Hey Matt, thanks for the revue. 5 string fretless electric player here and am interested in the Ibanez UB805. I've no upright chops and don't expect to use a bow. The bridge/pickup on this appears to be five separate pieces with significant room in between. How difficult do you think it'd be to re-drill the bridge to achieve a tighter string spacing at the bridge? Are the holes in the body that the wires go through rather generous in size, or would tightening the string spacing be a relative nightmare? Do you care to take one apart to find out? (Ha! These basses are unobtainium in my neck of the woods!) I'd re-string it with a high C instead of a low B, but that wouldn't be an issue, I presume..... Cheers, Paul K
It's the Ashdown Studio 112. This particular model is the 25th Anniversary Edition in Tweed, but the specs are the same as the standard black tolex model.
Greetings and Happy New Year 2024 from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I would like to buy this Elecrtric double bass, BUT I am LEFTHANDED. How is the radius of the fretboard, is it equal from left to right so i could interchange the string and it would be playable for lefthand? Same question for the Pick-ups, if I were to change the strings around, are the pick-ups made for such action on the instrument? what about the adjustment of the bridge and intonation? Thank you for answering my questions. Stay healthy my good man !!! Cheers !!!
Hi. To play this instrument correctly, does it require considerably more left hand finger pressure or strength along the neck, compared to, say, a P-bass or J-bass?
Not at all. In fact, when setup properly, you'll find this bass incredibly easy to play. The biggest learning curve is the upright orientation. Over time you'll get used to the note spacing, so you won't feel the need to constantly look at the bass neck while you're playing. Hope this helps!
I have to agree. I was on the fence about this and all others like it. Even the more expensive NS brand models sound basically like a fretless bass guitar at day´s end. Good for practice to some degree in an apartment , however I would prefer the full 41 " to have an accurate simulation of finger and positions.
Best review for this bass iv seen
Thanks so much!
Thanks great demo
It sounds marvelous! I've seen that it weighs 27.5 pounds. It seems too heavy to translate it. ¿Does it really weigh 27.5 pounds?
Hey Matt, thanks for the revue. 5 string fretless electric player here and am interested in the Ibanez UB805. I've no upright chops and don't expect to use a bow. The bridge/pickup on this appears to be five separate pieces with significant room in between. How difficult do you think it'd be to re-drill the bridge to achieve a tighter string spacing at the bridge? Are the holes in the body that the wires go through rather generous in size, or would tightening the string spacing be a relative nightmare? Do you care to take one apart to find out? (Ha! These basses are unobtainium in my neck of the woods!) I'd re-string it with a high C instead of a low B, but that wouldn't be an issue, I presume..... Cheers, Paul K
very good review could you tell my what amplifier do you use ? Thanks
It's the Ashdown Studio 112. This particular model is the 25th Anniversary Edition in Tweed, but the specs are the same as the standard black tolex model.
Greetings and Happy New Year 2024 from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I would like to buy this Elecrtric double bass, BUT I am LEFTHANDED. How is the radius of the fretboard, is it equal from left to right so i could interchange the string and it would be playable for lefthand? Same question for the Pick-ups, if I were to change the strings around, are the pick-ups made for such action on the instrument? what about the adjustment of the bridge and intonation? Thank you for answering my questions. Stay healthy my good man !!! Cheers !!!
Hi. To play this instrument correctly, does it require considerably more left hand finger pressure or strength along the neck, compared to, say, a P-bass or J-bass?
Not at all. In fact, when setup properly, you'll find this bass incredibly easy to play. The biggest learning curve is the upright orientation. Over time you'll get used to the note spacing, so you won't feel the need to constantly look at the bass neck while you're playing. Hope this helps!
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Regalame un bass de ese por favor.
Man, you’ve reviewed 5 string upright and any low notes hasn’t been played.
Thanks for the comment my friend. Stay tuned for a "B-String" addition to this channel!
As with almost every other EUB, it sounds like a fretless bass guitar
Yup, I was not a fan of the sound.
I have to agree. I was on the fence about this and all others like it. Even the more expensive NS brand models sound basically like a fretless bass guitar at day´s end. Good for practice to some degree in an apartment , however I would prefer the full 41 " to have an accurate simulation of finger and positions.