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    Double Bass Aluminum Bass Build

    I just spoke with James today. I will now refer to him respectfully as Condinopedia. He's incredible at explaining things to a novice. He is really open minded and thinks outside of the box on a few of his own projects. I agree that he's a great resource. After about 20 seconds of talking about...
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    Double Bass Aluminum Bass Build

    I saw some pictures with the access door cut in the side of an AAUB and I was apprehensive because in my brain I assume that it would take away from vibration in some way. Maybe I will add this next to the end pin. Although having it at the C bout makes sense structurally speaking. "they...
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    Double Bass Aluminum Bass Build

    My goal is to make an upright that isn't susceptible to cold, heat, or dry conditions. I want to make it as best as I can with the materials stated for a decent sounding bass. It's a challenge and has the cool factor for me. It will have magnetic pickups and be in a loud metal band on stage at...
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    Double Bass Aluminum Bass Build

    Hello everyone. I am building a welded aluminum bass in the upcoming month or two or five and would like your opinions on so many things. I have never built anything like an AAUB but have an extensive metalworking background. I have done lots of repairs on my old and long gone Jim Laabs Vienna...
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    Radian 2216 Neo Woofer

    I have been researching woofers for an upcoming gig cabinet build. I came across the Radian 2216 Neo. Everything about this woofer statistically (and monetarily) is over the top insane. It has an Xmax of 21.3 and some really amazing specs. It weighs 14 pounds and is at 101 db spl. Radian Audio...