Recent content by uptonbass

No. Start here. I don't think it helps educate anyone if I just say X is the multiplier to establish vibrational length relative to given length of an instruments existing string length. We couldn't use a fret calculation unless it allows for a variable string length, then yes once you have...

Hi Iona bass, it's 100% mathematical. I've been told "Luthiers" figure it out by testing and moving the stops and nut.. Omg!!! That being said you are VERY correct, on the position of the c# and d on that bass, I remember once seeing it I had the guys pull the d stop, plug the holes and move...

Well guys, thanks for the support... back to the drawing board, the old site is back up for now. Gary

Looks like FUN! Roving double bass repair...crap with all the basses in there you'll be sleeping outside

Get that plug out of there, I'd guess it was put in to halt the small edge crack in lieu of purfling to halt edge damage. I'm certain its what created the issue. Then get the back off on both sides of the crack all the way to the upper corner and neck block. It could be twist or tension in...

Sorry if I'm missing the point here, is this a job posting or just theoretical discussion? Or just a general reach out for the area? It's an interesting economical discussion tho...gosh the climate sounds like a treat as we get ready for some snow here in the Northeast! Sounds exciting...that...

Here you go; Invalid Link Removed nearly all the necks I've seen on those instruments do that in one way or another, also the back bracings are let into the rib linings so when things go haywire with long term (un)care (dehydrated) they don't like going back together without quite a bit of...

I'd start with the soundpost, I bet you can get a decent sound with your current strings nudging that post a little closer and/or a new tighter post. I feel every string/bass combo needs post adjustment to meet the players requirements. I do also agree with Kungfu, spiros can be surprisingly...

I wonder the relation/link of this "Johan" Rauner. To that of; M. W. Rauner of Berlin Est 1925 then Klingenthal - exporters of "commercial" violins, mandolins and lutes. Coincidence? Same fam? Fictitious first name?

Start by playing with the position/location in the bridge. The wrong spot can render the pickup useless,and the right spot...ahhhh! Also if you have the bass max still in the bridge that will have a muting effect on the bottom end of what the RS can "hear". Gary

Rob, I'd get out and play more of the right basses now you have started to identify the sound you are after. Just like you have with the 7/8ths. Find the commonalities of pattern, feel and what contributes to the bass that makes you say....that's it! (or close to) Who's sound do you like for...

No, some great great players can bow spiros, they can blend in any section doing so. I think you're missing what I'm saying. Actually IN the section one may be able to hide the hybrid with a low C. But, unto itself Arco in the low registers, a great great hybrid still sounds like a hybrid...

Jed and Arnold both will do you right. My opinion; JAZZ pizz & arco, c ext hybrid sure. For me tho once the bass is being used for section or solo orch work (more the prior in the bottom end) I feel I can really hear the back of a hybrid with a 5'r or C-ext. BUT...beauty of a C-ext, you can...

Bump; Still missing my $14,400 and interest.

Back on topic tho, Arnold what's your dream bass? Or the epitome of double bass for you?