Extensions...

BGreaney · #1 04-07-2006, 10:09 PM

So, I'm thinking of looking into getting a new extension. I already have a few in mind, but I would like to get some thoughts on the goods and the bads out there. I have a Kolstein currently. Giving the benefit of a doubt, I'll say maybe it's just me that it doesn't work for. Anyway, I'm looking for something that isn't a machine that has latches for each note. Thanks guys/girls.

KSB - Ken Smith · #2 04-08-2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BGreaney

So, I'm thinking of looking into getting a new extension. I already have a few in mind, but I would like to get some thoughts on the goods and the bads out there. I have a Kolstein currently. Giving the benefit of a doubt, I'll say maybe it's just me that it doesn't work for. Anyway, I'm looking for something that isn't a machine that has latches for each note. Thanks guys/girls.

We have done this to death out here if you do a search. I myself have authored at least one thread on 5s/Exts before. My favorite now after having just about everything except a sliding latch type is the Chromatic/Fingered Extension. Mine are all from Arnold Schnitzer. The work great, look great and don't butcher up the Scroll. Neat work on a fine instrument is a must for me.

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/Double...iBass/extE.jpg
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/Double...crollFront.jpg
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/Double...iBass/extG.jpg

It fingers easy as well when you have lower moving parts to play.

BGreaney · #3 04-08-2006, 10:31 AM

Yea that was one that I had in mind. Thanks Ken. I did try searching. I guess I just didn't search with the right keywords and what not. Anyway. I'll be venturing to the other threads...

luthierbass · #4 04-08-2006, 06:10 PM

Jon Peterson from World of strings makes some very nice extensions... He also makes the sliding extension as well... and he never cuts into his scrolls

kraid · #5 04-08-2006, 07:37 PM

Hey BGreaney, I go to the precollege at Manhattan and I'm currently getting a chromatic C extension put on by the Heartland String Bass Shop in Iowa City right now. If you see me around I can show it to you.

mcnaire2004 · #6 04-08-2006, 08:27 PM

Any one here interested in a B extension? I'd certanly rather have that than a C. Just its rare to find one.

BGreaney · #7 04-08-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnaire2004

Any one here interested in a B extension? I'd certanly rather have that than a C. Just its rare to find one.

I appreciate your enthusiasm for B extensions mcnaire, however, I am definitely looking for a C extension.

.matthew e wengerd. · #8 04-12-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mcnaire2004

Any one here interested in a B extension? I'd certanly rather have that than a C. Just its rare to find one.

KC Strings makes a B extension.

Ed Fuqua · #9 04-12-2006, 10:24 AM

I highly and heartily recommend ANY work done by Jeff Bollbach. He put an extension on Bud Rink's bass (he's a member here, if you search hi sname you should be able to get an e-mail address, if not lemme now and I'll try to run it down), Bud's in NYC so you should be able to check it out in person.