Recent content by mattwallace

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    Wanted Older ply bass

    would like to check it out!
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    Wanted Older ply bass

    Looking for Kay, American Standard, Epiphone, etc. Just a good ply with mojo. I am in Knoxville,TN.
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    For Sale 1942 Kay Bass

    interested in any trades?
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    Wanted: Fully Carved New Standard Cleveland Model

    I have a New Standard La Scala Hybrid. Any interest?
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    Double Bass New Pinecastle Record

    I have a new record out on Pinecastle Records, Matt Wallace "For A Season". You can hear clips on iTunes or at mattwallacemusic.com. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.......(it's bluegrass)
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    Mike, I always use foam under the tailpiece in the studio. and usually a piece under the fingerboard also. Looks terrible but it is an audio recording....thank goodness.
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    So far I have woven a peice of foam through the after-length of the strings. Also put on a set of Zyex's I had laying around the house.....It has helped tremendously! Love this bass!
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    i.e. on an up tempo song, I do not let one note ringing until the next so I "cut off" or "mute" the note. i do not feel the bass is responding to the mute quick enough....still ringing a bit
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    I have a set of the Zyex at home that they sent me to try. This may be a fine opportunity to put them to use.
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    D'Addario sponsers me with strings so i have D'Addario Pizz's on the King
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    I do have a metal mute that i can tryout.
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    Double Bass Needing more punch/less overtones

    I just received a fresh New Standard La Scala Hybrid. AMAZING bass! very even and plenty on volume. I primarily play bluegrass and country music. My primary bass for the last 8 years has been a King Moretone. It doesnt have a lot of volume (which isnt necessary since i use it to record and use a...
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    Shen Rogeri 190 Hybrid $2600

    PRICE DROP $2500 FIRM