Recent content by FodderJohn

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    Double Bass Lidl

    I believe that Strunal made the Lidl among the other brands it made and discontinued making them about a decade ago. I called the Strunal Co. here in the US to check on this but I could be wrong. I bought mine used, a student bass, and had to replace the end pin but otherwise the finish, despite...
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    I actually have enjoyed the switch from a BG to the Ergo. I find the ergonomics more natural and love the sound. In fact, I play the Ergo more than any of my other basses at this point and the people I play with seem to prefer it. It'll take some adjustment. You'll sure stretch out your...
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    Anyone have any experience with BOSS GEB bass equalizer and the Ergo?
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    Anyone out there use a Boss Bass Equalizer pedal with their Ergo? How does that work out? Also how about nylon wound strings? Thanks
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    New Ergo 5 arrived this #0602 arrived on Wednesday. I'm getting things set up and starting to get used to being an upright man. :hyper:
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    If any of you have Ergo 5's I have a question. I know the width at the nut is 1 13/16 but I'm having a hard time getting an idea of the width at the bridge. There's a 7/8 air space between strings at the bridge but I still don't know if I'm getting an exact size when I use a tape measure because...
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    I'll take #23. Thanks.
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    Double Bass Ergo Megathread part I

    I've got an Ergo 5, natural finish, medium action, high "c" on order and it should be here in a few weeks so I'm keeping busy on TalkBass to pass the time. With the recent problems over at NS Designs (nothing in the WAV 4 is being delivered until January 2009) and the positive reviews of the...