Electric Double Basses

[Ganglandboss]

I am fancying an electric upright at the moment. The internet seems to have been flooded by these 3/4 size Stagg stick basses that are selling for about £370:



I had go of one the other day. The sound seemed okay and it plays well enough but you can see where they have scrimped a bit on finish and build quality. I have seen others (like the Warwick Triumph which is based on the old Framus) but everything seems to be in the upper price range.

I would mostly be playing jazz/blues/acoustic rock etc. - I do not intend on playing classical stuff. I already play bass guitar (including fretless) to a high standard.

What I am wondering:

• Is the Stagg any good?
• Are there any good alternatives? (below £800)
• How hard is it to get used to for a bass guitarist?

Thanks.

[ScottishSamurai]

I used to play Double Bass, and I tried an electric one and i didnt get on with it. Don't know why, but I just found the shape of it annoying

Look rather cool though.

[Ganglandboss]

ScottishSamurai said:

I used to play Double Bass, and I tried an electric one and i didnt get on with it. Don't know why, but I just found the shape of it annoying

Look rather cool though.

What sort of strings were on it and what style do you play? As I understand it, blues, jazz and rockabilly players prefer gut strings but Steel strings were introduced to increase the sustain and volume and make it easier to play with a bow. The Stagg bass is steel strung and I gather they all are.

[AdeTuono]

I don't know about the bass you're considering, but Stagg guitars are very much at the bottom end of the market, as is their percussion range. I doubt the bass will be any different.