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I decided to give it a try. I am not an absolute beginner but I am hoping there is much to learn here

Comments on her video course?

I feel like its up to the dogs to decide. They seem to be watching over the instruments

While the luthier had the bass, I decided to go all in. I had him replace the cheap, non-adjustable bridge (the prior owner used metal washers to adjust the height) and install a new poplar sound-post (he insisted it would give me better sound with a plywood bass). I've had the bass back for a...

Sorry for dredging my own thread. I took the Thompson to a luthier who specializes in upright bass. He thought my action was not bad, albeit a little high at the nut. After fiddling with it a bit he recognized that the buzzing I was getting was being caused by the note marking tape I used to...

Upton looks to be a really cool place. I like the rustic building

Using a feeler gauge I have .006 inches between the string and fingerboard at the nut

I wasn't expecting my mandolin background to accelerate my bass skills, but I expected it would be complementary in that I am playing bluegrass on both. Not sure in person lessons is an option right now. I am using the Andy Hohwald Upright Bass Primer book and video and I feel my technique is...

Thanks for the feedback. Are there any exercises I should be using or is it simply a matter of playing and get stronger? I am trying to concentrate on fretting cleaning as I play which seem to help a bit. I did not realize that the DB was going to be so physically strenuous to play!

I picked up a used bass 6 weeks ago on a whim (Thompson RM-100). I already play mandolin so I thought this would work out. I am starting off with a bluegrass bass primer book/video. I am making good progress but I start getting buzzing where I am fretting after playing a while. I assume that...

15, that was a long time ago. My favorites that I recall were New York Dolls - In Too Much Too Soon David Bowie - Live at the Tower theater Ramones - debut I still listen to these by my tastes have broadened significantly since then

Thanks. I am sort of a do it yourself kind of person. I will see how that goes and then maybe look into live or online lessons

Hello, I been playing mandolin for two years (mostly bluegrass). I also play a little guitar. On a whim I picked up a used Thompson plywood bass. My plan to to learn some basic bluegrass and maybe join a few jams (once COVID ends) Happy to accept any advice. I started off with the "Upright...