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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-11-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 81,324
Posted By David Powell
I have not made a decision one way or the other. ...

I have not made a decision one way or the other. I suppose I have been somewhat pre-occupied. Some new information about an anniversary of sorts came my way a few weeks ago. Odd that I should...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-11-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
To Bob B.'s: Those instructions are why I...

To Bob B.'s:

Those instructions are why I had not previously tried to go beyond 12:00 on the master. In fact I can't really explain why I finally decided to push it and see what happened, just a...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-09-2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
Unusual Observation?

At a recent rehearsal using the DPA 4021 with the AI Coda, I observed a curious behavior concerning feedback or the lack thereof. I noted earlier that I could run the channel (notch filter on) with...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-06-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 214,333
Posted By David Powell
As a jazz player and mostly classical listener, I...

As a jazz player and mostly classical listener, I think the classical players have a huge challenge in making the music their own. With jazz it kind of starts as "your own" in the ideal world.

I...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-04-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
DPA update: I used the 4021 mic this weekend on...

DPA update: I used the 4021 mic this weekend on a very loud, very live outdoor stage with great success. This is the first time I was able to use it combined with the K&K bassmax piezo through...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-04-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 214,333
Posted By David Powell
Well, I'm afraid I've become a 5-er guy for life....

Well, I'm afraid I've become a 5-er guy for life. I'll just have to put up with the infrequent unintended double stops. I'd really miss the low string and the way it plays just like all the others. ...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-31-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 214,333
Posted By David Powell
Ken, when you ventured into the five my thoughts...

Ken, when you ventured into the five my thoughts were that "this guy is going to give anything a serious try, even if he has been on a four string for most of his life." Kudos to you for giving it...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 08-31-2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,477
Posted By David Powell
Not perfect but quite impressive. I've been...

Not perfect but quite impressive. I've been trying to bow for about four years and you play circles around me already. Keep up the good work.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-24-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
I never realized how little attention I was...

I never realized how little attention I was paying to where I bow. Not that I'm all over the place, but it seems I have developed a subconscious preference depending on what I'm doing. I don't tend...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-23-2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,945
Posted By David Powell
I'm definitely no expert, but my first impression...

I'm definitely no expert, but my first impression looking at those photos was that I've seen basses from the 40's and 50's that looked older than that one. It's a beautiful instrument in any case. ...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-20-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
closeness counts

OK, so this is one of those "how close" is close to the bridge and "how close" is close to the fingerboard questions? I've put it on the calendar (the only way I can stay on track) to get that book,...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-20-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 174,324
Posted By David Powell
About the only big difference that strikes me is...

About the only big difference that strikes me is the narrower waist on the other bass. It is a very similar outline and f's aren't that different. Bout proportions are somewhat different.
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 08-18-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 94,800
Posted By David Powell
It's some sort of overactive automated censor. ...

It's some sort of overactive automated censor. Can't say ****, can't even say a it must have been those ****ake mushrooms I ate. :o Let's try putting Josie and the Pussy Cats in my iPod? How come...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-17-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 214,333
Posted By David Powell
Here's a nice page on a violone site...

Here's a nice page on a violone site (http://www.mdw.ac.at/I105/orpheon/Seiten/Instruments/violone/vo-thir.htm).
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-17-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
Luxury? Luxury in one area is afforded by...

Luxury? Luxury in one area is afforded by forgoing luxury in general I suppose. I admit that for the most part I favor premium equipment and have really good bass gear. That said, there is just no...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-17-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
YES!!!!! :D

YES!!!!! :D
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-16-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
Ken, the only direct comparison I can make is to...

Ken, the only direct comparison I can make is to my K&K bassmax. Using the Acoustic Image Coda Combo (down-firing 10, forward 5 and tweeter), I can run the K&K at 12:00 o'clock on both the master...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-16-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
Photos of DPA 4021 mount

Here's some photos. In the third photo you can see the compressed foam in the clamp mechanism. In general I like the way the mount works, but it just needs stiffer foam.

...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-16-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
I'll get a photo of it up and how I mount it...

I'll get a photo of it up and how I mount it soon. There's a not so good photo of it here (http://www.dpamicrophones.com/) (look in the appications / bass link), but it shows it pointing off toward...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-16-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
Take Five;- I'll give it a shot later today,...

Take Five;- I'll give it a shot later today, Richard. We will be performing tonight and will probably do "Take Five" but I have to play it in key to match the sax. I remember my biggest problem...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-15-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
If you don't play German bow, how would you know?...

If you don't play German bow, how would you know? :o I think Nick explained it pretty well, but for spiccato or sautille, there is very little arm involved compared to hand and wrist, the way I...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-15-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
The finger pull thing is something my teacher...

The finger pull thing is something my teacher introduced to me for spicatto and it uses both the 1st and 2nd fingers and the thumb to push and pull the stick with almost no wrist movement. Once I...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-15-2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
OK, I've had this thing long enough now to...

OK, I've had this thing long enough now to comment and I've used it in the worst room (acoustically) that I normally gig in as well as in a few rehearsal situations. I bit the bullet, went the...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-14-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 48,160
Posted By David Powell
I've tried a few times to bow the head of "Take...

I've tried a few times to bow the head of "Take Five". That one is still a bit beyond me in Eb. I might try it transposed.

I am doing the whole head of "Footprints" bowed and I worked really...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 08-14-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 89,691
Posted By David Powell
For arco I need it higher and I think that is...

For arco I need it higher and I think that is where it is going to stay. I've been playing more and more arco, even on the jazz standards so I'm getting used to the higher position for pizz also. ...
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