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    Is bass mute good for bluegrass?

    A friend sent me a "bass mute" to try with my upright 5/8 Maple Leaf bass (Helicore strings). He said it would help get rid of extraneous sounds like fret noise or a buzz and produce a "thumpier" sound, good for the bluegrass I play at jams and in a band (amplified). But I already worry about...
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    Pedal tuner recommendations

    What do you recommend for a pedal tuner for my upright bass I use for bluegrass? I have a Gig Pro preamp, GE-7 Equalizer that I use to lower the volume when bowing, and a Hartke Kickback bass amp.
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    Double Bass Looking for upright bass luthier around Longmont to fix fret noise

    My upright has serious fret noise when I release the strings. I have an adjustable bridge but think the action should be raised at the nut. An uneven fret board could also be the problem. Who do you recommend to do this kind of work? I live in Longmont, CO, but am willing to drive some distance.
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