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  1. Steven Auletto

    What year did you start playing bass?

    1975...13 years old My neighbor across from our house in (Thorofare, NJ) named "Tony" had a band that would play in his basement. I was friends with his kids so he would let me hang around while they played . I mentioned I had a guitar but i really liked the bass alot , too. one day in the...
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    Double Bass The DEFINITIVE Palatino EUB Modification Thread

    I don't know why it posted the pix twice... my apologies . The black tape on the fingerboard is temporarily holding a piezo pickup under it. I'm removing it tomorrow . Again, my apologies for the double photos...I couldn't get the doubles off my post. Thank you ! :)
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    Double Bass The DEFINITIVE Palatino EUB Modification Thread

    Great "Tip" ! (pun intended). I'll get one today, thanks for that !
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    Double Bass The DEFINITIVE Palatino EUB Modification Thread

    All repaired and painted. I have to say, the level of construction quality in the body is terrible at best. the sandwich method is fine, but the blocking they used was up to 1/8" gapped from adjacent pieces. I will probably make a new body out of Mahogany down the road ( with flame maple top and...
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    Double Bass The DEFINITIVE Palatino EUB Modification Thread

    Just got a set of these for my Palentino. Big nylon/kevlar strings in several colors. $45 USD on amazon . They give you "6" string sizes to find your preferred feel and tone. Good for slap/ rockabilly type. I like 'em ! I was just getting some modifications done on it and had it supported in a...