Any contrabass players? (assuming that contrabass is string instrument i am in the right thread rite?) I want to start playing contrabass and maybe if anyone can tell me what woods give nice tones and how much that big monster will cost it would be nice.

I think any string instrument in this family use mostly the same woods. So opinions from violin/viola/cello players would be appreciated. And also where to get advice/ buy these instruments?

actually from subang jaya. But now studying in Munich.

Where u got your violin from and how much?

i think it also depends on the quality of the strings. I rememmber hearing somewhere, gut (sheeps gut normally) strings tend to be less elastic. Maybe that can be the problem why a little turning changes the pitch a lot. Dunno if it's true or not...

use a microphone (a good condensor mic...i recommend any of the condensor AKGs) to pick up the sound. And stand far away from the drums and bass. You can also use piezo pick ups. However a mixture of piezo and mic i find is the best. Electronic instruments tend to have a different sound...somehow...

in my church, we dont use monitors...hahaha....everybody just hantam oni.

Anyway, the experiences i had with condensor mics; the only time i had feedback problems were with percussions...otherwise, there's nothing you can't solve with a compressor.

And i guess you don't have to stand at the other corner of the room. But maybe if the drums and bass are on one side, try to stand on the other side. Musician placement is also very important. Most gigs i see, all the musicians cincai stand wherever they want, some even in front of the monitors blocking the rest. Then start complaining " cant hear this cant hear that... too loud etc etc".

So back to kimmie. I suggest u mic the violin up and place yourself as far away from the drums. Also, in-ear monitoring is helpful. Of course that's a luxury that many people dont have. Maybe try splitting the musicians up into 2 groups. Electrically amplified and mic amplified. That way, you have reduced feedback problems. Or if you are the only one who needs micing up, then maybe try piezo clip on pick ups. They won't give the best sound, but it's always a compromise in church bands....somehow....

*EDIT* Somehow i'm using the word "somehow" too often....somehow....

This post has been edited by Bassix: Jun 21 2006, 06:35 PM

yeahhh getting closer....just one more level to contrabass...

anybody playing contrabass??!!

yea me too...waiting for contrabassist to turn up and be my sifu.

who can recommend me any nice orchestra/ensemble pieces? I'm really getting super bored of cannon D.

that's because this is how you play a cello properly... without a bow



kidding

contrabass... dangerous, later leg break

question: What are the diameters of cello strings and what is the standard tuning?