Recent content by j3ffrey

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    Double Bass Practice techniques

    thanks David, I'll check those out
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    Double Bass Practice techniques

    Hey thanks for the advice
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    Double Bass Practice techniques

    I have been playing guitars and electric basses for many years now. About 3 years ago I finally bought a double bass (wanted one forever). I am doing pretty well playing pizzacato (Spelling?) -Jazz and Funk Styles. However I am very interested in arco technique. I have a bow and some basic...
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    Double Bass Fishman Pick-up problem

    I recently bought an upright fitted with a Fishman Full Circle pick-up. After a few months it stopped working altogether for no reason. Does anyone have any troubleshooting suggestions? I would rather not remove the bridge ifI don't have to. Has anybody else had this problem. It seems...
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    Double Bass Dead string?

    I am a new owner of an upright bass. I have been playing electric bass guitar for almost 20 years. My new bass is sweet except for one frustrating issue. The A string has a distinct thud. I Barely noticed till I plugged in to an amp and now it drives me nuts. Have no idea how old they are...