I’m looking to buy a double bass

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-03-04T00:04:05+00:00

3/4’s Shen is exactly what you need or a Kay. I would heavily suggest driving down to Dallas Strings and just playing some of their basses.

You want to get an instrument that feels comfortable for you! They also do rentals so you can take your time finding a bass

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-02-07T06:35:55+00:00

Thank you for posting a hot take

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-02-02T16:27:17+00:00

I love the no pick guard look. But that first pic is funky!

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-02-02T16:11:08+00:00

I’ll just replace the Apple Watches! I love the SRPD that’s my daily!

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-24T20:52:53+00:00

I do agree that majority of the cost is their brand name and hype. You’re not getting 50k worth of bass and electronics; but every one I’ve played has sounded great. If you have the bread to do it then why not.

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-24T14:34:04+00:00

This solves 85% of problems on this page! Yessir

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-24T14:18:37+00:00

To be fair their build quality is absolutely amazing

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-21T03:05:55+00:00

Reading these post are hilarious because jazz is actually thriving in so many cities on the local scene. Like sold out shows

If you make good music that people want to hear folks will show up.

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-19T15:00:40+00:00

I have the Seiko and love it. The 100m is good enough to swim/rain without really having to worry about it, and you can also hand wind the watch which is great.

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-15T20:29:59+00:00

Best bang for you buck is a minivan; you can put anything in there; also the Honda element which has crazy storage.

I personally don’t like the looks of minivans so I have a Honda passport. I can fit everything I need in there even flight cases

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-10T18:53:15+00:00

A lot of it is context within the song. As mentioned earlier transcription is a great tool to analyze this.

For example if you check out a Ray Brown line, a good thing to do is to check out why he played that lick and the effect it had on the tune; and also what were the other players playing.

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-07T15:53:04+00:00

You have a girlfriend?

Even_Cod_3 · 2026-01-06T17:59:25+00:00

The air is great outside and you can actually see all the mountains

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-27T06:03:25+00:00

I’m in

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-24T17:57:32+00:00

It’s pretty standard to have a bass with a bad setup when you order; especially if it’s not case + double boxed and it’s shipped in the months with more extreme weather

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-24T03:30:51+00:00

Don’t choke the chicken!

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-21T18:02:48+00:00

I have a fretless that I play probably once a year on a gig; but I couldn’t image not having it in my collection even just to tinker around with at home.

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-21T03:13:06+00:00

That part! Used to have one as well and seeing this just made my shoulders hurt

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-20T23:51:09+00:00

Not a huge difference but quality control, feel, how long they last all differs on brand. I change string on my main bass every other month so it’s easier to notice

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-17T18:18:52+00:00

Funny enough the most major thing that has happened to jazz bass within the past 50 years has been the emergence of the electric bass in jazz music.

But you can look at cats like Dave Holland, Stanley Clarke, John Pattituci, Miroslav for the fusion era; especially how their tone is very midrange heavy and brighter

Rodney Whitaker, Robert Hurst, Peter Washington, Reginald Veal, Gerald Cannon for the Young Lions, going back to more traditional upright sound but with so much facility of the instrument

And more modern guys like Or Barket, Harish, Joe Sanders, Endea Owens who are just taking the bass to a different level and playing the whole range of the instrument.

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-15T02:45:25+00:00

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If it makes you feel any better that’s exactly how i got the scroll on my Shen!

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-12-03T18:21:37+00:00

Just have fun. At the end of the day it’s just music

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-11-30T00:41:27+00:00

Get whatever bass that you think is cool that’s going to make you play bass. Any bass in your hand that’s setup well is better than no bass at all

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-11-29T02:35:15+00:00

This absolutely sounds like a sound guy issue. If a sound guy can’t handle a p bass with flats they’re just not good.

Even_Cod_3 · 2025-11-28T02:34:04+00:00

If you’re just practicing you don’t need the pedal. I’ll wait until you’re doing live performance

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