Recent content by BFS_Bass

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    Double Bass Very old instrument found on craigslist

    Is the dutchman repair on the side a recent repair?
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    Help with active !

    Uh, no offense, but I have had my Cort Curbow 5 string for about 7 years now and have only used three batteries so far. I play about six hours a week counting band practice, praise band practice and Sunday mornings. I would opt for a rechargeable 9 volt myself if i was burning through batteries.
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    Cort Curbow Truss Rod Adjustment: Which Tool?

    My Cort Curbow came with two allen wrenches. A good luthier should be able to set it up for you with his or her bag of tools.
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    Did Ross Valory cut the horn on his bass?

    I am the proud owner of a Cort Curbow 5 string. I talked with Greg Curbow a few times before buying mine. I sure miss him. My mates in the band actually got the bass for me from M-Friend. Greg told me to bring it to him and he would set it up and give me tour of the shop. I should have done what...
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    slim bass body

    I have a Cort Curbow 5 string. Now do not laugh or look down on me. I personally talked to Greg Curbow before his untimely passing and he told me basically that he would not have his name on something he did not approve of. Now, back to the reason for my post... I love my Lake Placid Blue...