Ceptorman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 For some reason, I've got a hankering (never typed that word before) to get an acoustic bass guitar. I had a Yamaha bass and a Behringer amp, they were ok, but I sold them last year, hardly played it. But the idea of an acoustic, and it's lack of an amp, appeals to me. Anybody play an acoustic bass? Info, opinions? There's a nice used Washburn for sale locally, looks great, and about half the price of a new one. Epi makes one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I have not played one, but at the acoustic jam I host (when its not the pandemic), there have been some who have brought an acoustic bass guitar, which always seemed to work well during the acoustic jams. However, I have noticed that since I began allowing electric bass guitars (through a small amp) at the acoustic jam, it seems people seem to have brought those rather than their acoustic bass guitars. My guess, is there is a niche for acoustic bass guitars in fully acoustic settings where electric bass guitars aren't allowed, but that the bass players would actually prefer their electric basses, even if through a small amp. Just my observations and guess work. QM aka "Jazzman" Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 9:00 PM, QuestionMark said: I have not played one, but at the acoustic jam I host (when its not the pandemic), there have been some who have brought an acoustic bass guitar, which always seemed to work well during the acoustic jams. However, I have noticed that since I began allowing electric bass guitars (through a small amp) at the acoustic jam, it seems people seem to have brought those rather than their acoustic bass guitars. My guess, is there is a niche for acoustic bass guitars in fully acoustic settings where electric bass guitars aren't allowed, but that the bass players would actually prefer their electric basses, even if through a small amp. Just my observations and guess work. QM aka "Jazzman" Jeff Thanks for the input. I would just play around the house. I'm looking at a Washburn tomorrow, $150 used, so not a big purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 I picked up the Washburn today, I gave him $150...didn't even want to haggle, it was still a very good deal. It sounds better than I thought it would...I wonder how it would sound plugged into my Marshall DSL40c (40 watt tube amp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Congrats on the purchase! Enjoy making music with it! QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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