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    Double Bass Do we have a string silk identification megathread?

    I have seen the manufacturer's pdf.s and websites, but they don't always show all of their silks:crying:, or they just list the color. I did use the search function but couldn't seem to locate one complete list. The TB search engine has failed me in the past:rolleyes:, so please link me, if we...
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    Double Bass Xavier Jacquet Bass Info from William Henry book on page 613.

    I was hoping someone had a copy of the William Henry book, and could tell me what is said about Xavier Jacquet Basses on page 613. I’ve been told this book has good information on labels and stamps, Or if anyone knows of another resource for information on Jacquet stamps. Thanks
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    Should I get the Epifani Ul501 and ul410?

    What do you guys think? Customer service Aside.. I know the Ul410 gets great reviews how about it's ul501 predecessor the ul502/ul902 Does it sound Good? I play a wt800a and 410xlt now.. looking for another rig.. THoughts ??>>???
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    Double Bass Who's Going to Namm? DoubleBass Related Thread

    Hey Friends, I'm going to be at Namm checking out DB's, and was wondering what makers/companies/importer's or stores are going to be there? This thread is Basses related.. Thanks
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    Who's Going to Namm? I'm Having a Talkbass meetup there on Sat at 1pm

    Hey Friends, I am having a Talkbass meetup on Saturday @ 1pm at Booth 2986. It will be very informal.. Mostly so we can just run around and raise a little hell and checkout all the bass related gear,(basses,amps,effects)etc.. with like minded bassists/bassplayers. You can also turn others...
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    Double Bass San Diego Symphony Strauss Ein Heldenleben..

    Just got back from the show and man there is some nice bass in the piece.. Jeremy Kurtz, Jory Herman, and Michael Wais killed it.. It was great!! Emanuel Ax also played some early MOZART No. 22 in E-flat major which was most enjoyable.. They also played SUPPE Overture to a poet and peasant...
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    Double Bass Antique or Vintage style Bass Bow Cases??

    Did a quick search and didn't find anything, please direct me to the thread if this has been covered.. I'm looking for the counterpart for my amazing french bow. I have a certain love for bow cases.. A friend of mine has a bunch of great older bass bow cases which have a certain lore and...
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    Fender Pbass?? What Does this look like??

    Hey TB, A friend of mine, found a bass in his basement of his new house.. and he was going to sell it on on CL.. Until a friend urged him to wait till we figure out exactly what he has... Here is the link to the add.. He is not selling now so please dont respond to the add.. [Invalid or...
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    Double Bass Who would be the best person to get my Bass appraised from? in the S.D./L.A. Area

    Recently got a Bass and want to get it Insured, and need to get it appraised, I was told it is a french instrument circa 1830's.. Who in my area would you Gents recommend?? I feel like because of the age of the instrument, I wanna find the most knowledgeable person in the area.. I'd like...
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    Double Bass Learning to read/ changing styles

    Hey All, I am a New to the World of DB. I Have been playing electric for 14 years, Got a Beautiful Double Bass a few months back, A French made circa 1830's. Have a good teacher, and working or attempting to work from the Simandl book.. lol.. I never learned to read music, My Idea of...
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    "The Official Marleaux Bass Club"

    Hi all, I have Been Searching TB, and was Shocked that I didn't find a Marleaux Bass Club... Could you Imagine??? I consider this this a Serious Crime Against BassKind... Which Needs to be Rectified!!! Here and Now... Hopefully I'm not just really bad at Searching TB.. lol.. So, If...
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    Who makes the Best True Bypass Switcher?

    I wanna get a true bypass switcher.. I need it to be at least 4 to 8 button.. Who makes the best one..?
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    Double Bass Hey Everyone... Help Me figure out Exactly what I have.. 1800's Mirecort Bass

    Hey all, I recently got a new Bass and, finally got some pics of the the instrument.. From what I've been told about the Instrument, It is an 1800's Mirecort instrument.. Possibly a Gand & Bernadel.. which was maybe? originally 3 string.. Not sure if the neck is original.. I was told...
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    Double Bass What Should I clean my upright fingerboard with??

    Hello all, Just got my first Double Bass after 14 years of electric.. and I am already in love... Just wondering what you guys use to clean the fingerboard... and also what you use on the body itself... Thanks everyone... MattyBass