C-Ext. with Sliding Latch & fixed 'E'

[Ken Smith]

I have started and posted on many Threads on TalkBass about C-Extensions. In several of them I had POLLS as to the various types preferred. Without re-opening 'old news' Threads I would like to ask now who has actual experience with the Sliding Chromatic Extension with the Fixed 'E' Latch. Here is an example made by Arnold from his website. It's the first one shown; http://www.aesbass.com/extensions.htm

Here are the various Threads in which we have discussed this before or just Extensions and 5ers in general in case you want to re-read what we have gone over in the past few years.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152793
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156592
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=3320
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234845
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363525&highlight=extension

I am currently considering a 'Sliding Chromatic' over the multi-key Chromatic Extension for a Bass I currently have in Restoration that is slated for an Extension.

After using mainly Chromatic Ext's. over the last two years of so I have a handle on how much time I need to switch notes when Capo Stops have to be changed quickly like in Beethoven's 3rd. for example. Those of you that own a Sliding latched Ext. or have used them, please respond.

Others may give your opinions if you like as well regardless of experience. I can't control who replies but I would like to hear mainly from those who have used them.

[Jason Mendelson]

I had a Low C extension put on my upright with the Fixed E Latch...

I love the Low C (and other notes) when I do use it.

But I mainly keep it latched.

(I mainly play Jazz on it)

One thing I do miss is for example, when walkin a bass line in C, hitting the C on the A string and then the anticipated open E string looses its impact with the fixed E. Even when I tighten it all the way, the open E doesnt have that large tone that basses without extensions have.

If I knew it was going to be like that I would not have put on my extension.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/slapinfunkdb/P1040493.jpg