still today it's difficult to find a detailed review like yours tysm

That's got an incredible tone.

@SteveTheBassGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Should hear it now that I have it dialed in.

@fretworks9692

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveTheBassGuy Post a vid of it when you can! :)

Steve, Excellent video. Awesome bass. It sounds huge. Keep up the great work. Definitely need to catch you live soon. Be well, David

Hey Steve, thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts on your beautiful new instrument. I hope it serves you well : )

Yours is by far the best video I can find on this bass.

Matt, you'll love the bass. it has been a pleasure to play.

Thank you DW Martin, I am working on adding a DB magnetic pick up to this bass. New video to follow. Cheers

Sounds nice, great range, growl, yea, always liked that with the double, Jaco, thanks for the demo, good bite, matte finish, big plus, cool.

amazing bass!! beautiful....what a sound..

Steve ,thanks..bith the bass and you sound great!

Excellent video! I am now very interested in trying one of those out now.

Thanks for the video man, sounds great!

thanks, never seen your review video of the TB-10, funny because I had it since 2009 and i LOVE this instrument. I used it live for years but also in 5 CD' s, it does sound like a double bass, and I have one of those too, I almost prefer the TB-10, just the playability, the warm sound, it' s a top instrument. A bit pricey but well worth it. PS : I applied the "dots" too... myself... :-) Ciao, from Milan, Italy

Pablo,thank you. The bass is great sound for solo practice, a small amp is a must if you add drums or electric guitar to the mix.

sounds great thanks

Sounds great.

what a beautiful looking bass

Steve, thank you for your in-depth review! You've covered up most anything, so that I am almost sure this is also suited for somebody looking for a more transportable upright bass. If only you could use a traditional bow!-but I suspect it is not possible, because the bow meets the edges of the body of the instrument. Correct? Otherwise, I'd prefer this instrument over an electric upright bass for its round, acoustic sound. And also, it's even more portable than e.g. the Czech Ease upright bass that Esperanza Spaulding uses. Or the full acoustic double basses with retractable neck. PS: you said you want to add a magnetic pick up, I suppose you mean, like, the Shadow fingerboard mounted piece, is that right?

Le sustain est incroyable !

Steve, Your tone is sublime, i have the B10 version (without the coolTube) but it doesn't sound anything like as good as yours (maybe the magic is in your fingers!) Wondering what strings and amp you are using?

It is a great bass for gigging, I've had it for about a year and a half . Only difficult part is that the case is huge and awkward to move. But the bass itself is incredible.

Wondering how this thing would do with an Ebow since bows don't work on it.

Thanks for doing this,been wanting to hear this bass for a while.How has the gigging been going with this bass? Sounds Gorgeous!!

Amazing !

thing sounds great. more bass videos!

The bassist in Benoit Charest's Triplets of Belleville uses this bass if you guys want to check that out.

Hope that helps, if there is anything else I can help with let me know. Cheers

Hi Steve, great demo! Yours is the only where this bass actually sings. What's your opinion about the acoustic volume of this instrument? Does it have nice lows to actually enjoy practicing without plugging it? or is it on the weak volume side? Thanks!

Faut dire qu'elle est super bien réglée

will you do a vid playing this bass in a band context

Excellent review Steve! Shame it doesn't speak, rather, sustain in the top register. so sweet, in your hands anyway . . Greetings from Oz!

Is there an acoustic version of this bass? It looks so awesome :)

Pier Paolo Beatrizotti, The radius is similar to that of an upright bass, but this to me is a chance to try new techniques with it. So if you are looking for a flay board, this is not it. I had inlays put in, intonation on it was difficult with out it. So I would go that rout. as for strings and amp La Bella flats and PJB super Flight case is what I have been using. seems to work great. In fact one of my students is selling his DB and switching over to the TB10. The sound is killer.

Hey, Steve. Just found your video. Awesome sound and demo, thanks. Two quick questions: Does it take standard electric bass guitar strings and if so, have you found a preference for any particular brand for maximum, "mwah"? Also, can you bow one of these?

@SteveTheBassGuy

9 жыл бұрын

Yes standard extra long scale strings, I use la Bella flats on that one.

Thanks for a great review, Steve. Your video was very informative and helped convince me to buy one, which I did last week. The tone is just awesome, although I find I need a lot of strength in the left hand to play it. Does your Takamine have such high action? Is this normal? Do you know whether it could be adjusted at the bridge somewhere?

@SteveTheBassGuy

7 жыл бұрын

James Michel yes, it can be adjusted. When you take the strings off the saddle piece comes out of the bridge. A good luthier should be able to sand it down to adjust the height.

@jamesmichel8951

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve. That's really good to know. I know some luthiers, where I live in Germany, who should be able to help. By the way, nice playing.

@SteveTheBassGuy

7 жыл бұрын

James Michel thank you😀

Steve ,great review. I'm starting to get into the AE basses. I was wondering what you would recommend in the Guild B30 style basses . I see so many that look the same and have similar woods .Thought you could give me a couple of basses in the 1000.00 -1700.00 range .Wow as im typing your low end is pounding thanks I have an Epiphone zenith which is really loud and pretty cool

@SteveTheBassGuy

10 жыл бұрын

Hi Frankie g, In that range I would check out the Lakland Hollow body, I've seen them on ebay from $1000.00-1450.00. Another company I would check out is D'Angelico ex-bass great sounding bass. Cheers

I'm getting this today. I wonder, though, would Rob Alleen Deep 4 have been better for me? I love the acoustic sound of upright basses, but found the body too uncomfortable when compared with a Precision Bass. What do you think?

@SteveTheBassGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Hello, the Rob Allen is a great bass, however the Tak has way more of the DB vibe. You will need to find a luthier to put the side dots on for you. I am sure you will love the bass.

Prosnake2005, it is an acoustic bass it has the bridge and pizo pick up like a DB it has the best of both worlds.

The bass is amazing but I think the difference is THE PLAYER!! I've heard many people on KZread playing this bass, including many noted and acclaimed virtuosos - none of them could even come close to making this bass sound like you do!

@SteveTheBassGuy

7 жыл бұрын

moochincrawdad wow, thank you so much for the kind words. You just made my day.🙂

I found mine on ebay at great price, just keep your eyes peeled.

Steve, nice video! I’m interested in purchasing this bass but wondering if you traveld with it before. Do airlines let you take this bass on the plane as a carry on?

@SteveTheBassGuy

5 жыл бұрын

nononebulan it would not fit in the over head and closet is crapshoot. I would recommend a high end travel case.

@nononebulan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey great video! I was wondering can it be bowed and if so, is it comfortable?

@SteveTheBassGuy

9 жыл бұрын

Not with a traditional bow. Maybe with one of the finger bows.

Hi, nice video thank you, I have one too such a nice instrument. Do you have a gig-bag fir this one? I'm looking for a good one that would be light-weight.

@SteveTheBassGuy

8 жыл бұрын

I do they will custom make one for you at Pro bags out of Texas, I highly recommend them.

I did not know Eddie Bravo played bass!

Are the strings arched like that of an upright bass or are they all straight?

@SteveTheBassGuy

10 жыл бұрын

Radiusd like a Double bass.

You meant this bass originally doesn't have the side dots but you had it dotted by your friend?

@SteveTheBassGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes , that is what I said.

Takamine's costs 3 times a Breedlove.. that should help you with that toss.

damn...3k for that peace of beauty

Action is really low, so it plays like a well set up upright. Slapping isn't something this bass does well, you can slap it like a DB.. But still not the best.

Are those the stock strings?

@SteveTheBassGuy

8 жыл бұрын

No LaBella flats

Are you interested in selling your bass?

Tak um?

@SteveTheBassGuy

Жыл бұрын

Tak yes.

www.ebay.com/itm/Takamine-TB10-Acoustic-Electric-Upright-Bass-Gloss-Red-Stain-/261478566293?pt=Guitar&hash=item3ce1564995