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Inazone
03-29-2007, 12:36 PM
I picked up the Clevinger EUB 5 string and have been having a blast with it.

Can you tune a eub to E flat or will that make the strings all floppy, Does DB and EUB have to be tuned standard?
Croissant Seven
03-29-2007, 12:41 PM
Nice score. That's a sweet EUB, lots of people pored over that thing...
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bnyswonger
03-29-2007, 12:46 PM
Hey, congrats! That's a wild finish on that thing - I like it.

I've tuned down 1/2 step with no problem. I wouldn't go beyond that - the fundamental depth on that lowest note will make any amp beg for mercy.
Croissant Seven
03-29-2007, 12:50 PM
the fundamental depth on that lowest note will make any amp beg for mercy.

Inazone has a big ass Aguilar amp.:D
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bnyswonger
03-29-2007, 01:06 PM
Inazone has a big ass Aguilar amp.:D
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Good thing. ;)
Inazone
03-29-2007, 01:07 PM
Hey, congrats! That's a wild finish on that thing - I like it.

I've tuned down 1/2 step with no problem. I wouldn't go beyond that - the fundamental depth on that lowest note will make any amp beg for mercy.

Cool, thanks for the info.
There is a band Im sitting in with that has some Stray Cats, Elvis, Cash type songs and I would like to use the EUB but the band tunes down a half step. It should be fun.

I emailed Clevinger about the bass and they said that they did a custom run of 15 basses with that finish. They said the finish alone was worth the price of the bass. :cool:
Inazone
03-29-2007, 01:09 PM
Nice score. That's a sweet EUB, lots of people pored over that thing...
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I really went back and forth on what to do, but in the end, Im glad I went for it.
Inazone
03-29-2007, 01:12 PM
the fundamental depth on that lowest note will make any amp beg for mercy.

Ive found this to be true.:D

The combo amps Ive played through have a "fuzz" to the tone when I play the lower strings. It really does take a bit of headroom to play at volume.

Thanks again for the info from the other day.
ModmanQ6
03-29-2007, 01:13 PM
:pics: :cool:
Inazone
03-29-2007, 01:17 PM
:pics: :cool:

Im not smart enough to get them to load up :smack: , working on it though.
Inazone
03-29-2007, 04:46 PM
I guess I have another question, What the average string height for EUB/DB?
RyCLB
03-29-2007, 06:14 PM
I picked up the Clevinger EUB 5 string and have been having a blast with it.

Can you tune a eub to E flat or will that make the strings all floppy, Does DB and EUB have to be tuned standard?
Isn't there some sort of limit on how many kick-ass basses one person is allowed to own? :D
bnyswonger
03-30-2007, 12:00 AM
I guess I have another question, What the average string height for EUB/DB?


I think mine's about 1/4" at the octave.
Low Tone
03-30-2007, 12:05 AM
They make 5 string uprights? :confused:
bnyswonger
03-30-2007, 01:43 AM
They make 5 string uprights? :confused:

Yes they do. ;)

http://ebassist.com/photopost/data/501/IMG_0544_edited.jpg
Inazone
03-30-2007, 02:05 AM
I think mine's about 1/4" at the octave.

Mine feels much higher than that. Thanks for the starting point, Ill get a tape out and give it a bit of a set up.
Inazone
03-30-2007, 02:08 AM
Yes they do. ;)

http://ebassist.com/photopost/data/501/IMG_0544_edited.jpg

Very :cool:

Do you use a end pin or the tripod? Mine came the the end pin and I really like it but Im having trouble finding a stand for it when its not in use.
bnyswonger
03-30-2007, 09:21 AM
Very :cool:

Do you use a end pin or the tripod? Mine came the the end pin and I really like it but Im having trouble finding a stand for it when its not in use.

Martin (Jennifer) will sell you one. I'm on my second one. Unless you're going to play it all night, you pretty much need one.

The endpin is the only way to go IMO.
Croissant Seven
03-30-2007, 12:09 PM
Isn't there some sort of limit on how many kick-ass basses one person is allowed to own? :D

You should come down to the shop. Should have come last week, actually, when Inazone's Modulus was still there, the Benavente was still there, and the Clevinger wasn't at Inazone's house.:D
We have a used Sadowsky Metro P/J convertible you might be interested in getting divorced over...:badidea:
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RyCLB
03-30-2007, 12:12 PM
You should come down to the shop. Should have come last week, actually, when Inazone's Modulus was still there, the Benavente was still there, and the Clevinger wasn't at Inazone's house.:D
We have a used Sadowsky Metro P/J convertible you might be interested in getting divorced over...:badidea:
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You told me not to come. Bastage. :mad:
Croissant Seven
03-30-2007, 12:23 PM
You told me not to come. Bastage. :mad:

Good point. I owe you a Mike Lull or a Dingwall. Sorry.:D
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ModmanQ6
03-30-2007, 12:50 PM
Bob, do you ever use a bow with yours?
bnyswonger
03-30-2007, 12:55 PM
Bob, do you ever use a bow with yours?

Only with the Bears. The first tune on the new record has a little bowed section, but it's going to be difficult to pull off as there's a nanosecond before and after it where I have to be on fender. I can switch pretty quick, but it's gong to be a toughie.