Recent content by GKon

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    I asked for feedback here a little while ago, and this is what it turned into

    I absolutely love it! Thank you!
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    NBD - Rare Greco short scale fretless "scroll" bass

    WOOOOWWWWWW! Just saw this post and I'm in love with that bass!
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    How many of your basses are 100% ready-to-go? None of mine ever are :-P

    I don't mean this to sound douchey. I'm just answering the question posed by the OP. At last count I have 20 basses. That includes electrics, acoustic electrics, one electric upright, and one acoustic upright. They're all ready to go except for one, and that's because it's a kit I haven't put...
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    NBD - Epiphone ET-288N

    I absolutely love it! Congratulations, and enjoy!
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    Suggestions wanted to protect the back of my bass!

    I use clear cling/static film I bought online. Cut to shape, peel and apply. It used no glue so there's no residue. It's pretty thick so you might also be okay from poking into the wood.
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    Double Bass Palatino/Bruk EUB preamp unstable: dying, reviving, low output… any advice?

    Sorry, I can't comment on the problem you're having. What I can offer is I replaced the preamp on my Harley Benton/Palatino with the one in the picture. I really love how much better it sounds with this preamp. Tons better than stock. It was easy enough to install, only having to very slightly...
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    Double Bass Aluminum Acoustic Double Bass Club

    Thank you for the info. I find it it pretty amazing that you have those handwritten letters.
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    Double Bass Aluminum Acoustic Double Bass Club

    I have a question about the Pfretzschners internal wood bracing. Does anyone know what type of wood was typically used? Sorry if this was answered somewhere in this thread. I don't remember reading it, though. What about the bass bar, and the sound post?
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    Double Bass N(AU)BD Pfretzschner Upright Bass

    I saw this meme today and modified it a bit. Made me chuckle.
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    Give up fretless?

    If you wanted to keep it, you could put ¼" or ⅛" pinstriping tape on the top of the neck. It's removable.
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    Double Bass Aluminum Acoustic Double Bass Club

    That's good news, thank you!
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    Would you buy a 6 years old brand new bass ?

    I bought a several year old, brand new Oscar Schmidt hollow body bass that came with the original gig bag and a T-shirt. I didn't think twice about buying it.