My bridge snapped one time (about 5 years ago) so I bought a new one and decided to buy new strings at the same time. I remember it took me about 45 minutes from start to finish and I didn't have a key winder! I done it on the dining room table with a thick duvet on to protect the table and the bass. I didn't know about the pencil in the grooves tip but I can't recall any problems. This was a good video and will be very helpful for anyone who has never restrung their bass.

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. The pencil isn’t essential, but does help a little. Crazy the bridge snapped! Eek!

Best string change tutorial I’ve seen thank you.

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'd never put on the strings before, and now I have, thanks to your video. Thanks very much! Next, trying to get a tune out of it!

@BamboozleHQ

Жыл бұрын

So glad it’s helped!!! ♥️

Thanks again, so useful.

Hi Pixie! Just got my 1945 Kay back from the luthier and boy are my fingers sore! Looking forward to more lessons!

Subscribed because of that beautiful bass. Want to see more of it, and hear more from you. 😉

@BamboozleHQ

10 ай бұрын

It’s a beauty isn’t it! ♥️

Great video!!!

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Really appreciate the comment

Best Tutorial! Best player too!

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John!

Thanks for the string up video! Great job! Would you make one showing the type of bridge pickup you are using, and how it is installed? Thanks Dan

@BamboozleHQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, That’s a great idea, absolutely. I’ll get that up soon.

I would also love to see a tour of your studio

@BamboozleHQ

Жыл бұрын

I'll try get one up soon

Just got my first double bass, has regular steel strings on it.. I want to put nylon Weed Whackers or something similar on it, but the big E won’t fit through the tuning machine. Do I drill it out? Or do they make bigger tuners for that?

I use a 'Jim Dunlop Roadpro Bass String Winder'(about £6.50 on Amazon). Even works on my old beater Bass with stiff, scratchy tuners, its never let me down

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Lee, I’ll check that out for sure!

Have you ever had a bridge collapse on stage. I did through a house PA. It made such a loud bang

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

No, I’ve been lucky so far! Only once when a friend tried to carry it by the bridge.

Great video thank you! One quick question - what tuner do you use? I've not seen one that attaches to the tailpiece like that before. Apologies if you've already answered this loads of times! Thanks, Aaron

@BamboozleHQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! It’s a pre-amp with a built in tuner. The Shadow Rockabilly pro. I’m going to try film a breakdown of my gear soon!

@aarontebano2994

2 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ Apologies, never replied back! Thanks for the swift reply and for clarifying. Looking forward to more of your videos! Thanks again.

Can rockabilly bass also be used to play jazz & classical / orchestra music? Just asking cause I have no clue about this :) Thanx!

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it can for sure. For arco (bowing), you’d generally want to have steel strings or ones designed for arco, there are some nice hybrid ones around if you play that style, but you can theoretically play all styles on most strings, it’s just some are better for some styles of playing. Arco players also prefer solid wood basses as they are more resonant, and rockabilly players tend to prefer laminate as it prevents feedback issues when amping up.

Hi Pixie ... Is that the Markbass cab you use for the double bass ?

@BamboozleHQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Donald, sorry I missed your comment, yes it is! I love it, it has a great sound and is so light

@donaldswan1587

2 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ Is it a 1x15 Pixie?

@BamboozleHQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldswan1587 no, just a 1 x 12, love it!

Good morning Serena, How often do you oil the fingerboard on your bass?

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

How often “should” I? Or how often DO I 😉 I used to do it at least once a month, but I’ve been VERY lazy of late!

@14rnr

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ I only ask because I know some of my guitars need doing and it came to mind..... some haven't been done in 20 years or more.

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@14rnr it’s definitely good to keep them well looked after!

I’ve just put the Rockabilly reds on love them

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

I’m really enjoying these blacks too, there’s more tension than the rotosounds but they have a great sound. Are the blacks and reds the same but different colours? Or is there a difference in playing?

@jmaclachlan2480

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ I've played both. The Rockabilly Reds and Rockabilly Blacks are the same strings but different colours. The Innovation Ultra-Blacks, however, are different...higher tension.

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmaclachlan2480 thanks! Ultras probably aren’t for me then, these are quite high tension compared to Rotosounds.

@grampska

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ The Silver Slaps and Golden Slaps are the lower tension Innovation strings.

Hieee .... This is Alan from Mumbai India ... have started to learn how to play the double bass ... liked this video ... thank you so much for this ... could you let me please know what tuner are you using on your bass?

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, great to hear! Yes, it’s a Shadow Rockabilly pro, they are fantastic!

@alancardoz3577

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ Thank you so much ... I'll have to check if these are available in India

Do you **need** a string/peg winder? Or can it just be done via hand like an electric?

@BamboozleHQ

11 ай бұрын

No, you can absolutely do it by hand. It just takes a while ☺️

@anthonyplaysbass

11 ай бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ just did it haha, what a pain in the arse!

@BamboozleHQ

11 ай бұрын

Isn’t it!

@anthonyplaysbass

11 ай бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ I put on some Superior Bassworks blood red synthetic gut. So hopefully get a video out in the next few days and see how it sounds recorded!

@BamboozleHQ

11 ай бұрын

@@anthonyplaysbass how are you finding them to play?

What strings do you use/recommend?

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

I’m torn between the Rotosounds and the Innovation Rockabilly Blacks. They are both awesome strings. The blacks are higher tension, but lovely and smooth with great volume. The Rotosounds are a little lower tension, which I like myself but a little quieter. Both keep their tone brilliantly. It’s just personal preference to whether you prefer a higher or lower tension string tbh between them.

@Ivarsson

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ Thanks for the comprehensive reply! The Rotosounds - would that be the RS4000? I've heard also some use them bumped, i.e. using the A/D/G from the RS4000 set for E/A/D and a C-string instead of the G for even lower tension.

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ivarsson anytime ☺️ That’s the ones, I believe they only make one set. I personally wouldn’t go any lower tension on them, you’d just lose too much volume and tbh, they are perfect for slapping so I’m not sure what people would use lower tension ones for. Worth an ask if you know anyone who does though! It could possibly be because they like their action very high, but I couldn’t be sure.

i had so much problems with my bass on stringing still dont think its right but bridge fell down and everything

@BamboozleHQ

12 күн бұрын

That doesn’t sound great. Did you follow the video exactly? If you did, it sound like you’ve either got a) too loose strings, or b) something not set up right. It might be worth taking it to a luthier. If you did more than one string at once though, it releases the tension too much and your bridge will fall. It’s not a major problem, just reset it in the same position.

@danram69

12 күн бұрын

@BamboozleHQ didn't have the video then but I will try again now 👍🏻

Are your double Bass custom made?

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was from Finland, a custom made Strunal.

I need some help!! My bridge keeps falling off as I play and it's getting so annoying. This has never happened before! All of a sudden I can't keep the bridge in place!!!! I've put it back on like dozens of time already. I don't know where I went wrong :(

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

That really doesn’t sound good! I would take it to a luthier. Perhaps the strings you’ve changed to are the wrong kind for your bass, if they are much lower tension, you may need a higher bridge. If you don’t have the money, pop your old strings back on and make sure the bridge is aligned properly.

@aarongonzales

3 жыл бұрын

@@BamboozleHQ I just watched a video about the bridge, thanks for checking back 😁

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarongonzales hope you found the solution!

Do you stretch your strings 10 times then tune again

@BamboozleHQ

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not so specific, just a few times to loosen them, but I try play them a lot over the next few days, especially slap style, to break them in.

What is the tweed amp behind you?

@BamboozleHQ

Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that’s the Blues Deluxe amp belonging to our Jim!

@michaelbugler9452

8 ай бұрын

Whatever it is , looks like a peavey delta blues 1x15 wonder what the big bass sounds like through them 12ax7s and EL84s?

@BamboozleHQ

8 ай бұрын

It is the Peavey, rung a bell as soon as I read it, I’ve never tried the bass through it. Could be a fun experiment although I’m not sure it could handle the bottom end…

Battery string winder.

@BamboozleHQ

2 жыл бұрын

Have you used one Bill? Any recommendations for a decent one?