Recent content by sbeth

That would be good - it just occurs to me that there is a (not very great) German bow in the instrument storage closet at work that I could experiment with...

Thanks to both of you for these suggestions!

Thanks, all! I should have been more clear; it's the base of the thumb that gives me an issue, not the middle knuckle, which I realize is a more common problem. I have definitely found that experimenting with where the thumb contacts the bow is key to this issue for me. I am making progress!

Salcott, what made you decide to make the switch? Did you work with a teacher on that? I have access to a German bow, but not to a teacher right now.

Thanks! I will try to figure out a way to take a photo. I think I may have come up with one additional fix to my bow grip that may help. But the sock still seems to get me the best sound with the least tension!

French. I feel like I probably should have originally learned German, but at this point I'm not up for learning new tricks :)

Weird question. I have returned to bass playing after a LONG break and notice a lot of shortcomings in my playing I don't even remember having as a total beginner! Anyway, one thing that I tried today was really magical, but obviously not a good solution long term, so I'm hoping someone A. won't...

Sorry for the repost - I thought it sold but I was wrong! Great condition. Comes with gig bag and tripod. Barely used.

I'm having trouble figuring out how to include a thumbnail on my listing. Also, I had changed my avatar but the old one wouldn't go away, so I just ended up getting rid of the avatar entirely. I'm normally not so tech-dumb....any help?

Great condition, not played much. I have been playing more on a standard acoustic double bass and I am just hoping to sell this instrument so that I can purchase one. I purchased it for around $1500, but I am hoping to sell soon, so I am willing to take less than I paid. Case included.

Hi! I know that there have been some threads in the past about affordable double basses before, but most don't seem terribly recent and maybe this is a specific enough question to warrant a new thread. If not, I know it can be deleted :) and that's ok, I can try combing through the archives...