bluegrass

  1. NeesiesNotDead

    Double Bass Electric upright bass for Psychobilly?

    This question has been asked a lot id assume but I am a classical player originally but need to purchase my own upright bass preferably an electric upright bass since it’s more affordable and can work for electronic side projects but I am going to be playing Psychobilly style bass in a bit of a...
  2. Rob Calhoon

    Matching Cab for EA Doubler

    Assuming I can't find a Wizzy NL-112, looking for suggestions of cabs that pair nicely with an EA Doubler (v2). Play mostly upright (jazz and folk) with the occasional rock show.
  3. I

    Upright Bass Player, Santa Monica CA ~ Seeking Social Musicians

    Hey there! I'm Brendan (40), a bassist with 25+ years experience, searching for folks to join me in some bi-monthly social jam sessions. I recently made the switch to Upright Bass and also groove with the Uke Bass and acoustic bass. My musical radar is fully ear-trained, so I can pick up on...
  4. Michedelic

    Anyone going to Big Ears ‘23?

    Big Ears 2023 - Big Ears Outsiders, Avant-garde, Traditionalists, amazing collaborations, old school, new school, school’s out… You may not recognize a lot of names, but keep scrolling, the ones you do might blow your mind. And you might learn something.
  5. D

    Double Bass Recommend Strings for a Bluegrass Noob

    I just started on the double bass about 6 months ago, after playing bass guitar for about 20 years. I'm not a pro BG player by any stretch, but I'm solid and I keep good time. Double bass is definitely a struggle, but it's been really fun to learn. I recently bought a 1939 American Standard...
    • DFreshest
    • Thread
    • arco bluegrass pizz pizz strings slap slap strings strings & things
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  6. salmon256

    Does anyone know what bass model this is? Custom maybe?

    Been getting into my banjo studies but found this video when just looking at more bluegrass type of banjo playing. Thought this bass was cool, a hybrid bass guitar with some EUB type of standing? Does anyone know, custom maybe I'm guessing? Thank you in advance for answers, have a great day and...
  7. Breedlove Solo Jumbo Fretless Acoustic Bass
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    For sale Breedlove Solo Jumbo Fretless Acoustic Bass

    Thinning things out around here for a possible new purchase. Had visions of being in a full acoustic band. Didn’t happen. Selling my 2018 Breedlove Solo Jumbo CE fretless acoustic electric bass that I bought from brand new from Watermelon Music (Davis,Ca.) in November of that year. I still have...
    $600.00
    • Strings: 4
  8. roccobass

    SOLD Breedlove Solo Jumbo Fretless Acoustic Bass

    Thinning things out around here for a possible new purchase. Had visions of being in a full acoustic band. Didn’t happen. Selling my 2018 Breedlove Solo Jumbo CE fretless acoustic electric bass that I bought from brand new from Watermelon Music (Davis,Ca.) in November of that year. I still have...
  9. iankenselaar

    Double Bass Gut D&G, wound E&A combinations — GO!

    I have a early-mid 20th century carved German bass (unlabeled), play primarily country/bluegrass, modern/trad jazz, and Turkish folk music. Primarily pizz but some arco too. Very minimal slap stuff. I like medium-high action and tension on the medium-stiff side. I use this bass for recordings...
    • iankenselaar
    • Thread
    • bluegrass country gut guts hump jazz makam maqam thump
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  10. Quinn Roberts

    Double Bass Amp For Bluegrass

    Hi all, recently I've been researching various amps to use in a mostly bluegrass setting. I'd also like it to be somewhat versatile (sounds decent bowing, can run a bass guitar through it, etc), but that isn't my highest priority. My current setup is a Rumble 500 head running into two older...
  11. D

    String suggestions for Epiphone Voila bass

    Looking for string suggestions for Epiphone Viola bass (short scale). This is a new style bass for me - I have a double bass and electric upright. I mainly play bluegrass, and want the Epiphone to be able to fit within that genre. But I'm also looking to learn some rock, etc. Thanks.
    • dhudson
    • Thread
    • bluegrass epiphone viola short scale
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  12. drummer5359

    Tom Sawyer... Bluegrass style?!

    I came across this on a drum forum this morning and had to share. It is a "Unique, but very cool take on Tom Sawyer. I was not sure where to post, I figured "Miscellaneous" would work. Tom Sawyer - Rush cover by the Blueberry Grass Band - YouTube
  13. Epiphone Zenith (fretted)
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    For sale Epiphone Zenith (fretted)

    Very good condition. Long scale, active with 2 pickups. Has a sound similar to an upright and the finish adds to its' acoustic vibe. No case.
    $600.00
    • Strings: 4
  14. J

    No longer available Epiphone Zenith (fretted)

    Very good condition. Long scale, active with 2 pickups. Has a sound similar to an upright and the finish adds to its' acoustic vibe. No case.
  15. roller

    MerleFest on YouTube Live

    The fine folks at MerleFest (big bluegrass festival in NC) are airing old performances from their festivals. This weekend, they've been airing performances from 2012. Click on the link below... Alison Krauss on now, but you gotta back it up and watch Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives...
    • roller
    • Thread
    • alison krauss bluegrass bluegrass festival marty stuart merlefest nc
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Recordings [BG]
  16. G

    Double Bass 1/4 Do I need a pickup?

    Here's the situation, I have a 3/4 bass that I use for playing with my friends. We don't play publicly, we just like to get together and jam, maybe in a large living room or outside with 5 or 10 other friends. I'm getting older and don't want to haul this thing around anymore so I'm thinking of...
  17. Matt Quinones

    Who played the American Standard?

    You always hear about that”classic sound” you’ve heard on thousands of recordings. The American Standard. What are some of the classic recordings? Who were the bassists that had that sound?
  18. Koyeah

    Double Bass Good Bluegrass Song for Audition?

    I have an upcoming audition with the US Navy Fleet Bands and for part of the audition I need to play an a bluegrass/country selection. I want to use my upright for this section as well, so leaning more towards bluegrass. I was thinking Clara by Punch Brothers. What other bluegrass selections...
    • Koyeah
    • Thread
    • audition bluegrass double bass upright bass
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Bluegrass [DB]
  19. Sam Reese

    Double Bass Do bluegrass bands still wear suits?

    As a kid in the 1970s, I remember Bill Monroe's band, among others' bands, wearing suits while playing their set. Besides the Earls of Leceister, do bands still wear suits/uniforms while performing in concert at bluegrass shows?
  20. Steve Killingsworth

    Double Bass Ray Brown Plays Bluegrass

  21. King Mortone Serial #3233 (Mid-60's?)
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    For sale King Mortone Serial #3233 (Mid-60's?)

    Hi Everyone, I have a King Mortone for sale. I'm not incredibly familiar with the history but a quick internet search yielded the following information. What I do know is it is a cannon! This sucker is loud. I don't need to use an amp at times with this thing. Alas, it is too big for me. I...
    $1,700.00
  22. koricancowboy

    SOLD King Mortone Serial #3233 (Mid-60's?)

    Hi Everyone, I have a King Mortone for sale. I'm not incredibly familiar with the history but a quick internet search yielded the following information. What I do know is it is a cannon! This sucker is loud. I don't need to use an amp at times with this thing. Alas, it is too big for me. I...
  23. C

    Double Bass I need bow help

    I am just starting to play in a folk / bluegrass type band with me electric stand up NS bass. I have started messing with a bow and the results have been pretty good just winging it to be honest but think a DVD tutorial might be helpful. Can anyone recommend a Book and or DVD that covers this...
  24. Breedlove Crossover FF F-Shape Mandolin with Case, Pickup, and Accessories
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    For sale Breedlove Crossover FF F-Shape Mandolin with Case, Pickup, and Accessories

    Bought this for a project, but the project imploded. My loss is your gain. $650 plus $50 shipped anywhere in CONUS. Won't ship outside of there. PayPal preferred. According to the Breedlove website, this mandolin was built slightly larger and designed for guitar players to have an easier...
    $650.00
  25. Holdsg

    SOLD Breedlove Crossover FF F-Shape Mandolin with Case, Pickup, and Accessories

    Bought this for a project, but the project imploded. My loss is your gain. $650 plus $50 shipped anywhere in CONUS. Won't ship outside of there. PayPal preferred. According to the Breedlove website, this mandolin was built slightly larger and designed for guitar players to have an easier...
  26. Eyesee7

    Double Bass Too old to start learning rockabilly slap bass?

    I've got a hankering to get an upright bass and join a rockabilly band or even a bluegrass jam. So the question -- is rockabilly slap the kind of thing you need to start when you're younger and your hands are more flexible? I'm 60 and been messing with guitar and bass for over 40 years but I...
  27. jallenbass

    Rock covers of bluegrass songs

    I noticed that there are plenty of bluegrass covers of rock songs but not the reverse. Anyone know of any bluegrass tunes played in a rock or pop style.
  28. Richland123

    Over The Hills And Far Away Bluegrass Style

    Over The Hills And Far Away Bluegrass Style
  29. Lenny Nichols

    Double Bass Rental Bass in Raleigh, NC for IBMA World of Bluegrass?

    I don't have a travel bass and I don't really have 4+ days to spend driving to Raleigh from central Texas. Does anyone know if someone rents basses during IBMA's World of Bluegrass in September? Thanks, Lenny
  30. D

    ideas for cart for bass amp to use on stage - bluegrass

    Looking for some ideas for a hand truck or luggage cart to wheel on stage for a bass amp used with a bluegrass band. Carrying the amp isn't the isssue - I have a Genz Benz shuttle which weighs less than 10 pounds. It's more about the convenience of having something to just wheel on stage and be...
  31. U

    Double Bass Would a bass setup for slapping work for bluegrass novice?

    I'm looking at a used plywood bass currently set up for Rockabilly, and the strings are also esp. chosen for that style (slapping?). However, my interests are totally novice on bass, with bluegrass as my main genre. From what I can tell, this might be a good match as far as the set up and string...
  32. Bass Doc

    Double Bass Bluegrass Jams near Las Vegas?

    I will be in Las Vegas on business January 27 2018 to January 29 2018. Might anyone be aware of any BG jams in the region over those dates? I heard there was a Sunday afternoon jam in Parumph NV, a short drive away. Has anyone been there? Is it still being held? What can I expect if I go? Thx
  33. Richland123

    Enter Sandman done Bluegrass Style

    Enter Sandman done Bluegrass Style
  34. O

    Bluegrass bass

    I play mandolin in a bluegrass band, and am filling in for our bass player while he snowbirds over the winter. Another band member also plays some mandolin so I am available for the bass. We have a "house band" gig twice a month, so we won't have the traditional slow season. I have a lot of...
  35. Gamut Lyon Nylon wound D & G
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    For sale Gamut Lyon Nylon wound D & G

    Gamut Lyon D & G Nylon wound gut. Size med+ Update- close up pic's added of Gamut (bottom) next to a Golden Spiral (top) First off, these are very high quality gut strings and their craftsmanship is second to none. Dan Larson helped me select these as replacements for my 20 year old Kaplan...
    $175.00
  36. svenbass

    SOLD Gamut Lyon Nylon wound D & G

    Gamut Lyon D & G Nylon wound gut. Size med+ Update- close up pic's added of Gamut (bottom) next to a Golden Spiral (top) First off, these are very high quality gut strings and their craftsmanship is second to none. Dan Larson helped me select these as replacements for my 20 year old Kaplan...
  37. M

    Double Bass ISO - Bluegrass backing tracks

    Anyone got a good online resource? Looking for something with standards, that includes the chord progression, and maybe something on which I can alter the tempo. I learn best when I can start slow and then get up to speed. All the chord changes and fast tempos are hard for me to keep up with...
  38. neddyrow

    Double Bass Need Advice - Pop Cover - Bluegrass Style!

    We are preparing for our summer show schedule which includes releasing our new album. We want to ditch our old covers and play only our originals plus a few select covers. The band is split on the choice of covers. 40% of the band wants to do old standards and old fiddle tunes (which we...
  39. R

    Double Bass Hand amputee playing bluegrass style upright bass?

    My daughter is a right hand amputee. She would like to play the upright bass, and is leaning towards bluegrass styles. Does anyone out there play as a hand amputee? Is it possible?
  40. Bass Doc

    Double Bass Bluegrass Bass solo

    I'm looking for ideas for a simple "go-to" bass solo that I can pull out of my hat when I'm playing at a jam on a song I'm not very familiar with and the leader turns to me and says "bass solo". It's only usually a few bars, but everyone stops and you are expected to play something! Does...
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