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    Controversial Opinion: Gibson Basses Questionable Design Choices

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    Double Bass Fingerboard cracking and detaching

    Thanks. The wonderful Peter Mach took it in today and will have it out within a day or two.
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    Double Bass Fingerboard cracking and detaching

    I noticed this today for the first time (see photos). First a hairline crack in the fingerboard. Second, the fingerboard is detaching from said crack 'til a couple of inches from the end of the fingerboard close to bridge. Question is: I have 2 gigs in the next week and a half, should I hold...
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    For Sale One Month Old Obligatos - $100, $95, now $90

    At that price, August is a good month also. I'll take them if they are found. My wife once used an E string to hang up a bird feeder. You should look there first. (She thought It was a steel wire)
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    Double Bass Good EUB for crossing over from EB

    Tuning in Fifths is adhered to by some classical players. Here's a good article about it: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Popular amongst cello, violin and kazoo players as well.
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    Double Bass Bass Preamp with Graphic/Parametric EQ and Limiter

    I picked up a pz-deluxe a few months back (http://www.tonebone.com/pzdeluxe.php) and it totally changed my outlook on amplified sound. The 10M ohm buffer is the key here. It took away the harsh attack and the hollow nasal sound of my Realist. Now, I get part of the well-rounded sound of my Shen...
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    Sansamp Paradriver DI - Worth a shot?

    This is the Doublebass forum (i.e. The Dark Side). I'm thinking a Mod will show up soon to bump you along on your way (BG side).
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    Double Bass RIP Charlie Haden

    There's nothing I can say right now but express great sadness and gratitude. Charlie, you are a great soul and inspiration. http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/jazzblog/rip-charlie-haden
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    Double Bass Eric Lagacé w/Oliver Jones Trio

    I was privy to a great performance at Ottawa's NAC last night by the Oliver Jones Trio starring Oscar Peterson's spiritual son on piano. Montreal bassist Eric Lagacé was in top form with a lithe and graceful touch that was velvety smooth yet driven. A wonderful thing to watch, especially when...
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    Double Bass Buying my first DB

    Here's an old thread featuring some knowledgeable folks : http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f1/chicago-area-bass-shops-268908/ People like Eric Hochberg might chime in with new info as well.
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    Double Bass Passport style PA-tiny room

    Great to hear and thanks for the update.
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    Double Bass Feedback on this bass

    Basics to consider: Link Removed Hopefully things work out. Good luck!
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    Double Bass 30lbs or less amplification PLEASE

    Great post. Is that a regulation soccer ball? How does it sound without it? ;)
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    Double Bass Cat peed on upright case, what do

    A couple of bottles of this usually helps in dealing with the situation: Invalid Link Removed
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    Double Bass How many of you have experienced this?

    That's because there just isn't anything funny about violins. :hiding:
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