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  1. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    I cant get the sound right on my baby bass copy from MOG. Its new, anybody ever adjust the pickups before?
  2. Karl Beck

    Double Bass baby bass pickups

    are there any instructions on setting up baby bass pickups? Ive searched adnausem, and googled
  3. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Wooden MOG Baby bass, pickup adjustment

    I recently purchased a baby bass copy from MOG in Columbia. Looks great and weights a ton. But I cannot seem to find instructions on how to adjust the pickups? anyone have ideas? Ive googled myself to death.
  4. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    I am looking to purchase one of these wooden basses from MOG, but no one has mentioned how the bass was purchased? I have been speaking with Andreas who has been very patient with all my purchase and shipping questions but my biggest concern is the fact I have to send cash with no form of...
  5. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    how did you purchase your bass? The gentleman who builds these basses requires cash payment thur western union or money gram and it gets sent to Colombia? is this how you made your purchase? Its not a secure form of payment, I am not comfortable taking a chance....
  6. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Baby Bass megathread

    how did you purchase your bass? The gentleman who builds these basses requires cash payment thur western union or money gram and it gets sent to Colombia? is this how you made your purchase? Its not a secure form of payment, I am not comfortable taking a chance....
  7. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Bridge Placement

    Take a chill pill "BASS", I know what your talking about......nice pic btw. ??????
  8. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Is your bass exposed to at least 50% moisture?

    you will never see a carved instrument, older than 40yrs without some type of repair work. It would be interesting to hear a strativarius with no repairs and original strings. If we had a time machine !!!!! ahh but we can dream.....
  9. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Stupid Accident

    Oh boy here we go....Bro I am not pushing anything, but funny that I would be getting kick backs from the water company. Very nice. I will explain AGAIN my statement. I am simply saying that between 40 and 50% is fine unless you live in the desert or dry areas of the world, but this is a...
  10. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Is your bass exposed to at least 50% moisture?

    To arnoldschnitzer.... I don't agree with you entirely. however it really depends on the environment on the outside, if you live in the desert 0% and you keep your instrument at 60% then yes that would be a problem, but I wasn't talking about drastic climates, but a good point non the less
  11. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Stupid Accident

    You might want to get a hygrometer for your instrument so you can keep an eye on it. A carved instrument ( when its newly carved ) will dry out in about 2-3 years, then the opportunity for cracks will start
  12. Karl Beck

    Double Bass BROKEN NECK

    This is a very nice looking bass you have, I will say the same as others and take it to a properly set up repair shop, It also looks like epoxy was used at one time which is a real shame and should never be used on this type of repair, Hide glue is always the best. You will have to remove the...
  13. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Is your bass exposed to at least 50% moisture?

    It is amazing to me even in today's age where you will see so many carved instruments with cracks that could have been prevented with the correct moisture in a room. A small humidifier ( air drawn, not steam !! ) in a room where your bass is stored ( if you have a plywood bass I would not worry...
  14. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Stupid Accident

    That sounds about the right price range, depending on inspection of the inside. Maybe you will get lucky and the top won't have to come off. Quick question....Is you bass in a moisture environment of at least 50%? If not the bass will have to sit in the repair shop at 50% for at least a month...
  15. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Changing end pin for optimum sound

    For Eric.....well I wouldn't say that is a generalization on the wooden end pin. What works for some might not work for others that is true. I will say If you are using a metal end pin you should "try" the wooden one, I bet you will be suprised on the sound difference. Remember, Its all about...
  16. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Glue for leather bumpers

    I would be careful with glueing anything to the outside of your bass depending on your finish, if you need to take them off, you might remove the finish.
  17. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Bridge Placement

    The position of the bridge has a lot to do with transfering the Sound (vibrations) thru the top down to the ribs. The sound post is also important and can change the pitch in sound but not as much as the ribs do. If the bridge is in the incorrect position it can cause damage to the top...
  18. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Changing end pin for optimum sound

    I have experimented with various types of end pins and I can tell you that nothing beats a maple or hickory drumstick. I changed ( on my plywood bass ) a spruce sound post to a oak hard wood sound post and a metal end pin to a wooden ( drum stick ) one and the sound change was incredible.... I...
  19. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Wooden endpin

    Hi there I just posted a reply with pictures for your drumstick end pin question, I hope it helps I have experimented with various types of end pins and I can tell you that nothing beats a maple or hickory drumstick. I changed ( on my plywood bass ) a spruce sound post to a oak hard wood sound...
  20. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Changing end pin for optimum sound

    A great way to enhance your sound is to change the end pin. If your end pin is metal or wood and metal, IT IS KILLING your sound!!! Here is a great way to add to your thumpin.... ( If you do not know how to work on your bass, please take it to a shop ) A simple way to enhance your sound is...
  21. Karl Beck

    Double Bass Roma Model 390 Double Bass

    Hi any info on the Roma 396 3/4 fully carved? I cant seem to find any info Rich