Recent content by nebuer16

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    Double Bass Cleaning gut (or better yet, Innovation) strings

    Hi folks. I've got a set of Innovation Super Silvers that I've been playing on and off for about a year. They're starting to get a little brown... Any advice on a safe cleaner to clean them with? I would assume Simple Green might do the trick... but not really sure if theres anything...
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    Double Bass Need help - American Standard / King used bass

    I drove there today to check it out. The bass has been through a lot, but general construction appears to be overall fine, of course except for the crack in the neck. The repair job was sloppy but its holds fine, and seems to be at the correct position. Strings, bridge, and endpin will all...
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    Double Bass Need help - American Standard / King used bass

    Really wish I could, the craigslist ad has really small pictures and you can't make out any detail. I'll call the seller and see if he can email some blown up pictures. None the less, any help would be greatly appreciated! If I go out there and its questionable I'll shoot some photos and...
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    Double Bass Need help - American Standard / King used bass

    Hi folks, I found an American Standard / King on CL for $400. Here is the description: "Used 3/4 Size American Standard/King Upright Bass. Instrument is cosmetically challenged but playable. The neck has a crack which has been repaired. Sold AS IS for $400.00" I'm not a bass construction...