Recent content by splitpoint

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I'm putting together a small rig for Jazz and Latin gigs on Fretless and Double bass. I've decided to go with a GK Backline 600 head and an Avatar B210 Neo cabinet. I want to keep it portable so it will be just the single cabinet. Is there any reason not to go with the 4ohm version of the...

Not really a convert. When I started playing I purchased a Fender fretted Jazz Bass and a Yamaha fretless Jazz on the same day. I figured it would be nice to have the fretless as a backup and to have a different sound. I played the Fender a couple of times and haven't touched it since...

Got my 3/4's from a guy that was about your size. I'm new at this so the only advice I can give is: Do your research, don't buy the first bass that you see. Good luck in your quest.

I did this when I was playing Chapman stick. It worked great and really sped up my ability to learn new material and fit right into a band situation. I highly recommend it. I'm a newbie to DB (had my first lesson last night) but I plan to hook up with my drum teacher again to work on some...

Update - Bass repairs are complete. New soundpost, new adjustable bridge, crack repair (5), fingerboard dressing. Ouch, cost a bit more than I was expecting but I'm still way ahead. At least the top didn't have to come off. I pick it up tonight.

Bob Ross got back to me. The list of things to be fixed immediately: 3 cracks in the top Bridge is definite warped - replace with adjustable bridge Fingerboard dressing Down the road: Replace endpin Replace tailpiece wire Replace strings Dings and dent repair The instrument was...

I met with Charlie this morning, what a nice guy! He's decided that he's retired from teaching so no luck having him as a teacher but he did play me a couple of tunes and looked my bass over. He said that aside from the neck re-attachment there has been almost no work done to my instrument...

Believe it or not my 3/4 Juzek fits into an Audit TT fairly easily. Just pop the hatch, remove the package shelf in the rear window, fold down the back seats and push the passenger seat forward. You need to place the bass pretty far forward but the hatch clears the bridge and strings by about...

Yeah, the owners hands were shaky and he could barely play anymore. Lets talk about musical Karma for a second: You guys know the story about the instrument, now I'll tell you about my quest for a teacher. My mother lives in downtown Denver and walks her dog every morning, she's a friendly...

Exactly! What kind of a bass could one buy for $1500? It might not suck but it certainly wouldn't be in the same category as this one after putting $1k into it. Needless to say I am super excited about this. Once the luthier looks at it I'll post an update for you guys. Did I mention...

Profile updated...Thanks for the reminder Kevin.

My new bass has an appointment with bass doctor Bob this weekend. Hopefully all goes well.

I figured "carved bass for $500? can't go wrong even if it needs some attention." It's so dusty and dirty that the f-hole crack in the picture looks worse than it is, the crack is a couple years old has not been repaired yet so there is no "bad" work to redo, it'll be a new fix. Aside from the...