Acoustic Bass - In Its Many Forms
As a recovering guitar player turned bassist, one of the things that is beginning to intrigue me is acoustic bass, both the traditional stand up variety, and also the newer acoustic/electric bass guitars.
Does anyone here have much experience with either? I've played a couple of the acoustic bass guitars at local shops and their large bodies seem somewhat awkward to me. Has anyone got any favorites?
Ah, the standup! The sound of Charles Mingus floating through the air. How much should I spend on one of these babies as a minimum? I'm familiar with names like Fender, Gibson, Peavey, and G&L, but when it comes to the 3/4 and double bass, I am hopelessly lost. Anybody got any fresh ideas? How do various brands stack up?
Rob Smith
I AM the bass player!
GUITARS: '93 ZON Sonus 4, '85 G&L L-2000 (Mahogany), '05 Schecter Stiletto Custom 4, '06 SX SJB-62MG (Fretless), '07 Squier Bronco (project), '06 Ibanez AEB10E-BK acoustic bass, '70s Epiphone OO-sized acoustic, '94 Peavey Reactor (extreme makeover edition)
AMPS: '03 Ampeg BA115 bass combo, '86 Peavey MkIV Series 400 bass head, SWR Workingman's cabs, 2x10" & 1x15", '00 Peavey Micro Bass