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You can update and edit the charts how you would like them to be.

Kindred Spirit here.

As it turns out, the bass I bought was a Larrivee, and it is meant to be strung with steel strings. I was informed Nylon strings would not provide adequate tension for neck stability

I know this thread is moribund, but I’m about to purchase a classical 6 string, 34”, and have few ideas on how to string it. I really don’t like Hannabach, their strings are not durable at all, they fray, and break on instruments sitting unplayed. Savarez makes a four string set, but I don’t...

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Ask the moving company for a wardrobe box. Also ask for a China box. Assemble the wardrobe. Ake sure to tape the bottom very securely .Cut a hole in the top of the assembled , closed wardrobe in the center of the flaps, just wide enough to accommodate the neck. Keep the bass in a bag, if you...

I’ll have to revisit the book ..My impression last time went through the tome several years ago was that it had numerous examples from different genres that seemed representative of material that you might actually have to read on a gig. And if it contains the errors you noticed,which I don’t...

Thanks for your considerate remarks. Regarding your posted music snippet, I'm confused what you're designating 1st or 5th position? I would play the whole phrase with G at third fret E string, 1st finger. I would play it horizontally in a span of a minor third for the entire piece. the c minor...

That´s an excellent book

‘I don't know that any video channel can teach you to sight read, but using recordings of tunes you want to play trying to read/play along will help further your mission. “ …. I am a pro bassist who has been sight-reading on gigs for decades..lots of cruise ship pit work, among others. But I...

Gittler basses.. as Bass-ic as it gets

True enough regarding Violons, but we’re talking gut strings.