Recent content by sveinis

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    Double Bass Repairing cracks on the top at home/myself???

    The circular markings: I´ve been told maybe this bass was a military bass (it´s quite old) Yeah, a nice one, but quite thin top, I´m thinking of havin gut strings on it maybe, since I want less pressure on the top. The neck is quite chunky...
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    Double Bass Repairing cracks on the top at home/myself???

    Well, the luthier is 5hours driving each way, and taking top of is and glue is 5000usd here....(Norway) what tools would I need to repair? http://www.stewmac.com/ suggested to glue without taking off the top...
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    Double Bass Repairing cracks on the top at home/myself???

    Hi! I wonder if I can repair this myself without taking the top of! With tools like neodyn magnets, hide glue etc) It´s an old 5 string. Not so important for my to not damage finish during repair on this one. I wonder if I can repair it so I can play it again or if I just make things...
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    Double Bass Wilson pickup into Polytone minibrute 3 without preamp=awful sound?

    No rules, that was my thought too, but this combi was just terrible...
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    Double Bass Wilson pickup into Polytone minibrute 3 without preamp=awful sound?

    Just got a used polytone minibrute 3, and did a gig with it, meinel double bass, wilson pickup and than into the minibrute 3. It was my worst sound ever!!!!! When I came home I had the fishman platinium eq between the bass and the amp and it all sounded quite good. So, the deal is, one should...
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    Double Bass Place to buy tools

    Thanks:) S.
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    Double Bass Place to buy tools

    I need a soundpost setter and some tools for my double bass and also some parts for my cello. What places do you recommend to buy from? Best regards S
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    Warwick thumb thru neck

    Hi! Have an issue with my neckthru 4 string warwick thumb from the 90's. The truss rod is difficult to adjust. Is it possible to have a new truss rod installed on this? Any recommended repairman in Norway or Europe? Sveinis