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Post by gullum on Nov 17, 2015 0:08:08 GMT
looking really good
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Post by GKon on Nov 17, 2015 0:23:12 GMT
Thanks, gullum. I very much enjoy this bass. I hope to play it live one of these days.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 8:23:29 GMT
Nice! Was it difficult to keep the same distance from the edge of the body? And if you do make a mistake was it possible to take the pinstripe off to correct the distance?
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Post by GKon on Nov 17, 2015 14:47:00 GMT
Nice! Was it difficult to keep the same distance from the edge of the body? And if you do make a mistake was it possible to take the pinstripe off to correct the distance? Difficult? No, not really. Challenging, yes There is a slight bevel on the EUB where I placed the tape, so I was following the edge of the bevel, but it's not a pronounced edge, so I had to catch the light just right to be able to see it. And yes, you can make corrections with the tape. I had to do that several times. You need to clean the area well before applying the tape. I used rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Then, you start to apply the tape, but you don't press down on it too hard. Enough for it to stick but that's all. There is a paper backing on the tape, so you peel off about 3 inches work (8cm) apply the end of the tape (don't press too hard) and then you start following your design. If you make a mistake, you can lift it up, and then place it back down. As long as the area is clean (no oil, wax, dirt) the tape keeps its stickiness and will stick again). Once you have it laid down as you want, then you take a cotton cloth (I used an old t-shirt) and rub down hard on the tape, to make it stick well. As you see in the pictures, I was able to make turns with the tape, while using the same piece of tape, but it takes a little skill and technique. In my opinion, you will have a problem to make a very tight curve. 90 degrees, ok. 100 degrees, probably ok. More than that, it might wrinkle and not lay down correctly. In that case, you can cut the tape, and then start a new piece, with the cut edges butting up to the edge of the first piece.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 16:53:44 GMT
Good to know all that in case I go that route too. Thanks !
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Post by GKon on Nov 17, 2015 17:13:19 GMT
Good to know all that in case I go that route too. Thanks ! Any time!
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Post by gullum on Apr 9, 2016 11:55:49 GMT
ok I can't get a cello so I'll try to order an EUB instead it at least has the shape go a Cello
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Post by GKon on Apr 9, 2016 13:14:47 GMT
ok I can't get a cello so I'll try to order an EUB instead it at least has the shape go a Cello Sounds good to me! I'm very happy with my EUB500. All in all, it's been a good instrument, with little or no issues. If you want any details about it before you buy it gullum let me know. I'll be happy to provide them. Also, there are some things you will likely want to do once you get it, to make it sound and handle better. I'll tel you that stuff too.
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Post by JAC on May 5, 2016 18:13:33 GMT
This is still the only EUB thread... and after trying to play a double bass the other day, I can understand why
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Post by Abel on May 21, 2016 18:44:09 GMT
I love jazz and I would love to master the double bass, but it looks so darn difficult. They are also quite expensive, so you really need to commit to it after spending 500+ euro on one.
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Post by GKon on Oct 18, 2016 20:28:27 GMT
Hi folks. I've been offline for a bit. I'm back now. hope all is well with everyone.
Quick update about my EUB500. All is well, I'm glad to say.
When I bought it, there was a dark and curved grain in the neck. Rather than running perfectly vertically, this grain curved to one side. There was concern that this might lead to twisting, bowing or bending of the neck as time went on.
I bought the EUB in March 2014. Since then it's lived in Athens, Greece, and then moved to New York, where it's been subjected to the freezing cold of the winter and high heat and humidity of the summer.
It still plays great, sounds great, no bending, bowing or twisting I can see, hear or feel.
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Post by GKon on Jun 25, 2017 1:10:02 GMT
A little while back, I decided to swap out the stock, steel strings on my EUB to a set of Weed Wacker brand, red, synthetic gut (nylon) strings. They are MUCH lower tension than the steel strings, and they have a much mellower and thumpier sound. Given that I want to start playing rockabilly, they are the perfect string for doing just that. When I installed them, I had to file larger grooves in the nut and bridge as these strings are much thicker than the steel strings. I also reshaped the bridge, to lower the difference in height between the E and G strings. I can now adjust the overall bridge height and have the strings at at a closer height in relation to each other. All in all, I'm happy with them, although the E and A are pretty floppy. Upon further reading, I see that some people use a steel core nylon string for those two, as opposed to the nylon core of the strings I put on.
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Post by JAC on Jun 27, 2017 20:14:51 GMT
They look cool too
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Post by GKon on Jun 29, 2017 1:58:50 GMT
They look cool too They're super easy to play, too. It's a bit odd how much higher tension the G is, though. Also, the bridge tends to slide because of the low tension. I put now rosin on the strings where they meet the bridge, to keep it from slipping as much.
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karaflas
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Saving money for a HB EUB500...
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Post by karaflas on Jan 23, 2019 5:16:28 GMT
Hi!I am also thinking of buying the HB EUB500.Problem is i am left-handed,and HB does not make them for lefties.So,i was thinking,would it be possible to modify it into a leftie?
Any ideas?
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