Recent content by formy2000

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    Double Bass How did you afford your bass? (DB forum thread)

    I played guitar before bass. So switching instruments when I was 13 wasn't too favorable to my parents. I had to babysit, shovel snow, paper route to get 1/2 the $$$. The parents seen I was trying and matched me. 35 years later and I wish they could still match me :p
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    Double Bass Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis: BASS SOLUTIONS

    As others have mentioned. Nickel was also the root to my eczema breaking out. I've played for over 30 years and it wasn't until 2003 that I started having issues. The doctor suggested that I switch to stainless steel strings instead of nickel wound and I have had no problem since.... Until...