Recent content by BooniesBassist

Umm. I have one CF I use for everything at a university level. It's a Metropolitan. I am a strong advocate for carbon fiber bows. It really doesn't matter what you get. It's actually better to do a blind test when trying out new bows. Disregard cf or wood. Whatever feels the best is what...

+1 Kolstein (gold container) is not crystal-like like Pops. I also get less rosin dust with Kolstien. I use soft most of the time and medium in the summer. If it gets too melty, I pop it in the fridge and it's good to go. You have to be careful with it sometimes. Can get sticky and runny. Still...

(Didn't read all the posts, so I apologize for any repetition.) My first bow I bought was a carbon fiber Metropolitan bow. I personally love it. I still use it at a university level. It obviously isn't professional level, but it works. My suggestion is to call a reliable company, such as...

Haha! Good to know. So did you teach the bass to drive as well? Just kidding. That's very interesting.

Thanks all! Sounds like it should be fine. This is true. I toted my massive 7/8 shen around forever before finding my cherokee sport. :)

Does anyone have any idea if a double bass will fit in a Kia Soul (car)? There's a Zip car in the area that would be useful provided it will fit my bass. It almost looks big enough. Just making sure. Thanks.

Hahaha! TGLbass... Haha. Awesome. Ja! Ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch. Aber nur ein bisschen. Haha. Ich habe das in die (der?) Schule gelernt. Oh Gott. I most likely made mistakes. But don't we all? Das ist mir egal. Hah

Thanks guys! I appreciate your help. I think I'll have to go with the Evah Weichs after doing a little more research.

I've been looking to get a pair of EPs but I'm not really sure whether to get Weichs or regular..... Unfortunately, I'm lost when it comes to string buying. All the strings I've had so far have been hand me downs. Hah. I'm actually not sure what strings I have now. Their wrap at the tailpiece...

P.S. Tom Wolf is a bass repairing deity!!!

I have the same exact bass. 7/8 size, year 2004. And I have to agree with you that it's quite a sport to lug it around. And I also hear you on the cracks! I got one running from C-bout to C-bout. Repaired, but not pretty at all. But I consider it character. Right now it's in the shop getting a...

Ah, ich sprache Deutsch auch. Aber lerne ich die Sprache nur in der Schule. Spielst du "upright" oder "electric"? Hahaha. Ah... Ich habe keine Deutsch fuer eins or zwei Monate gesprochen. Es tut mir Leid. Translation??: I speak german too! But I just learned the language in school. Do you...