Recent content by Bruno Maia Jazz

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    Bartolini vs Nordstrand Pickups

    Hello, I know this is +10 years old, but if you are reading this, I am at this point in experimenting with Jazz Bass tones where you were when you wrote this. I played double bass and 6 string electric for decades, so now Jazz Bass is now to me. I am curious about how the wiring for this was...
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    New Nordstrand CND P & J Pickups?? Found on Ibanez SR650 & SR750

    Hey Carey, I am thrilled by the story, and should check it out ordering a TMB600, at a fair retail price, if the tone we expect is there. When you mentioned "overseas factory", I was wondering which one you are referring to. It might not be FujiGen in Japan at this price, and it is not a...
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    Double Bass NBD Eastman VB305 With Video

    That sounds like a good deal. I hear you. A fully carved bass would now be beyond my budget, but it is my dream, as well. I used to be a little prejudiced about plywood backs, even sides. There is a nice marketing video at Upton Utube channel explaining a little about the science behind it...
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    Double Bass NBD Eastman VB305 With Video

    @rickwolff I might agree this Eastman double bass sounds well, but I think it is made in China. No prejudice, but I would rather invest more than £4000 on a 19th century European double bass. There are several shoppes in Europe that offer you dream choices for a reasonable price. If I...