Palatino VE-500 and Stagg EDB compared!

http://www.stephencoxmusic.com
This is a video comparison of the stagg edb and the Palatino VE-500 bass, both arco and pizzicato. Hopefully this will help people wondering which one to buy. NOTE: I am not endorsed by either company, and this comparison is meant to be as unbiased as possible (for I still haven't decided which bass I'm keeping yet...). Both instruments are very close to stock, but used. (sorry for the audio getting quiet and loud in spots - I'm using the Zoom q3 with it's "auto" clipping setting)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• EUB
• edb
• stagg
• palatino
• upright
• electric
• bass
• arco
• pizz
• pizzacato
• pizzicato
• fender
• rumble
• 100
• amp

[loon2u4fun]

That was a really unbiased and straightforward comparison, thanks. I play acoustic guitar with an acoustic trio and am considering switching to EuB for the sound and look. I like the Palatino because it has a more conventional look but it appears the Stagg might be more newbie friendly. Any thoughts?

[stephencoxbass]

@loon2u4fun I'd just say compare the tones and decide which one fits better with the group. They both have very distinct tones. The palatino was easier on the left hand ("fret" hand)...as far as string tension, but the stagg is easier to play with traditional upright technique.

[sstrunks8000]

Sorry I'm extremely new to uprights. Would you call the palatino a 3/4 size?

[stephencoxbass]

@sstrunks8000 Yes, it is a 3/4

[jossgw]

Is the stagg sold with a bow???

[stephencoxbass]

@jossgw not to my knowledge, though I've seen a used one on ebay with a bow.

[Mizumaru412]

I have the fender rumble 150 and I'm deciding between those two basses, really helpful video man.

[rsibley]

Great comparison, thanks!

[MattTheFunkyOne]

Great and thorough review.

[philippelenzen]

bonjour,sorry it's in french... Merci pour ces infos, surtout la confirmation que l'on peut utiliser un archet sur ces instruments(info pas facile à obtenir)

[ssspaceman86]

Thank you!

[ISlappaTheBass]

Great vid! Helping me make the decision to get a Palatino, since I'm after a good bow sound. Thanks!