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  1. bigmatteo

    Double Bass The amplified sound of a double bass tuned in fifths

    Hi bassist, with this video i show you, my sound of my db tuned in 5ths, today amplified ! Is a three part video:the first is uplugged, the second in amplified with eq flat, the third is again amlified with custom eq. Of this third sound i am very happy because i dont listen the hand noise when...
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    • amplifier carvin double bass fifths obligato pb150 pirastro referencecables.it sound ultimo cavo deluxe
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    • Forum: Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]
  2. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Nuages Django Reinhardt gipsy bass line for double bass in fifths

    Hi bassist, the today's topic is the bass lines of this Django Reinhardt tune for double bass in fifths: It is based on Hall Leonard play along vol 121,i show also the left hand on the neck, the line is at the end of the video! Many Tanks Matteo
  3. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Arpeggios on a DB tuned in fifths

    Good Morning Bassist, i want to show today some C/do arpeggio, on a double bass tuned in fifths . The video is here: thanks in advance
  4. bigmatteo

    Double Bass the chromatic scale on a DB tuned in fifths

    Good Morning Bassist, i want to show this scale, that cover two octave and one sixth into the first half of your fingerboard, is also my warm up exerecise . The video is here: Tanks a lot Matteo from milan
    • bigmatteo
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    • bass cgda chromatic double doubleblebass fifths scale tuned youtube
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    • Forum: Music Theory [DB]
  5. bigmatteo

    Double Bass PIRASTRO OBLIGATO IN 5THS AUDIO REVIEW

    Good morning to all, I have a good news, there is a new video on my channel: It was recorded in tune this time, with my phone in Febbuary, but today i want to share it with you !! Here is the link : Comments, like, subscription are very welcome. Matteo
    • bigmatteo
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    • 5ths audio bass double fifths in obligato pirastro review
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    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  6. bigmatteo

    Double Bass PIRASTRO IN 5THS FIRST TASTE

    Good morning to all, sorry for my later, due to personal reasons, but i have a good news, there is a new video on my channel: It was recorded in my luther laboratories, the day that i retired my bass converted to fifths tuning, but again to bring in tune !! Comments, like, subscription are...
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    • 441090 set 5ths bowing fifths music obligato pirastro pizzicato strings style
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    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  7. bigmatteo

    Double Bass help tuned in fifth bass setup

    Hi to all, i need your help, because for my bass, i want to try a pirastro obligato in fifth CGDA, but i have no idea about string height, because this is my first time that i use theese strings. On Stobel book "Useful measurement for violin maker " i find for metal string (in 4th): 7mm G, 9 mm...
  8. etorgerson

    Double Bass Wolf killed with tailpiece and tailgut change

    My Christopher DB302 3/4 Gamba hybrid has had wolf notes ever since I changed to fifths tuning- until today when I decided to try some things before putting on new strings. It was wolfiest with a cable tailpiece. I then tried ebony and rosewood harp and standard tailpieces with kevlar and...
  9. S

    Right Hand Root-Fifth/Root-Octave Technique Query

    Hi Guys I'm new to TB.com. I want to ask when it comes to right-hand technique and playing octaves/fifths what is the best technique? I'm self-taught and have been playing for a while now. I always just play the root with my index finger and the fifth or octave with my middle finger and...
  10. etorgerson

    Double Bass Spirocore variants for low C- Orch V vs RM IV in 4/4 or 3/4 in weich or Med for fifths tuning

    Does anyone have a preference in Spirocore variants for low C. I have been playing Spirocore 4/4 Red Mitchell weich C and G strings on my 3/4 size hybrid for the last few years. I love the open playability all the way up to the higher positions along with both their ease of bowing and rich pizz...
  11. BassThings

    For sale Liquidation Sale (30%-50% off retail) - New Upright Bass Accessories and Strings

    I am the former owner of BassThings.com, which was a small side-business for me, selling upright bass accessories. I have since closed the store, but have a good amount of leftover gear, including some hard-to-find strings and accessories. Everything is *brand new* and discounted between 30-50%...
    $5.00 to $150.00
  12. BassThings

    Liquidation Sale (30%-50% off retail) - New Upright Bass Accessories and Strings

    I am the former owner of BassThings.com, which was a small side-business for me, selling upright bass accessories. I have since closed the store, but have a good amount of leftover gear, including some hard-to-find strings and accessories. Everything is *brand new* and discounted between 30-50%...
  13. DuluthDank

    Looking for continuous scale exercise to use over chords/cycle of fifths etc.

    I have a great arpeggio exercise I love to use that I use over jazz progressions, but I've struggled to come up with some great scale exercises. My favorite ways to practice are those that can be applied to music, or at least chord cycles. And intervals and patterns within scales are great as...
  14. Fifths D'Addario Chromes set
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    For sale Fifths D'Addario Chromes set

    I have a set of D'Addario Chromes in fifths tuning for sale as a set, as I don’t have the time to learn fifths. The set is balanced in tension, as follows: A - .040 - 47.4 lbs. D - .060 - 45.2 lbs. G - .090 - 42.8 lbs. C - .132 - 40.2 lbs. I installed these strings on my Squier Precision, and I...
    $30.00
  15. Michael Eisenman

    SOLD Fifths D'Addario Chromes set

    I have a set of D'Addario Chromes in fifths tuning for sale as a set, as I don’t have the time to learn fifths. The set is balanced in tension, as follows: A - .040 - 47.4 lbs. D - .060 - 45.2 lbs. G - .090 - 42.8 lbs. C - .132 - 40.2 lbs. I installed these strings on my Squier Precision, and I...
  16. etorgerson

    Double Bass Passione Red Mitchel Fifths Tuning Set now available?

    I just saw a listing for passione in a red mitchel set. Has anyone tried them yet?!- signed a very excited fifths player who is having a hard time giving up his Obligato da and spw gc set but needs more punch, articulation, and volume in orchestra.
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