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    Double Bass Question

    Hey Gang being fairly new to the Upright, I have a question. Is there 2 different neck scales for an upright? I thought I saw somewhere that there was a shorter neck or a neck with less usable notes? for a lack of better terms, let me see if I can better discribe it. . . where the...
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    Double Bass New Hartke HyDrive 5410C

    Has anyone here been able to get their hands on a New Hartke HyDrive 5410C ? Here a little info. . . . It's a new Combo Not yet available in the Samash stores on the east coast in the USA, this is a Sam Ash Brand and it's seem to be available on the west coast, and some mail order houses and...
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    Hartke HyDrive 5410C

    Has anyone here been able to get their hands on a New Hartke HyDrive 5410C ? Here a little info. . . . It's a new Combo Not yet available in the Samash stores on the east coast in the USA, this is a Sam Ash Brand and it's seem to be available on the west coast, and some mail order houses and...
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    Marshall MB4410

    Thank you Mohawk, That's the most info i have found on the MB series anywhere! I really would like to get one soon! to replace a Hartke Kickback 15, being that I will be playing out again after 25 years! Frank
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    Marshall MB4410

    OK I looked up to page 20 of Amps and did not see any thread Has anyone ever tried or owned a Marshall MB Series Bass combo? Most dealers here don't carry the bass amps, A small hand full might carry a few small practice amps, here in NY, I want a combo that's Loud - Reliable - Simple to...
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    Double Bass FMI Update

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, I finally found a place on Long Island That does not have a website or advertise anywhere, It has been in business from the looks of things there for at least 50+ years. Has anyone ever heard of Scott Russ...
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    Double Bass Anyone ever purchased from FMI in CA.

    Thanks, I called Gullihur Music and spoke to a real nice gentelmen, and no one answered at Fretwell, I like the Idea of the Bass being set up before I get it! Like I said the couple of Luthier I spoke to out here did not sound to friendly and quoted some crazy prices. Fretwell will carry me...
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    Double Bass Anyone ever purchased from FMI in CA.

    Has anyone ever purchased from this place in CA. http://store.gotofmi.com/index.html FMI has some interesting Uprights, and they do complete set up's, I want to purchase my first upright, Not sure what to get or what I want, Or if I will stick with it after a few weeks / months, I have Played...
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    Double Bass Ashdown Amps - Anyone Using them here?

    I'm glad to hear you are happy with the Ashdown MAG-300 I am going to order sight unseen or heard MAG-300 210 combo with extention cab. Makes me feel a little better knowing that it is suitable for both electric and upright Frank