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Setup & Repair [DB]

Exploring the issues involved in setting up and repairing basses, along with luthier recommendations.

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  1. Chris Fitzgerald

    How to get the best response to a repair question in this forum

    Chris Fitzgerald, Feb 7, 2011
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    Damien Chang
    Jul 28, 2018
  2. Francois Blais

    Dealing with SPAM

    Francois Blais, Aug 12, 2006
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    Francois Blais
    Aug 12, 2006
  1. JBarz

    Five string bass setup considerations

    JBarz, Sep 9, 2023 ... 2 3
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    BassDaddy11
    Sep 28, 2023 at 9:42 PM
  2. __willop

    Multipurpose Cleaners

    __willop, Sep 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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    82
    __willop
    Sep 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM
  3. SilverandBass

    4 string to 5 string upright conversion?

    SilverandBass, Jun 17, 2015 ... 3 4 5
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    DoubleMIDI
    Sep 25, 2023 at 9:37 PM
  4. Bob Branstetter

    Fulton Violin Plate Bending

    Bob Branstetter, Oct 8, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    FLOYD CARTER
    Sep 24, 2023
  5. Hogslapper

    Pfret knot, Pfiddle Pfixed!

    Hogslapper, Jan 4, 2023 ... 2
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    1,578
    marcox
    Sep 23, 2023
  6. Chris Paget

    Best electric tuner for an upright bass

    Chris Paget, Jun 4, 2009 ... 2 3
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    29,100
    BobKay
    Sep 22, 2023
  7. BassiklyAC

    Wolf Tone Elim.: Effect on Bowed A?

    BassiklyAC, Mar 27, 2020 ... 2 3
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    6,508
    Scott Lynch
    Sep 22, 2023
  8. Michael Glynn

    Fingerboard camber questions

    Michael Glynn, Aug 18, 2017 ... 2
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    9,309
    IvoK
    Sep 20, 2023
  9. Eli_Upright12

    Marvin Wire Tailpiece

    Eli_Upright12, Mar 25, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    BassDaddy11
    Sep 15, 2023
  10. Barry Snow

    Scale Length on 4/4 Bass

    Barry Snow, Jan 23, 2016 ... 2
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    5,241
    RCWilliams
    Sep 11, 2023
  11. Bassix76

    Pegbox cracked - how to repair

    Bassix76, Aug 13, 2023 ... 2 3
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    1,726
    DoubleMIDI
    Aug 27, 2023
  12. Calvin Marks

    Toronto area c extension?

    Calvin Marks, Jul 8, 2023
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    414
    Bassman415
    Aug 14, 2023
  13. 65AmpegBB4

    Recommended action for Ampeg Baby Bass

    65AmpegBB4, May 8, 2019 ... 2
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    5,706
    spbkwave1
    Aug 11, 2023
  14. jebo

    Cleaning a double bass?

    jebo, Feb 13, 2011
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    11,872
    jmpiwonka
    Aug 5, 2023
  15. basscleff94010

    Expected varnish wear on a 12 yo bass?

    basscleff94010, Jul 30, 2023 ... 2
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    830
    LouisF
    Aug 3, 2023
  16. Stuart.C

    Fixing higher register arco response

    Stuart.C, Jul 29, 2023
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    310
    Stuart.C
    Jul 30, 2023
  17. Brilee

    New Extensions - both directions!

    Brilee, Jul 8, 2023 ... 2
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    833
    mjt0229
    Jul 27, 2023
  18. 65AmpegBB4

    Ampeg Baby Bass Bridge Damper/Rubber Bridge Crown Part #36396

    65AmpegBB4, May 6, 2019 ... 2
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    5,869
    robobass
    Jul 23, 2023
  19. nikolai poopius

    End Pin Replacement for Do-it-Yourselfers?

    nikolai poopius, Dec 22, 2008
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    18,329
    robobass
    Jul 23, 2023
  20. OldKayBlonde

    Split sound post

    OldKayBlonde, Jul 5, 2023 ... 2
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    805
    BobKay
    Jul 22, 2023
  21. TroyK

    Soundpost Adjustments for Dummies

    TroyK, Feb 19, 2021
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    16
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    5,528
    Hipabilly
    Jul 18, 2023
  22. TroyK

    Mode-Matching / Tailpiece Tuning

    TroyK, Jun 28, 2023
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    824
    Chris Fitzgerald
    Jul 13, 2023
  23. webbcity

    Stupid question (broken string)

    webbcity, Jul 10, 2023
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    11
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    409
    DoubleMIDI
    Jul 13, 2023
  24. Deadbeat Cat

    A louder and stronger upright bass repair?

    Deadbeat Cat, Mar 14, 2023 ... 2
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    2,143
    Wasnex
    Jul 8, 2023
  25. Patrick BCL

    removable E nut

    Patrick BCL, Jul 3, 2023
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    11
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    345
    the_Ryan
    Jul 8, 2023
  26. Paps

    Bass to Poellmann Workshop.

    Paps, Jun 30, 2023 ... 2
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    889
    Paps
    Jul 6, 2023
  27. Gaysil

    'harmless prank'

    Gaysil, Jun 11, 2023 ... 2
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    28
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    1,391
    Gaysil
    Jul 5, 2023
  28. joenoone

    Upright Bass Bridge Sizing

    joenoone, Apr 29, 2018
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    15
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    3,992
    TroyK
    Jul 4, 2023
  29. Anthony White

    How often should one have a bass set-up?

    Anthony White, Jun 22, 2023
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    576
    ctrlzjones
    Jun 24, 2023
  30. AGCurry

    Can soundpost position affect bass's timbre?

    AGCurry, Feb 22, 2022 ... 2
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    3,464
    1st Bass
    Jun 21, 2023
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