Recent content by Benrsbass1

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    SOLD 2013 Shen SB80 3/4

    Hello Mike! Is shipping possible? I’m interested but in NJ.
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    For Sale Shen Willow Gemunder 7/8 5-String PRICE DROP $5000

    Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, until I get another job I am not going to be able to make this buy. It is SO tempting though.
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    For Sale Shen Willow Gemunder 7/8 5-String PRICE DROP $5000

    Is this still for sale? (I know it's been a long time...)
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    Double Bass Solos for Tanglewood Music Center String Fellowship Program

    Okay thanks I will take a closer look into those Two pieces.
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    Double Bass Solos for Tanglewood Music Center String Fellowship Program

    Thank You very much for this helpful response!
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    Double Bass Solos for Tanglewood Music Center String Fellowship Program

    Hey Bassists! Happy Holidays to all of you out there. I am currently an orchestra teacher in NJ, but saw an ad for the Tanglewood Music Center Summer Music Academy and am thinking of applying. Strings | Boston Symphony Orchestra | bso.org The list of repertoire is: DOUBLE BASS Solos: A...
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    How to raise string height on Ibanez BTB846sc

    Thank you very much each every one of you for these wonderful informative helpful replies. I need to get the proper Allen keys and then adjust right away! Thank you and god bless. Yes I believe it was just the fact it’s so hot and humid here in the great state of New Jersey. Bass hadn’t been...
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    How to raise string height on Ibanez BTB846sc

    Dear KeithAlanK Thanks so much for this helpful, informative and kind reply!!! I sincerely appreciate your knowledge and ability to communicate that the tiny screws adjust height, that they can be measured metrically to find the correct Allen wrench and that idea to grind some of the short end...
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    How to raise string height on Ibanez BTB846sc

    Dear All, I recently purchased an Ibanez BTB846sc and its a magnificent instrument. I love it and am very happy. Recently, perhaps due to extreme humidity and summer temperatures here in New Jersey, the action lowered significantly and now there is a buzz on some notes. Especially the Bb 3rd...
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Hey GoofusInsanius the tour went very well!! you know for all of this advanced thought on the subject i ended up just using whatever amp was available at the venue. I brought the head with me everywhere that i went, but never ended up exchanging. the whole experience taught me a lot about the...
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Thank you that's very valuable advice I'm going to print out a page or two right now and put it in the case with the head!
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Okay thanks I just purchased a speak on to 1/4 online to take with me.
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Why do I need to bring speakon cables? I'd leave the normal one that's in the back of the amp as such, but other than that I've never used anything more than that and then the power cable.
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Thanks a lot! That procedure worked just the same for the Coda + Head. SUPER Easy!! That's a good idea about the tape; definetely important to remember! Thanks A lot! I love and appreicate all of these responses, which are so helpful to me. It's encouraging to see everyone sayign trust your...
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    Double Bass Traveling with acoustic image head

    Thank you for this response. I am encouraged by it. What is passive monitor wedge? I've heard of the phantom power aspect being important for Europe. I haven't previously heard about the voltage switch. I do see on the back of the head "Voltage Switch 115/230V" and then to the right of it a...