Recent content by ynot

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    Why is the bassist the reasonable, reliable, low-ego band member?

    It's because we're busy being famous
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    When a bass is a player but the action isn't perfect

    As a luthier there are several things that I do to try and make a better action on maxed out truss rods. A heat set of the neck (what I call it not sure this is the technical name) where the neck gets slowly heated and then clamped and allowed to cool. This works better with necks that have...
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    How long have you stayed in one band?

    Band I'm with now has been together for 10 years. It just takes so much to find compatible personalities and once you do it's do i really want to start over.
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    Double Bass Buy 2nd bass to practice set-up/repair?

    I double that on elderly. Their #1 Martin dealer because they are a great company
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    OLP MM2 bass...

    I practice with the band with mine. Good sound and my neck is excellent low e - 5/64"@the 12th. I walk mostly and l like the light weight factor. I would prefer a rosewood fret board but other than dirty plays well Till the music fades Ynot
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    Double Bass Endpin

    Sbain I neglected to say I would be interested in hearing your end pin since I sold the ebony out of my personal bass it is easy to change in and out o I using a steel 17mm that came with my endpin till I can turn a new one. End pins definitely can make a difference in sound. I have seen many...
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    Double Bass Endpin

    Sbain I am a luthier and bass player. I have installed several ebony endpins and find the are quite pleasant. They are 17mm in diameter and are a direct fit to the end pins I like to upgrade to. The results are more volume and less thin sound. The installation of a larger end pin will improve...