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02-10-2013, 08:25 PM
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02-10-2013, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesGoodall  Oh, absolutely! I'm not disputing that the string is at 42 lbs of tension, I'm proposing that a high mass string will feel looser than a low mass string when brought up to equal tension. This is something I'd like to look in to in the future. | Sure, I understand what you are saying and tend to agree with you. I was attempting to be funny, but my attempt at humor failed to come across in this type of chat format. Sorry, I really meant nothing disrespectful...  Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesGoodall Yepp. The F3 and up have given me no issues whatsoever, I've only had my D4/Eb4 string break once due to constantly moving it between the two pitches. I finally settled on D4 because 95% of the time I'm playing those high 2 strings it's in pieces where I need the M3 interval for chord shapes. Aside from that, there have been no issues with any of my strings! | Awesome...keep us updated.
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02-10-2013, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie Yes, but that's not what I meant. The double bass we use today is tuned like a viol, but it's built like a violin. The rest of the violin family is tuned in fifths. So it is a bass violin.
I don't think the double bass is a direct descendant of the viol family, but clearly at some point it was tuned like one. | The history of the double bass is a certainly a colorful one. So many variations...very cool. Quote:
Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie I have never seen one tuned in fifths. I have seen them tuned A-D-G-C and with the low B 5th string, or the mechanical extension. | Here's a fun little article about different bass tunings: http://www.silviodallatorre.com/inde...bene=1&thema=1
As far as the viol family goes, I think they are wonderful instruments in their own right. In fact, I find myself fascinated by all kinds of different tuning systems and stringed instruments. Good for James for stretching out and working with Chris to build his dream instrument.
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02-11-2013, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TapyTap Sure, I understand what you are saying and tend to agree with you. I was attempting to be funny, but my attempt at humor failed to come across in this type of chat format. Sorry, I really meant nothing disrespectful... | Haha it's no problem, words get very misconstrued over the internet sometimes! I just thought you had misunderstood what I had originally said, so I was trying to be a little more specific.
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02-11-2013, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JamesGoodall Haha it's no problem, words get very misconstrued over the internet sometimes! I just thought you had misunderstood what I had originally said, so I was trying to be a little more specific. | Thanks for clarifying. 
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02-12-2013, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesGoodall Ahh yes, the Koa Prat. Beautiful instrument my friend! | Thanks, enjoy your Stambaugh, looks beautiful and sounds great too! |
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