Recent content by someskunkfunk

Hello, I bought a 2nd hand Yamaha TRB 5 II and found out 2 cracks on the body, close to the junction with the neck on both sides: Is there any way to understand if the cracks are affecting the wood or if it is only in the finish (which seems pretty thick) ? YAMAHA TRB-5II 1998 Made in...

Thanks, I'll go for that. Not sure about the gauge. I wouldn't like to modify the nut now. Currently the nut cuts are quite narrow, they don't completely "embrace" the thicker strings (see photo). So I suppose there shouldn't be tuning issues even with heavier gauge. Otherwise I think opting...

Hello everyone, I've been playing for a few months my new acoustic bass (LAG Tramontane 177) and I'm pretty amazed by how it sounds. It still has the original strings: Bronze 40-95. I was wondering if mounting different strings would provide a more upright-like tone. In this case what would you...