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Hi guys, My doublebass neck is coming off and I have already shown this to a luthier in Penang. He said I could either 1. Glue the old neck back in with hide glue. or 2. Change the neck & fingerboard. (worn some grooves into the existing fingerboard so might as well get it replaced). I'd...

Hi guys, I'd like some advice on what would be a good app to get for recording my practice sessions in MP3 format on a smartphone (Sony Xperia L). There are a ton of recording apps out there but I'd prefer your opinion instead. There is no sound recorder app on my phone as it has not been...

Hi, Anyone have any suggestions on how I can deodorize a bow case? I just had my bow rehaired (Black hair) & bought a new bow case at the same time. After one week of use, I noticed a smell sorta like dried saliva (don't ask) :). Any suggestions on how I should deodorize the case? I don't...

Hi Patrick, Could you take a look at the score for "L'Italiana in Algeri" as per link. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I've got 2 questions. 1. The bowing for the 7th bar from the end of the piece doesn't make sense. The bowing for the 6th bar from the end of the piece looks correct...

Hi guys, I'd appreciate any advice on what stand I should get? I currently play the double bass & am looking for a portable stand. Most of the stands that I've come across are fine if you aren't standing however, as I stand when I'm playing, it's kind of hard to keep an eye on the score & the...

Hi, I have a crack on the left side of my double bass from the F hole extending about 6 inches along the grain. This crack is pre existing & has been repaired ( a few years back) before but it cracked again a little early this year & I have been using the bass as is as I was & still am kind of...

Hi, I am playing the following pieces for an upcoming concert & would appreciate any tips you have on them. WA Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro: Overture WA Mozart – G Minor Symphony (No 40) Johann Straus, II – Die Fledermaus Overture Beethovan – Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67...

Looks like the NS NXT is finally out. Anyone have any comments on this instrument? http://www.nedsteinberger.com/instruments/nxtbass.php

Hi Matthijs, I'm about to pull the trigger on an EURB & I've narrowed it down to the WAV & the NXT (for portability) & the SLB-200( Just like the way Chris Minh Doky plays it) if I can get a second hand one. Don't really know much about EURBs so I'm really grateful for everyone here in the forum...