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    Are Thomann 33's Good Starter Basses?

    Another vote for Double bass workshop in Madison. Whatever the brand you buy setup is crucial , Vince is the best. He has student Shens, good...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: Basses [DB]
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    Homemde rosin

    Quick lab report : 6/20/22 One hardened cake of Wiedoeft , a 3 cm spot of hand sanitizer on a paper towel sitting aove the cake on edge of the...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: Bows and Rosin [DB]
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    whats everyones favourite musical

    Candide! On a reduced pit.
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 21, 2022 in forum: Off Topic [DB]
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    We can all be replaced!

    It's not about the machine. The commands or algorithm if simple would establish that, if just constant force into the string with bow motion...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Orchestral Technique [DB]
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    We can all be replaced!

    Yeah, This is really interesting. I didn't see any video of it playing real notes with fundamental on the DB but if it could , would be really...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Orchestral Technique [DB]
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    Homemde rosin

    Nice writeup ... Better living through chemistry with takeaways,and a little stereochemistry but enough not to scare anyone off, just to point out...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 16, 2022 in forum: Bows and Rosin [DB]
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    Double bass making and becoming my best self

    I'm not familiar with the other luthier groups but still believe the bass luthier community is a group apart. The Catgut workshop is I believe an...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 7, 2022 in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
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    Double bass making and becoming my best self

    ... like for instance the VSA/Oberlin workshop 6/26-7/1/2022. from the Catgut Acoustical Society VSA/Oberlin Bass Workshop With people including...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 7, 2022 in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
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    Summer sound post?

    Anima Nova ! I have a new (2016) instrument with an AN post. Very easily adjusted while the strings are under tension. The ability to adjust...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 6, 2022 in forum: Basses [DB]
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    DB bicycle thread

    +1 with a detail : the distance between the sitbones needs to be matched by the saddle. Very important - too narrow the saddle and all the force...
    Post by: oldNewbie, Jun 1, 2022 in forum: Off Topic [DB]