Recent content by mthatcher61

Hi James, I don't think so. it looks like a line there at the start of the scroll. Would you agree?

I wouldnt use the C for Bluegrass. For Bluegrass I am content to hit Root 5 and walk around them on the regular 4 strings with pizz. But, I would like to use it for Arco when I'm playing at home by myself. I'm a fiddler and I want to play with that. I love the low sounds of a bowed Bass, not...

But also I was wondering, the nut and bridge have been 'notched' to accept those size strings, just shifting everything over one string, won't that make a smaller gage string in a larger gage notch? That is OK with Bass?

I noticed that The Helicore Hybrids that are on it now, have that low B (just silver at the top). I looked and D'Addario dont m make a High C string. They make a low one, which just looks like a much longer E string ( I guess for those people with the C extenders). Do you know Who would make a C...

I just got a 1949 Kay M5 B ( Maestro 5 String Blond) . It is set up with helicore Hybrid (Gold Green Gold on the Bottoms) it has the B string on the bottom (BEADG). I play Bluegrass but am learning arco ( I am a fiddler) and the low B is not a big help in BG. I want to switch it over to EADGC...

If anybody that is interested in the bass and wishes to make the proper arrangements for shipping then I would be amenable to that transaction. I will reserve the right to balk at any Nigerian Princes corresponding with me through craigslist that are paying with certified check and will be...

Sorry, I don't feel comfortable shipping. Bass is for local pickup. I would drive up to an hour for delivery.

A vintage root beer brown 3/4 Kay bass. Built in 1955 serial number 37285. The action is really high and the bridge is low. I believe it does need a neck reset as reflected in the low price. This fretboard is hard maple. The ebonization was wearing off the fingerboard under the A, D, and G...

Thank you Mike. I've been meaning to watch the Klinghoffer Videos. I will go over them and this other video before I touch that bass tomorrow. I am also in the Market for a good local teacher now. I really don't want to develop too many bad habits. Looks like I was well on my way.

Thanks for the pic Steve, It gives me a visual to work with.

Thanks guys for the feedback. I'm thinking that Steves stance is a standing variation on the cellist stance(?). I'll try that. I only recently bought the bass and it came with a German Bow. So that's the Genesis on why I'm even bowing German. I have a French bow coming from Gollihers. The videos...

Hi, my name is Mark and I'm a rank beginner with the DB. I'm having a major problem getting a good feeling stance for bowing. Can you look at this video and tell me what I'm doing wrong? Advice, hints greatly appreciated. Thanks Mark

Ahhhh. Thanks guys.

Both of you guys ride with the DB in the bed? OK, I have a low end padded gig bag. Is it more dangerous to ride with it in the cab with the scroll sticking out the back window?