Recent content by semiretiredbass

Wow! Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I feel hopeful that I can get this thing sounding at least passable. I don't plan on playing much slap bass - so I feel pretty comfortable forgoing the L-brackets:) Seriously though, this forum has been an invaluable resource. Thanks very much taking...

In that case, it's probably in the proper spot as is.

@KUNGfuSHERIFF - I appreciate the offer. I live near Toronto, Ontario. I'm not sure how far that is from you. I couldn't upload pictures, but I did my best attempt at linking them below. @1st Bass - I looked into the F-hole last night and saw that the soundpost is off to the right. My...

I recently purchased a used to upright bass (make and age unknown) and although it's generally playable, the E and A string don't seem to sing very well. The A is slightly better, but the E is practically totally dead, and hardly produces any pitch unless plucked extremely hard. The D and G...