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    Double Bass Project Bass Rescue

    I picked up this project bass some time ago and looking for some information. I am a sucker for the hatpeg tuners. The label states Karl Knilling Bohemian Stradivarius model 17xx. As you can see, all the wood is there just needs many cracks glued and cleated, set up, and revarnishing. So the...
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    Gibson Les Paul HB Bass

    I have an opportunity to pick up hollow body Les Paul bass sunburst for $300. Neck is supposed to be straight and pictures show the bass in exc. Condition. Only downfall is tuners have been replaced. What are your thoughts? Buy or Pass? What we're the original Tuners? Hipshot? Michael.
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    Double Bass Hat Peg Tuner Installation

    I have purchased a new set of Rubner Hat Peg tuners for a carved bass I own. The tuners have a slight taper on the pegs. Does any know the proper reamer to fit these Pegs? If anyone has a reamer for sale to fit these Pegs, I am willing to purchase. Any tips on installation methods is also...
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    Double Bass Amati Double Bass

    Hello all, I am looking at a couple of basses this evening. One is an older Kay which I am completely familiar with; however, on of the basses is an Amati at 2k. There is limited information on the web concerning these. I am assuming from the asking price, this is an imported hybrid. Anyone...
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    Boutique Bass Benefits

    Hello all, I would like the opinions of what makes the custom made basses command the price we see in the market, especially those modeled after the P and J bass. The body style and necks are very similar. So if one pick up a used American P or J in the $ 1k range, what drives the market. Is...
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    Wanted Project Bass

    Looking for project basses in all conditions. Let me know what you have. Regards, Michael