Recent content by dderatz

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    For Sale Shen Willow Gemunder 7/8 5-String PRICE DROP $5000

    Sorry, I just saw this. Yes, I still have it and its for sale. If you are still interested, please let me know how you would like to proceed. D
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    What riff do you play when trying a new bass

    Scumbag Blues (Them Crooked Vultures) Birdland (Weather Report) The Chicken Something from whatever I am working on.
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    Double Bass Tuba, anyone?

    Looking at your intentions, you probably don't want a 4/4 Bb upright bell tuba because you will almost certainly need to play while standing. Think Eb or sousaphone. Older Eb's can be had much cheaper than a new Bb. Try before you buy, and take a tuba player with you at first. Not sure where...
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    Acoustic Basses Volume, Tone and Wow!

    https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Tone-PBB-Resonator-Guitar/dp/B0041T4DHC
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    Tony in Philly's Gig Report - The Flathead Band at Basta Pasta Cabana Bar in Skippack, PA 07/13

    So you're the one! I'm playing Joseph and the b Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat the theatre across the street. Same bass too.
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    For Sale Shen Willow Gemunder 7/8 5-String PRICE DROP $5000

    Here is a new link to the valuation: Dropbox - Shen Valuation.pdf
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    The strap broke on my bass and it fell. Will GC cover it in the Pro Coverage Plan or Warranty?

    How much more specific could it be: Covers accidental drops, no deductible.
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    Double Bass Upright Bass Stand Problem at gigs

    Recommend the Hercules over the K&M. You can actually play the bass on the stand on a Hercules, which comes in handy for Pit doubling. Herc stand is also sturdier than the K&M. Downside is that there is nothing that stops someone from knocking the bass sideways off the stand.
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    Double Bass Switching between Acoustic and Electric fast in a musical theater pit orchestra

    The opening of Shrek has the same issue. It's upright for the first 20 or so bars, and then electric for the rest. You have about three bars to change. Mary Poppins has some similar issues. In both, I kept the electric slung over my back and played the upright, then swung the electric into...
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    Double Bass Hercules DB stand

    I am 5'6". I stand to play the upright in the stand. You could sit on a highish stool.
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    Recommendations for an acoustic bass guitar for campfire jams

    Regal or Goldtone Resonator Bass.
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    Double Bass Carving Bridge

    Sanding down the feet is not the solution. If the new bridge is that high, you don't have enough wood in the feet to compensate. The arc of the bridge is probably wrong anyway. Also, if the feet a,ready fit on the top of the bass properly, don't mess with that. First, measure the string...