in the stand, and ready to go when it's needed, as I play my Fender P-bass for the majority of my show. Wouldn't do a gig without it now!
I find more freedom in being able to move around the bass! Besides, I like the freedom of having the Stagg on the stand, and being able to go between it, and strapping on my P-bass... Also, you may find at times you want to play the Stagg "on your body", and like myself, having it stationary, so you can move freely around the stage... I personally like it on the stand, and no longer think about playing it any other way...
It's been almost a year since I last logged into talkbass but it still worked!
I purchased a Stagg EDB about a month ago for use in a couple of tight places. Since I only use it occasionally, I didn't need something expensive, just something playable so I took a chance. I have followed some of the suggestions provided in this thread. I didn't have any electronics hum but I shielded the electronics anyway. It seemed to improve the sound. I did have the end pin rattle that everyone else has talked about. I used some high temp gasket material wide enough to wrap around the end pin and long enough to go into the cavity. the part in the cavity flattens into a semi circle. It's working but don't have any idea how long it will last but it's cheap. The collar that prevents the end pin from being pushed up into the cavity was loose and rattled something awful. I removed it and all the rattle is gone. This bass sounds good for my purpose. It took some getting used to. The rest of the band likes it. I play through a Markbass CMD 121 with everything except the gain, master and VPF @12 o'clock. The VLE is off, the gain is just below clip and the master is where ever it needs to be. On the bass the volume is all the way clockwise and the sub is all the way counter-clockwise. I like it and it serves my purpose. Thanks for all the suggestions.
I purchased a Stagg EDB about a month ago for use in a couple of tight places. Since I only use it occasionally, I didn't need something expensive, just something playable so I took a chance. I have followed some of the suggestions provided in this thread. I didn't have any electronics hum but I shielded the electronics anyway. It seemed to improve the sound. I did have the end pin rattle that everyone else has talked about. I used some high temp gasket material wide enough to wrap around the end pin and long enough to go into the cavity. the part in the cavity flattens into a semi circle. It's working but don't have any idea how long it will last but it's cheap. The collar that prevents the end pin from being pushed up into the cavity was loose and rattled something awful. I removed it and all the rattle is gone. This bass sounds good for my purpose. It took some getting used to. The rest of the band likes it. I play through a Markbass CMD 121 with everything except the gain, master and VPF @12 o'clock. The VLE is off, the gain is just below clip and the master is where ever it needs to be. On the bass the volume is all the way clockwise and the sub is all the way counter-clockwise. I like it and it serves my purpose. Thanks for all the suggestions.
