It’s definitely smaller. I remember learning that in school. 
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Ha.
You guys are funny.
Yes - a 1/2 size is usually a student model for younger individuals - middle school or so? Youth orchestras will have these to accommodate the smaller players.
But 1/2 size is more rare than a 5/8. The 5/8 is like a sports car version of the 3/4. You lose some low end, but you pick up some maneuverability.
1/2 size is too small for someone around 6ft.
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thank you ! it helps very much
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I replaced my bulky acoustic upright with the Yamaha SLB300. It sounds and plays just like the acoustic, at 1/4 the bulk.
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That’s a very cool looking instrument.
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looking for a cover with this SLB, @PamPurrs , it looks like a fantastic instrument.
I’d love to hear this beast (when you will be ready for this, obviously)
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And you willl!
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Ditto!! So would I. It’s longer scale than the EUB right?
hey @PamPurrs seen the new ibanez 5 string eub?
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Yeah, I’ve seen that. NS WAV comes in 5 string also. My first EUB was the Ibanez UB804 (4 string version). Nice instrument, but doesn’t emulate the double bass very well.
As much as I love 5 string bass guitars, in terms of uprights, I’m strictly a 4 string gal.
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Hello! Also – when changing strings, it’s important to do it one at a time. Inside, there is sound post which is the “soul” of the instrument. It is piece of dowel wood the connects the front and back of the instrument, transferring resonance between the two pieces, and therefore allowing the bass to actually make sound! With no tension on the strings, it could the sound post could fall over, which means you’ll need to visit a luthier to get it reset.
Also – as you tune and add tension to your new strings, they will pull up ever so gently on the wood bridge, which will cause it to warp “upward” over time. Applying counterforce (such as your thumb) while you tune the string can help the bridge keep its place and form …
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Hi all upright fans & players! While I am not an upright player, via a page linked at another thread, I learned about the Ninomute by Nordstrom Audio. The video on the No Treble page describing it has Ed Friedland demonstrating its use, and his reasons for using it with a double bass. I see from the date of the article that it’s been out for a couple of years, but just in case some hadn’t come across it, I thought I’d mention it. 
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I have one, but rarely use it.
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I decided to reply here rather than start a topic.
I paid a new teacher to give me a “dirty rundown” on his 3/4 in studio and suddenly all sorts of comments online came to life such as “different instrument” 
It sounds cool as hell, but in my 30 minute experience I could tell I just wasn’t ever going to put in the ears and time to ever be good at it. Much respect to all you people who got exposed to it early and can rock it.
I completely identify with this in every way.
In college I wanted to play the piano, so I went to the resident piano teacher.
Two lessons later I realized I wouldn’t have the time to devote to make this amazing instrument do the things I dreamed of.
Music is hard.
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You uprighters may like this…
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I used to have one of those. It’s a nice instrument!
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Looks like a beauty and what a tone! Way too tough for me though
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