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SAlcott reacted to NMC's post in the thread Double Bass How simple a repair for a luthier is this? with
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This was my sentiment too. They said it involved drilling a 1.5mm hole through the crack. Might be more suitable for smaller or less... -
SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass How simple a repair for a luthier is this?.If a luthier uses the word "drilling", find someone else. A proper DB luthier is worth the time and expense and might have a loaner...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Sonores.Too loose. I'm sticking with Bel Cantos on both basses for the duration. This was 13 years and a couple of basses ago, BTW.
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SAlcott reacted to basscleff94010's post in the thread Double Bass Piazzolla notation question with Like.
Thank you. I just performed this piece and that is what the conductor requested. It sounds rather rough and that was the intention.
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SAlcott reacted to Michal Herman's post in the thread Double Bass Piazzolla notation question with Like.
I play in the tango orchestra :-) For me it looks like slide up to the note. Typical tango bass technique, especially on strong beats -...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Upright bass backpack case?.Gaines or Xeros inflatable-tire wheel.
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Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. Y’all definitely got me thinking. I think I’ll take the advice and shy away from a backpack...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Upright bass backpack case?.The scenario I imagine every time the subject of upright bass case with backpack straps is this: Bassist puts bass on back, walks to...
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Hi EK, Apologies in advance in case you don't want to hear this, but I always advise customers not to put their bass on their back...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Gig Bag Cleaning, best practise.Leave it funky-it shows the world you're a n actual working bass player.
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Unwinding Spirocore...Safe?.It's normal. I remember taking a bass in to Gage's years ago and upon seeing the fingerboard wear went up to about 3rd position, Mike w...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass Unwinding Spirocore...Safe?.I think when that happens, the core is compromised and the string's being held together by the windings. Time to replace the set.
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Think about an acoustic guitar with a laminate top. You may not be familiar with these, but there have been thousands made. It's...
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass How do I set my string height using this tool?.At least an hour on two subway lines, 3 flights of stairs, 10-15 minute walk, or $85 one way for car service.
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SAlcott replied to the thread Double Bass How do I set my string height using this tool?.30 minutes???