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    Double Bass Help me decide

    Hello Talkbass, Landen here. Today I visited Robertson and Sons Violin Shop in Albuquerque, NM (10 hour drive from Oklahoma, phew). Just to let you know my situation, I am in the market to purchasing my first double bass. A bass that will get me through my first 4 years of college and the rest...
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    Double Bass Help me identify my bow

    Hello everyone, I would like help identifying and gaining more information about my bow. Because it is the school bow I have no idea any background information. I do not like this bow. It is very heavy and hard to balance and play spicatto with it. The only identity it shows is the name...
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    Double Bass Shen Gemunder 7/8

    Hey Talkbass community, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about Samuel Shens 7/8 size gemunder. If anyone has any comments about the bass I'd love to hear them. I've been looking into this bass for quite a while but I wanted to hear from other people's perspective. Thanks, Landen
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    Double Bass How often to re-hair your bow

    I'm sure this question has been brought up often but I couldn't find it using the search option. Could anyone please enlighten me on a few things about this topic? Thanks, landen
  5. PCprincipalbass

    Double Bass Back problems

    Hello there! My name landen. I've had lots of back problems when I'm playing bass. I can't stand or sit for very long without my back (lower) hurting. I'm not sure why. It's not because I don't have good posture. I sit up right. I stand tall at 6 feet tall. I do some heavy lifting in the gym but...
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    Double Bass Purchasing a double bass

    Hello everyone. I am asking a few suggestions about buying a double bass for the first time. I've always used the school basses and have never owned my own. I'm a freshman in high school and I'd like a bass that will last me through college plus a bit after. I'm not sure a whole lot to look for...
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    New to TalkBass forums

    Hello fellow bass lovers! A bit about myself; My name is landen and I'm from Oklahoma. I've been playing stand up bass for about five years now. It is my absolute passion in life! I am a freshman in high school and study privately with the professor of DB for Oklahoma State University.