Stagg Electric Upright Bass (E.U.B.) Demo & Review (no talking)

The Stagg electric upright bass (or E.U.B.) is an affordable instrument.
It's perfect for practicing upright bass playing, without the hassles of a full acoustic upright bass.
It also works nicely in recording (hear for yourself).
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It is Lightweight, powered with a 9-volt battery, headphones jack, audio in jack (for practicing with your favorite music), a volume knob, and a Sub Bass knob.
It's easy to replace the strings because of the permanent bridge.
The strings' action is also easily adjustable.
You can also rest your thumb (for the thumb position) on the thumb frame.
It has position marking dots, which makes your practicing easier. It comes with a gig bag.
There are Handles (rests) for placing the bass on your body.
Pros and Cons:
- I like the sound. It surprised me with how close it sounds to acoustic double bass.
- The headphone jack is a big plus. You can play at any time and listen carefully to your intonation.
- This electric double bass buzz a little at certain positions.
- Nice value for the price
- The fretboard was pretty thick. I had to give it to my guitar tech/luthier for reshaping.
You should be careful if you try to do that. There's not a lot you can cut before you damage the instrument. Please give it to someone who is a professional.
The fretboard is better now.
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[@Butter-yb5by]

Literally perfect timing for a video. I’ve been playing electric bass for a few years and I want a double. I’m definitely getting one. This is probably the best review I’ve ever seen.

[@Idogomusic]

Good luck!

[@latenight5865]

I've been having this one since 2009; it's way better than ibabez or warwick edb with shorter scale, when it comes to... how much similar to the tone of acoustic upright. I think the length of the string matters and STAGG EDB is long enough.

[@timkbt]

I put a set of daddario light hybrids on it. What a difference. Lots of sustain and growl. Lower action plus good compromise for bowing as well. The set is $130 at upton bass. Turns it into a totally different instrument. There is good eub stand by k&m available that you can use to hold the bass while you are playing it.

[@KevinMajka]

Is it difficult to use the stand with it?

[@timkbt]

@@KevinMajka it’s almost impossible to play it without a stand in my opinion.

[@MarceloBenavent]

When I bought one, I saw the video and what you did seemed somewhat wild to me, today after a few months of practice I'm about to grab the rasp and do the same thing you did, the pain in the thumb supporting that edge is very strong that has the fretboard. I also made a modification that is on the internet to the preamp that eliminates the headphone and the mp3 input and also lowered the volume of the microphone on the G and D strings (it has 2 mics, another for E and A) with a preset that has on the plate, and I achieved a sound more similar to a very pleasant acoustic double bass and the battery consumes only 20% of how it comes from the factory. Today is pure enjoyment, I just need to do what this video does, which is really necessary. Thank you very much for the video

[@pcallas66]

I love mine!!! I'm not that proficient on this one but I still am learning all the time. You definitely opened up more of the sound possibilities for it. Thank you.

[@retromograph3893]

This actually sounds better than i expected!

[@alphagt62]

I’m listening on an apple ipad, and it sounds amazing! I bet it sounds respectable through my Orange rig.

[@keeprocking3620]

Never knew I needed one until I saw this vid

[@porteal8986]

lol 'affordable' means something different when you're buying a bass

[@blarkey]

Best review format seen yet-no talk, but useful, succinct write-up. Bravo. Was the neck thickness same as an acoustic upright bass? What instruction did you give luthier re: reducing thickness & what did it cost? Tx

[@Idogomusic]

Thanks! I just told him to reduce as much as he can without harming the instrument, so if you do it, give to a pro. It was thick as some acoustic uprights, this is a general problem with chinese uprights I think.

[@laurajamil8943]

My God! Those sounds 🎆fireworks...great job!

[@Idogomusic]

Hello! and Thanks!

[@laurajamil8943]

@@Idogomusic ,hello and let us hear more!

[@latenight5865]

I totally agree with you as an owner of this for 10 years. Especially the sound is way better than its price.

[@glennlopez6772]

Thanks for the video. It's a good thing to have an electric upright bass close to the acoustic version. For reviews or demos, the scale length should also be mentioned (some do). To eliminate guess work. A long scale length cannot be mimicked or simulated by amplification. Unconventional string material could bring some desirable effect on the sound, with a shorter scale length. This bass seems to have a long scale (around 42/43 inches), but doesn't seem to be so much better than smaller scale lengths. There are some 34 inch scale length models which can bring some degree of satisfaction!

[@latenight5865]

From my experience, the length of the strings still matters; 34 inch upright sounds more like a fretless bass guitar, while this definitely sounds closer to double bass than bass guitar, thanks to its longer strings.

[@user-ct8pe2yo7c]

Thank you for the great review video. Is it also suitable for playing with bowing, not for jazz purposes?

[@Idogomusic]

Yes you can play with a bow

[@maciejbzura9057]

great playing, i would love to say more upright bass videos

[@RussellCatchpole]

Really great review thanks - but listening to various EUB vids and acoustic DB vids, I can hear a world of difference. The EUBs don’t really sound much different to a standard fretless.

[@jessehenderson2967]

Ayyy, talk bro! We wanna hear that expereince some from the throat pipes too!

[@Idogomusic]

Thanks! I always feel like there should be more playing and less talking in these reviews. But I'll think about it :-))

[@d.harrison1570]

@@Idogomusic very true. Some videos are all talk and they don't start playing until 5 minutes into the video, if at all.

[@lesc7219]

Cool video. Thanks for the idea about re-shaping the neck. It has never occurred me to consider doing that, I will now. I have owned one for several years and I also think the neck is a bit thick. I also get some buzz but did not check how much more or less without the handles, I will try that as well. I liked your recording with the different Sub settings. Thanks for sharing.

[@NotYourBiggestFan]

Great work as always! Try looking a bit into right hand technique, it's not the same as bass guitar and will help your sound inmensly

[@Idogomusic]

Thank you! And definitely, I'm still learning when it comes to the upright.

[@NotYourBiggestFan]

@@Idogomusic I find the Discover Double Bass channel very useful.

[@jkyles1000]

Both you and the bass sound great. You’re really good.

[@Idogomusic]

Thank you

[@collacartacorde2539]

In this video the luthier reshape the neck, not the fretboard

[@deckomorales]

La mejor revisión y vídeo sobre ese instrumento, excelente trabajo

[@Idogomusic]

Gracias 🙏

[@Bflatest]

to me these sound like a regular fretless almost. The one to get a real jazz or classical huge double bass sound is the Yamaha 300 3rd gen

[@davidbrenner3063]

First off, I want to say that at the end of the day, this instrument sounds fine. That said, there are numerous issues with this instrument, and Stagg in general. I would say not to buy this online, and understand that what you are buying is CHEAP. First off, when I received the bass, it had a massive crack on the back. Does not affect playability, but basically I bought a well used instrument worth a fraction of what I paid for it. Secondly, there is a chip on the side of the fret board- again not affecting playability. Third, there is an undocumented issue with the leg that causes it to rattle. After several months of sending emails to Stagg, finally they told me to buy a screw and insert it into the back of the lower body. I don't know why this screw is not included, but I got one (time = money). Forth, the electronics are CHEAP and odd. I don't trust them to be honest. Fifth, Stagg really didn't honor their warranty. I have dozens of emails to Stagg as well as to the store where I bought the bass. Stagg actually accused me of dropping the instrument and then trying to make a bogus claim. Since I video'd the opening of the box, I sent it to them- that shut them up real quickly, but they didn't apologize. The bass is cool, it sounds good, and people in general love it. The thing is that the components are cheap and the company is pretty lame. Not American-style service. If you do buy this, get a stand otherwise you'll always be worried about it falling over.

[@blarkey]

Wow

[@jgdragonflame]

Could you elaborate on the endpin screw? I'd like to get one for mine which rattles.

[@markettome8765]

Great review thanks. Very informative.

[@amaree9732]

That would seem to satisfy my most base desires.

[@rickrockzyootoob]

Really good demo, especially by someone who really knows how to play! The other video by that "30 year veteran" on bass was lousy. He was NOT a good player, especially after 30 years!

[@ketutkrisnajaya9186]

Is worth it for music college student ? I hope is worth it because I believe this is a good choice to buy that instrument anyway,I just really need some suggestion 🙏🙏

[@LouisCiarlo]

Great intonation! I think that’s the secret. 😀

[@dimasamsonau3646]

i looping your bass play and get infinity nirvana. Thank you, bro)

[@bonitabromeliads]

i bet you could get a much better sound with a nice preamp and eq

[@jaex9617]

Sounds great! tku.

[@jasonpillingmusic]

Like others I've heard demoed....it sounds more like an electric fretless b-guitar than an acoustic double bass.

[@LloydMajor]

You got style!

[@emanuelerosasbmx4311]

It seems that electric db has the same sound as the fretless bass guitar, isn't it so?

[@Idogomusic]

Not quite. Different strings and different scale lengths.

[@peterchoe]

It sounds in between a P Bass and an acoustic with a piezo; there's a lot of distortion in the sound.

[@Disbedasong1]

I'm a novice on the Schecter that my wife got for me. My interest has been for a upright bass as well. So i just wanted to know would getting this bass be suitable for me to learn from.

[@Idogomusic]

Yes I think it's a great option.

[@KevinMajka]

How much ball park - obviously local pricing chanes things - but how much did the neck shaping cost? I imagine it wasn't inexpensive. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrBass4art]

For a bow on this instrument try using a cello bow

[@jt8907]

Is the complaint about neck thickness because it's unusually thicker than a standard double bass? Thank you for making this video BTW!

[@Idogomusic]

Not sure... from my experience, chinese basses are usually thicker.

[@anston3903]

Does anyone know what are the name of the music pieces demonstrated in this video please?

[@Idogomusic]

They were made for this video.

[@jfairplane8520]

I was looking at the same step to reduce thickness.. but getting a new one and doing a mod... Can you share your final thickness ? Like at nut fingerboard and a lower position on neck... That can be quite great. thanks

[@mpivatympivaty9666]

Hi, What strings did you put on your Upright Bass ?

[@RISKSPELMAN]

How much material did you put away from the neck?.....nice video and great playing

[@Idogomusic]

Thanks. Not too much, I don't know exactly. You can damage the neck if you overdo it.

[@fredericthom8113]

i want one !!!!!

[@Idogomusic]

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[@fredericthom8113]

@@Idogomusic 😂 thanks !

[@Idogomusic]

@@fredericthom8113 Just keeping Mr. Bezos Rich...

[@raaa1507]

Hi My friend. I write to You 'cause I watched your video. I want to buy an upright bass and I found this stagg on eBay. I'm an electric bass player but I want to begin in uptight bass mode, you think this to beginners to begin???

[@Idogomusic]

Yes. I think it's a good choice. I think it's better to start with an electric upright, and this one is pretty good for its price.

[@toniodemonio]

this or harley benton?

[@bennybe1977]

NS

[@markmccormack1796]

Do you "gig" with this?

[@brnco1979]

Are you using stock strings or did you replace them?

[@Idogomusic]

Stock

[@Disbedasong1]

would you subscribe for one to get this bass as their first time learning to play an upright ever?

[@Idogomusic]

Yeah why not

[@doberman703]

what kind of amplifier do i need for this?

[@Idogomusic]

Any bass amp will do

[@laubowiebass]

Not for me, but thx for the review .

[@sandropodda3575]

😀👏👏👏🤟🤩

[@lenonel3286]

The title says "no talking" but that second to last line spoke to me. Disliked!