Recent content by rodthebass

Funny, with all my years as a woodworker I have not come across ipe? About 27 years ago I thought I'd take advantage of my years of making fine furniture, joinery, music and audio electronics and made a few bass guitars most of which I sold to pro musicians. I kept 2 for my own use one of which...

Hello Don, I am quite flattered that my first offering to this site concerning a little aside that I had performed Nearly 30 years ago should draw in your discerning attention. Thankfully, as much as I love the sound of a well played bull fiddle, there is no danger that I shall be let loose on...

I have seen a few instances where someone has had trouble dealing with bass necks not dealing too well with string tension. Although I am essentially a luthier of bass guitars come bass player, some years back I was approached by an acquaintance to help him sort out his double bass which had a...