Re: Bowed String Instrumentalists Speakers

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i don't use speakers anymore but rely on the house PA.
however, there've been times when i've need to bring something (i.e.  
impromptu concerts for friends) and i use a pair of SWR California  
Blondes.
i've had mine since 1999! cello sounds great in it. don't know what  
double bass would be like.

i am fond of using a pair for stereo, which might be overkill for  
some. there is also an extension speaker which i've never used.

On Jan 8, 2009, at 4:30 PM, Todd Matthews wrote:

> Just curious as to what string instrumentalists are using for their  
> live speakers/PA. My bass amp sounds alright if I were only plucky  
> but with a bow it sounds pretty muddy but my computer speakers do  
> alright with the sub wolfer and small satellites. My bass plays  
> down to C1 with the extension and to accurately reproduce the arco  
> sound you probably need harmonics much higher than the fundamental  
> present. Any suggestions or experience that would cover the wide  
> range of a double bass for small venues?
>
> Todd