Takamine TB-10 Users

[Chef]

Plekked?
Isn’t that for frets?

I freely admit to knowing nothing about the bridge
If anyone has a link to an owners manual or cares to explain setup for this bass I’d appreciate that !!

The tail piece isn't anything like that of a regular bass and I couldn't figure out how the thing works. It has a two screws but that only reduces or increases the angle of the string from the bridge to the tail piece.

I had it plekked and the nut changed. You might be able to figure it out but I certainly couldn't figure it out. I believe somewhere in the bridge is a piezo pickup and personally I wouldn't want to deal with adjusting that either.

 

[Whippet]

It measured the bow of the fingerboard with the strings attached and it spit out the optimum string height without breaking the balance of the original / intended tone.

I believe it can even shave or take out part of the finger board / fret board since I actually asked the guy to fix my Modulus some time ago. The guy said it could be done with the machine but why do it now when you can wait till you need totally new frets and he could redo the fretboard and the fingerboard together.

That machine continues to evolve. After all it is just a machine and all you need to do is write some code. (this does cost a lot of money) Currently it can quantify anomalies in fret heights on a fan fret but in the future, it should be able to shave fan frets.

 

[Whippet]

Quite frankly I don't think mine came with an owners manual for that bridge. It did come with some manual on how to adjust the tuners so it wouldn't slip.

 

[Whippet]

oh btw, if you plan on buying new, then try to look for the limited edition blue one. Those things are really nice.

 

[Chef]

I didn’t know plekk could do those things

Blue as in it’s colored blue? Or what’s the diff?

 

[Whippet]

I didn’t know plekk could do those things

Blue as in it’s colored blue? Or what’s the diff?

no difference in anything but the color. It's blue but looks really good.

 

[cdef]

... It's blue but looks really good.

 

[Chef]

I much prefer the natural
Ymmv!

 

[Chef]

I can’t find the manual or any online info about setup procedures.

 

[RustyAxe]

I started having issues with my left hand a few years ago, until it got to the point I had to let the upright go. My solution is to play acoustic bass guitars (Tacoma Thunderchief and Guild B-50). With good technique and a good bass amp both sound "upright-ish" (ie; good fundamental thump and little sustain) with tape wound strings. I miss the physicality of the upright, though!

I've considered the TB10, but it's pretty pricey, and wouldn't give me more (anything) than what I'm playing now. Here's another to consider ... but it's a BIG bitch!

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[JW56789]

TB10

 

[aesopslyre]

I found Channells website but no pricing info.
While it’s prbably nice, it looks like it needs to be played in the same position as a full size DB, which probablynis bad for me.
The Takamine looks like one can readily play it as a normal bass

If you look at the vid, you’ll notice that the Arco is being played sitting down, horizontally, like a guitar. I play it in the upright position, as it helps me achieve a right hand position that is the same as one would employ on a Doublebass. But it is comfortable to play as a guitar.

 

[Jason Hollar]

Man - what year were those Gino Vanelli shows taped? I didn’t realize the Tak had been around that long.

 

[aesopslyre]

Man - what year were those Gino Vanelli shows taped? I didn’t realize the Tak had been around that long.

I remember seeing a Takamine B-10 in France in 1992... left an impression on me that lasted . I finally acquired one in 2010. I put an internal pickup in it. A schertler, I don’t recall which. It really added a great deal to fostering the impression that I was playing an amplified Doublebass. This was possible with the Cool tube preamp. That and the fact that I string it with spirocore 1/4 size strings (or Obligatos) make it a fairly convincing alternative to a big doghouse.

 

[aesopslyre]

The tail piece isn't anything like that of a regular bass and I couldn't figure out how the thing works. It has a two screws but that only reduces or increases the angle of the string from the bridge to the tail piece.

I had it plekked and the nut changed. You might be able to figure it out but I certainly couldn't figure it out. I believe somewhere in the bridge is a piezo pickup and personally I wouldn't want to deal with adjusting that either.

The contact of the two screws in the tailpiece with the brass plate mounted on the lower belly of the instrument is supposed to affect the resonance of the bass.

 

[Whippet]

The contact of the two screws in the tailpiece with the brass plate mounted on the lower belly of the instrument is supposed to affect the resonance of the bass.

Good to know. I will not mess with this thing. I already had to ask TB on how to set the bridge after the thing just moved around.

 

[MD]

If you look at the vid, you’ll notice that the Arco is being played sitting down, horizontally, like a guitar. I play it in the upright position, as it helps me achieve a right hand position that is the same as one would employ on a Doublebass. But it is comfortable to play as a guitar.

There's something inherently wrong with playing a cello like instrument horizontally, be it the Arco, or a 1/8 size DB.
It's like a guy mowing his lawn, wearing shorts with black socks and shoes. It's just not right.

 

[Chef]

I kinda agree with that...

 

[GretschWretch]

There's something inherently wrong with playing a cello like instrument horizontally, be it the Arco, or a 1/8 size DB.
It's like a guy mowing his lawn, wearing shorts with black socks and shoes. It's just not right.

Circular argument: playing horizontally is wrong because it is not right.

 

[Chef]

I’d appreciate a heads up if anyone sees a used one for sale; thanks!