Pre Loved Stagg EDB-3/4 Electric Upright Bass inc Hard Case

This pre owned item is in good condition with a few signs of wear.

The Stagg EDB-3/4 is an affordable 3/4-size electric upright/double bass designed to give players the feel and extended scale of a traditional upright without the size, acoustic volume and transport problems of a full acoustic double bass.

It is particularly suited to jazz, blues, rockabilly, folk, country and recording, and is also a practical way for an electric bass player to get into upright playing.

Key features

• 3/4 upright-bass scale and format

• Solid maple top and neck

• Ebonized hardwood bridge

• German-style scale

• P-bass-style die-cast machine heads

• Active electronics

• Volume and bass controls

• Low-battery indicator

• ¼-inch output for an amplifier

• Headphone output for silent practice

• 3.5 mm auxiliary input for playing along with an MP3/CD source

• Hard case included

Sound

The EDB-3/4 is designed to produce an upright-style amplified sound, rather than attempting to reproduce the full acoustic sound of a large wooden double bass.

Its sound is generally warm, woody and mellow, with enough definition for jazz, blues and rockabilly. It can produce a convincing amplified upright character when properly set up, although it has a more obviously "electric" character when played without amplification.

The active bass control provides useful control over the low end, while the headphone circuit makes it particularly convenient for quiet practice.

Playing experience

One of its biggest advantages is portability. Its slim body makes it considerably easier to transport than a conventional double bass.

It retains the long 3/4 upright scale, however, so it feels substantially more like a double bass than a conventional electric bass guitar. This makes it useful for developing upright technique without immediately buying or transporting an acoustic bass.

The supplied support system is somewhat unusual. Some players find it useful, while others prefer to remove the supports and play the instrument more like a traditional "stick" upright.

Strengths

✓ Very portable
✓ Full upright scale
✓ Quiet practice with headphones
✓ Works with a conventional bass amplifier
✓ Good upright-style sound for the price
✓ Suitable for gigs where an acoustic upright is impractical
✓ Solid and robust construction

In short: a sturdy, compact, full-scale electric upright with a convincing amplified upright character, particularly well suited to players who want the upright sound and playing position without having to transport a traditional double bass.