Recent content by Tenbrooks

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    Double Bass Side position markers

    tez123, that's exactly what I'm going to do. Brass looks so cool.
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    Double Bass Side position markers

    Jake, that's exactly what I was looking for. My luthier suggested at the G, A, B position and I asked her to include the E as well. You've just confirmed what I was thinking. Many thanks for the quick reply.......... Bryce
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    Double Bass Side position markers

    I'm new to the upright bass but am excited to start learning. I will only be playing bluegrass so no bowing is needed. I would like to place side position markers on my fingerboard but I don't know the best place for them or how many would be helpful. Is there anyone out there that can...
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    Double Bass Strings for '47 Kay?

    OK, my first choice for strings will be the Innovation Super Silvers. I've read a lot of positive comments about using these for bluegrass so, here we go.............
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    Double Bass What strings are these?

    I recently bought a '47 Kay bass. The strings are metal and each string is wrapped in "red" at the tailpiece. At the tuning machines the strings are wrapped as follows: E string has a "gold" wrap A string has a "blue" wrap D string has a "silver" wrap G string has a "green" wrap Does...
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    Double Bass Strings for '47 Kay?

    I recently purchased a '47 Kay M-1 bass for bluegrass (no bow needed):cool:. I have no idea what brand strings are on it now but they are metal. What strings would be a good fit for this bass? I've been told Obligatos or Euro Sonic lights would be a good choice. What say you? I plan...
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    FS - 1953 Kay C-1

    Any idea how much it would cost to ship the bass to Magnolia, TX 77354? How would you ship it?
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    52 Kay S-1 Swingmaster

    Do you have any additional photos that you could e-mail?