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I'm working on my double thump proficiency. Things seem to be okay but I realized that in a particular case I'm not sure what I should be doing or if the technique is even used in such a scenario. I have been working with running scales with doing the down up with the thumb but not hitting the...

Hi, I recently moved to New Orleans. I was previously borrowing a bass from my Uncle, which I returned for the move. I am hoping to get my own down here and have been interested in hybrids. However, I am pretty ignorant about the additional care that they may require. I have heard moving a bass...

So I have been borrowing a bass from my Uncle for the past year. I'm not sure how old it it, but my Uncle got it in the 60's, so I suspect it was made in that same decade. It is a German bass, without a name but the sticker inside actually says USSR occupied East Germany which is kind of...

I am moving to New Orleans this fall and I have a couple of questions concerning pursuing the double bass down south. Mainly, I was hoping to get suggestions for a teacher. In terms of playing out I have only done jazz, but I enjoy classical and feel that it is best way to get technique and...

Hi, I have moved to the upright a year ago from electric bass. My interest is mainly in jazz but I have been studying with a classical teacher for the technique benefits. I also play a lot of guitar and I really got a lot out of really studying arpeggios. After in depth study it has really...

So I have played double bass for just a little bit and my uncle has an old bass that he is loaning me. A family friend drove the bass to where I am currently at and took off the bridge in order to fit it in the car. Luckily the sound pole seems to be standing fine but I am completely ignorant...

I just picked up my first pedal board, a used SKB PS 25. It lacks the initial power supply and I'm not sure what it needs. I spent sometime on the internet and SKB does not list the specifics of the power supply. There is a big electronics store near me and I am sure they carry whatever power...

Hello all, I have spent a fair amount of time browsing through the FAQ posts at the top and haven't had much lucking finding threads specifically about amps with two inputs that are on the cheaper side of things. I recently started playing double bass. I play both bass and guitar in my band and...