C extensions

**Basschair** · #1 03-23-2005, 04:24 PM

I don't have one, and don't plan on getting one any time soon, and I probably should post this in setup, but I figured I might have a better chance snagging the attention of a DB player who has one if I posted here...

So, those of you who have a c extension...do you have a special bag for your bass, or did you modify an existing bag, or what? Thanks for your input!

jazzbass72 · #2 03-23-2005, 04:45 PM

My extension fits in my pre-extension bag just fine. I understand that might not be the case with other cases/basses.

Marco

KSB - Ken Smith · #3 03-23-2005, 04:50 PM

The Case needed will depend both on the Bass you have and the type of extension you are installing.

I have a fairly large 7/8 Bass with a custom made C-ext. by Arnold Schnitzer. It only sticks up about 1 1/4" over the top of the Scroll. I have a regular 7/8 size case and it fits fine. The newer Chinese type cases called 4/4 or full sized also fits but are kinda snug because of the wider bouts and deeper ribs of my older Bass.

Heres the pics; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/Double...orelliBass.htm

Years and years ago, I had a 3/4 Wilfer Bass and had a Mechanical Ext. installed. I ordered a custom case as the 3/4 was too short and the 7/8 was too big on the body.. Like I said, it depends......

**Basschair** · #4 03-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the info. I have a 3/4 Wilfer, but I had it made with a deeper rib, so the bag is pretty snug as it is. Still, with under 2" of clearance (if that's how it would end up), I could probably swing it. It's more of a long-term possibility with the C-extension.

Ken, other than only wanting the low C, was there another reason why you went with no chromatic stops on the extension?

Thanks!

Paul

KSB - Ken Smith · #5 03-23-2005, 08:19 PM

Well I have a few concerts where I actually would be better off with a 5-string Bass. I have some lower moving parts in Beeth. 5th...and a few others. I need to finger the notes. Stops will just get in the way. The Mechanical Ext. might be easier but I dont wanna put one on if I am getting a 5-string down the road. I think the simple fingered ext. is pretty easy to use for most things and not in the way when it's not being used either. I have played a 5 and both types of extensions mentioned so I settled for this for now..

briananderson · #6 03-23-2005, 08:45 PM

I've had no problems with my case after getting an extension.

I would recomend turning the finger "thingees" facing down if they stick out over the pegbox when you put it in the case.

What are those called?

**Basschair** · #7 03-24-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KSB - Ken Smith

Well I have a few concerts where I actually would be better off with a 5-string Bass. I have some lower moving parts in Beeth. 5th...and a few others. I need to finger the notes. Stops will just get in the way. The Mechanical Ext. might be easier but I dont wanna put one on if I am getting a 5-string down the road. I think the simple fingered ext. is pretty easy to use for most things and not in the way when it's not being used either. I have played a 5 and both types of extensions mentioned so I settled for this for now..

Thanks again Ken. I'm still a little torn. A 5 string would be so far off in the future that the only real choice would be my standard 4 or adding an extension to my standard 4.