Recent content by CombustionToad

Thank you so much!

Hey there, I posted on this forum a while ago asking for some info and thoughts about a bass that I purchased off of Craigslist. I'm not in contact with the previous owner anymore, but it's probably time for new strings and I'm a big fan of the ones that the previous owner put on. I just don't...

I did not know that was a Rabbath stringing technique! Good information to have, and yes, the owner was under instruction of a teacher that follows Rabbath's method. There is a Laborie style endpin hole in the bottom.

It is a pretty short scale length, so I assume you are probably right that they were mounted that way to take up some length.

See the attached closer photo of the strings:

Hi there- I'm usually pretty good at finding information about instruments (strings, model, etc.), but this instrument has proven difficult. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this KC Strings bass... What strings are these and why are they installed so interestingly? What model...

Thanks so much! I'm really looking for something that plays fantastic when it is bowed but I bet that plays nicely either way. I'll give it a look.

Hi there, I'm getting around to looking thoroughly for a new bass as an upgrade to my current ply, looking to stay around $3k or under. I perform mostly orchestral music and occasionally play jazz/bluegrass, but the bowed sound is my priority. Looking to go play these in the next few weeks, but...

Thanks for the offer! I'll let you know if the opportunity arises but it's unlikely that I'll be headed down that way anytime super soon.

Thanks for the tip! I have emailed with Mark before but a call would be worth it to chat a little more in depth.

I know Bob is for sure the leading bass specific luthier, but there are plenty of "smaller-town" music shops in Arvada, Denver, Thornton, and other areas around. Usually more expensive, but just for playing basses they are helpful.

Jim, Thanks for the offer, and I will absolutely keep that in mind! I have plenty of basses that I am planning to play in the next couple of weeks/months--either friends or down at shops around the area. I'm in the Denver area and I am currently just wondering if anyone has personal experience...

Thanks for the suggestion! I've been there a few times for repairs but never to shop. I will make that a priority.

Hi there, I am an advanced upright bass player located in Colorado looking around at possible options to upgrade my current bass. I play many instruments and have a cheap(er) plywood bass at the moment which works great for pizzicato but when bowed there is much to be desired. I have looked...

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