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Old 12-02-2007, 07:22 AM
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Question Raised saddle/tension block pictures request

Could someone please post some pictures at different angles of a raised saddle/tension block?

I'm discussing the installation of one on my local luthier, but my drawing is terrible.

He has installed a tension blocks before on a cello, but this would be his first on a double-bass.


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Old 12-02-2007, 07:55 AM
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Why do you need to draw one for the guy doing the job?

Where are you from? Maybe we can suggest a qualified luthier in your area.

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Old 12-02-2007, 08:21 AM
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http://www.moser-klangwerkstatt.com/...produkt3.shtml

what about this one?
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Old 12-02-2007, 11:10 AM
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I'm from Antwerp, Belgium.

I had seen the raised sadle on Hein Van de Geyn's bass. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/20...216c40a7_o.jpg

I tried to explain what I had seen and that's where my drawing came in.
He also started drawing but it looked quite different from the thing I had in mind.

The Moser Height Adjustable Saddle looks like a nice option. Thanks!!!
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Old 12-02-2007, 02:50 PM
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Here's mine, 2 inches out from the top. Attached with a long screw through the block.
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Old 12-03-2007, 02:51 PM
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That's mine, 1 inch out of the top. Made by a local guitar luthier since there's no doublebass luthier in the area I live.
No screws.
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