IMHO they are tongue-in-cheek spoofs, a bit like Spinal Tap. This product is super affordable and from a couple of feet looks like actual inlays. Write the frets, from 1-12, on small slips of paper and place them in a bowl. [quote name='lowdown' post='1182250' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:19 PM']Yep sure is - Check out walking Bop line in E major, Priceless. Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4. Pick a slip of paper at random and immediately give the names of the notes from the E string to the G string in that position, in time with the metronome (speaking in quarter notes). He's so bad,even his intonation has turned off. He's so bad,even his intonation has not turned up. Now I’m realizing what a different beast this is from my other instruments. Garry. Bassists should be careful to adjust their frets to the particular temperament being used by the keyboard continuo. Upload or insert images from URL. Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020 . Copyright © All the good names are taken ltd. Personally I get annoyed with people on here who talk about a maple/rosewood/ebony neck, when they actually mean the fretboard or fingerboard, but I don't ridicule them for it. Available immediately. [/quote] And he gives you a free lesson on how to find those two hidden frets. Bill Bruford Cloud Cuckoo Land . Does make you wonder how the 'expert' criteria is applied on that site though... [quote name='Doddy' post='1182263' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:31 PM']Oh my god. Not Happy. It plays low-pitched musical notes in musical ensembles and bands. The deep sound and woody tone of the plucked double bass is distinct from the sound of the fretted bass guitar. [In Gb] Basses also have markings in the grain of the wood on the fingerboard or on the side of the neck... these also work as good reference points. [/quote] He's so bad,even his intonation has turned off. left-handed acoustic bass 5 string with fanned frets - bridge This acoustic bass is made of the same woods as the Legendary Acoustic Bass with back and sides of Maple, but this one has a custom top made of Moon Spruce , which was cut in the Black Forest … It's a good job he can groove on the drums........Oh wait. Thats in the next installments of Videos - How to follow tabs. This guitar, also known as the Schrammel guitar, has a fretted six-string neck and a second, fretless neck with up to nine bass strings. The basses in Photo 2 illustrate both half-and-half concepts. Here’s the problem: I have a buzz whenever I fret a note on the d string that only came about recently. Not many people can come across that creepy and incompetent by accident. Double Bass - Jazz. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182310' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:02 PM']I'd hate to hear the village idiots. You can post now and register later. The IQ Bass quite rightly deserves the title … Does anyone know what he does actually play? I finally gave in and got a double bass a week ago after 10+ years of craving one. Double bass. Providing licensed digital sheet music notes since 2010 I dont think theyre meant to be taken seriously. The strings can be steel or gut and can be either plucked or played with a bow like a violin. Display as a link instead, × You're not really going to find a fretted double bass, and I've never heard of a place that will fret one for you. This is what happens when you don't fund Jazz properly. If these are the experts of the village,I'd hate to hear the village idiots. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182246' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:16 PM']Is that from Idiot....sorry Expert ( ) Village by any chance? Yep sure is - Check out walking Bop line in E major, Priceless. So when I obtained my double bass I decided that I would get marks on it. That hip hop drumming one is hilarious! × 4.990 € Duke Composite HG Double Bass 3/4. 1968/9 short-scale bass guitar weighs just 8.90 lbs. He's an 'expert'...that's all. Garry. Pasted as rich text. So,this then...... [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1182289' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:44 PM']Christ, I don't think I've ever seen drums being played that badly. So I never put frets back in, and I think it was the first fretless electric ever. Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by owensea777, Aug 4, 2007. Do aim at one finger per fret as a default! May 19, 2010. Supporting Members list unlimited gear with no listing fees in the Classifieds, get instant Keyword Alerts, and get Free Shipping at the TalkBass Store. While he didn’t use this specific bass, he did use a Fender Jazz fretless bass guitar. But the general rule of thumb is that if you see the double-dot at the heel, that bass has 24 frets on it. [/quote] Your Price: $ 4,999.00 CDN. The double bass is generally regarded as the only modern descendant of the viola da gamba family of instruments, a family which originated in Europe in the 15th century, and as such it can be described as a "bass viol." In 1542, Silvestro Ganassi developed a bass viola da gamba in Venice, which is often regarded as the “progenitor” of the double-bass. Left Hand Technique for Double/Upright Bass Lesson with Geoff Chalmers - YouTube. Set a metronome to 60bpm. Manchester, NH. The proof/evidence that i sight is my own experience. Despite how this isn't what you were asking, i will share this anecdote. The Fender Precision Bass (often shortened to "P-Bass") is a model of electric bass manufactured by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.In its standard, post-1957 configuration, the Precision Bass is a solid body, four-stringed instrument equipped with a single split-coil humbucking pickup and a one-piece, 20-fret maple neck with rosewood or maple fingerboard. Cecelia Bruggemeyer, a long-time double bass player with the OAE, introduces its baroque ancestor.NBViolone: li... About Press Copyright Contact us Creators … Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) This guy seems to think he has frets on His Double Bass, And he gives you a free lesson on how to find those two hidden frets. See more ideas about double bass, bass, upright bass. 7,028 posts. The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass, is the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family. But look closely at the blue 8-string—it’s basically a double-neck 4-string layout on a single neck. If it’s an adult-size bass with a double-dot inlay at the heel, that’s almost always a 24-fret bass guitar. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182246' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:16 PM']Is that from Idiot....sorry Expert ( ) Village by any chance? Les Claypool's piccolo bass has 29 frets whereas Manring's Hyper Bass is a fretless instrument (however if it were a fretted bass it too would also exceed the 24th fret). Equipped with a multiscale fingerboard, the IQ Bass is even more exciting than its counterpart, the Legendary Acoustic Bass. Does anyone know what he does actually play? Quick Fact About Us . I learned a lot of bad habits when i first started DB and spent the first year/semester of college unlearning and relearning technique. Clear editor. Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tailpiece No.2, straight model, made of beautifully flamed maple, fits 3/4 and 4/4 basses, comes with carbon-tailgut, length of the tailgut 340mm. Other terms, perhaps more correct, include contrabass and upright bass. Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French-style bow. Garry. × $4.99. Fixed. The contrabass has the same open strings as a bass guitar and has the same range. [quote name='lowdown' post='1182233' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:09 PM']This guy seems to think he has frets on His Double Bass, Is that from Idiot....sorry Expert ( ) Village by any chance? Bill Bruford Never The Same Way Once . However to say that the first position is halfway between the second 'Fret' and the open string is wrong. One of the earliest designs still in regular use is the acoustic contraguitar, invented around 1850 in Vienna. I have an adjustable bridge and thought possibly it had something to do with me raising the action to get the … 1968 Micro-Frets Thundermaster Bass (Style 1) This ca. the curve in the back of the neck is one to find the vicinity of the 6th, 7th, and 8th frets. However the fact that his intonation and technique is virtually non existent is far worse. Double bass is a widely used name for a large stringed instrument. The double bass, also known simply as the bass (or by other names ), is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed (or plucked) string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra . [quote name='Fat Rich' post='1182350' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:27 PM']I've seen some junk by Expertvillage but these clips take the biscuit. There is some variation in the scale length of an orchestral double bass, generally in the range 41.3–43.3 inches (1,050–1,100 mm). This bass features an alder body, C shaped maple neck with fret lines, pau ferro fingerboard, and vintage style single coil Jazz Bass pickups. Maybe not normally,but the fact that this is part of an 'educational' series of videos makes it a slightly bigger deal. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182263' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:31 PM']Oh my god. Report abuse. Another name for this bass is upright bass. The Hip Hop drums is fantastic! [In Gb] Garry. Bridge and headstock are harmoniously adapted to the asymmetrical design. Agricola wrote of the contrabassodi viola as being the deepest voice available. [/quote] If you start without a teacher-be prepared to unlearn and relearn technique later on. Alternatively, you can divide the ’board along the strings: Ibanez recently debuted a 5-string bass with frets under the lowest three strings, while the area under the two high strings is fretless. In jazz bands, these low-pitched musical notes are called the "bass line." 4.690 € Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The guy is amazing! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Page(s): 2. Hands up who has never referred to a fret position when playing a fretless bass. Even without an amp, it sounds wonderful — it's got the sound." I say “almost always” because some builders do wacky things with fret inlays. Its sloping shoulders, frets and six strings tuned mainly to fourths (D2, G2, C3, E3, A3, D4) indicate that low bowed instruments emerged originally from the gamba family. So he uses the word ftrets when he means positions or something - hardly the end of the world. And he gives you a free lesson on how to find those two hidden frets. Yep. [/quote] How did you guess? Give them in both flats and sharps. simplification: in his Method for the Double Bass (1781), Michel Corrette felt those who played all of the notes in a bass part only made a nuisance of themselves. Product page Scala Vilagio Only Double Bass Tailpieces of Scala Vilagio. £55. Edited March 30, 2011 by lowdown. 3 models to choose from: Omni Series Double Bass - Frets - $4,999.00 Omni Series 5 String Double Bass - Fretless - $4,999.00 Omni Series 5 String Double Bass - Frets - $5,299.00. Garry. Christ, I don't think I've ever seen drums being played that badly. You cannot paste images directly. Ha ha when I am feeling sad its a great pick me up watching that tripe, still havent got over the 18" incher ha ha! Your link has been automatically embedded. For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories, The TB Bazaar: Gear For Sale from our Sponsors, For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings & Accessories, Wanted: Bass Guitars, Amps, and Accessories, Wanted: Double Basses, Amps & Accessories, (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). The double bass' proportions are dissimilar to those of the violin; for example, it is deeper (… lowdown, March 30, 2011 in General Discussion, This guy seems to think he has frets on His Double Bass, Download Sheet Music for Double Bass. Hands up who has never referred to a fret position when playing a fretless bass. Other names. You don't need fret lines, or even markers on the bass. Your previous content has been restored. [/quote] TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. That's what most beginners do. There are many ways to customize a multiple-necked guitar, such as the number of strings on a neck, frets or no frets, the tuning used on each neck, etc. The bass guitar produces a different sound than the double bass, because its strings are usually stopped with the aid of metal frets. 1.735 € 2.073 € Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande. There are also smaller versions of this "full scale" double bass with the same scale length but with a smaller sound box, intended for other musical idioms. [quote name='lowdown' post='1182319' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:06 PM']Thats in the next installments of Videos - How to follow tabs. You must realize all we want is for you to be successful in your playing and the best way to do that is to work on developing the skills you're going to need. Favorite Songs for a Beginner to Learn by Ear. 817. You will also find various tutorials and covers of the songs for faster and easier learning. Garry[/quote] By PICS! I used it on every Stones album and many of the singles up to 1975. Really GIG worn, dirty, or rusty basses.... no relics allowed. [/quote] This bass guitar is named after Jaco Pastorius who redefined the role and voice of the bass for generations. I've seen some junk by Expertvillage but these clips take the biscuit. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and scale length, and typically four to six strings or courses.Since the mid-1950s, the bass guitar has largely replaced the double bass in popular music. 2.890 € 11 . Thank you for your support! You'll find your own tricks to learn the positions, the curve in the back of the neck is one to find the vicinity of the 6th, 7th, and 8th frets. Oh my god. It is used in orchestras, jazz bands, rockabilly bands, bluegrass music, and some country music bands. See? The fanned frets fingerboard is not only providing perfect intonation and facilitating playability, it is also stylish. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Bill Bruford. $4.99. Before the 20th century many double basses had only three strings, in contrast to the five to six strings typical of instruments in the viola da gamba family or the four strings of instruments in the violin family. A deep (double- or contra-) bass voice is first found amongthe viols. As you add more frets, it becomes easier for the strings to clack against the fretboard as you depress them with your plucking or picking. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182246' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:16 PM']Is that from Idiot....sorry Expert ( ) Village by any chance? Come on, he's got to be a satirist, surely? 2.290 € 3.080 € Thomann 11 3/4 LH Europe Double Bass. Powered by Invision Community. The sound - just stunning. Hadn’t noticed it until I was practicing yesterday. Are these vids supposed to be educational I dont think so. String instrument. Double bass. Garry. A double bass is actually called a contrabass and is used primarily in symphony orchestras, jazz music and rockabilly music. I've worked out that it's certainly not drums, electric bass or upright bass so far...[/quote] He plays drums too...in a cool Hip Hop stylee, [quote name='Doddy' post='1182280' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:38 PM']He plays drums too...in a cool Hip Hop stlyee Well, I'll have to disagree with your teacher. [/quote] Sep 17, 2017 - Explore The Guitar Lover (I follow Bac's board "Double Bass", followed by 9191 people on Pinterest. Members. LQGrM5HS8vU[/quote] The length of the bridge to the nut on the bass guitar is typically 34 inches but on double bass is around 41-42’ inches… This in practice means the notes are further apart on the fingerboard and the ‘one finger per fret technique’ doesn’t generally work on … [In Gb] Copyright © All the good names are taken ltd. We provide most popular sheets at affordable prices. [quote name='Doddy' post='1182280' date='Mar 30 2011, 02:38 PM']He plays drums too...in a cool Hip Hop stylee and features a double-bound,14 1/2 inch wide, just under 1 3/4 inches deep, 'two-piece' carved maple thinline double-cutaway body with a single leaf-shaped f-hole. 1.222 € Thomann Rockabilly Black Diner Ltd. 849 € Gewa Premium Line Solid Top Bass. He can read as well - Amazing. [quote name='Count Bassy' post='1182349' date='Mar 30 2011, 03:27 PM']So he uses the word ftrets when he means positions or something - hardly the end of the world. Page(s): 2. (0 Reviews) Write a Review. Gold Supporters see zero ads! Verified Purchase. What you CAN do is put lines of tape over where each note is so it looks like frets, then you can just place your finger over the tape and know you're on a proper note. Images in this review Helpful. [/quote] That hip hop drumming one is hilarious! With fewer frets, you can play the strings harder before they'll bottom out against the fretboard. [/quote] Paste as plain text instead, × Add To Cart . There existed simultaneously two methods of tuning – one using 4ths alone, theother using a combination of 3rds and 4ths (’3rd-4th’ tuning). 5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little addition to the upright. Double Bass - Jazz.