On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 12:39 AM, Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Excellent pose and decent lighting, Paul.
>
> I have a feeling that we call that a double bass, Over Here . . .
>
Well-observed, as usual, Chris. We call it double bass, or bass viol, in a
different context -- namely, as a member of the orchestra. But in contexts
where electric bass guitars are a staple, the double bass is an "upright"
bass alternative. Predominant in jazz, but common enough in acoustic sets
for bluegrass and country music. There are electric versions of the
upright bass too -- very easy to transport and of course you can make it as
loud as you want, which is probably the whole point.
I think if you just say "bass" in some contexts, people will assume the
bass guitar is meant, but in others the double bass is meant.
Joel (trying to stay in tune with the basses) W.
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