Recent content by NWDwyer

Hi guys, first time on the BG side of the house for me, couldn't find any forum history on this one. I have a friend's EB-0 slothead on the bench, trussrod has become unattached at the body end and will require a fretboard removal. Before I do the usual stuff I thought I would see if...

I have had my 1937 S-5 swingmaster for almost a year, and am amazed at the sound compared to full dimensioned basses. I have been told that the main reason for the smaller size was better portability, and can say that it really is easier to haul around. Had to put a cushion in the gig bag to...

While the advice about price is generally accurate, you get better gear for more money, don't always look down on low price. A few months ago while browsing ebay, I came upon one of those ads from a no-name store offering bows at a starting bid of around $10 plus shipping. With only a few...

I knew there was a chance of being killed for not including a photo or two. I have not shot a formal portrait but this should help.

A few months ago my brother was delivering a floor clock, and he called me from the lady's house to tell me that she was selling an upright bass. She had just sent the local HS music teacher packing when he offered $350 for it. She was FIRM on the $500 price, and said it had been handed down...

I nice example of using a 'cello for playing a bassline is what Norman Blakes wife does behind his flatpicking. There are examples in the jazz world as well, don't know if they retuned the instrument but probably did. Nice light sound.

My 1937 Kay Swingmaster S-5 (the thin model) tips the scales at 20.5 lbs. Didn't think to weigh the M-1 I sold earlier, but it seemed a lot heavier to carry around compared to this one..... NWD