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    Do I Need a Set-Up?

    Have been playing a new Fender P-Bass Special for about 4 months. I put Fender Flat Wounds on several months ago. I'm noticing that when I tune the open strings, as I go up the neck the pitch goes sharp (using the same tuner). It's just enough that I notice it. Is this normal? Do I need a...
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    Double Bass Bass on Board

    Well today was the day I traveled to pick up my (new to me) Shen SB100. I was concerned about transporting the Shen in my Toyota Camry. It fit just fine, as others had said it would. So home I went with no problems and unloaded the bass. Feeling like celebrating, I went back out for coffee...
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    Double Bass New Year...New Shen

    Well I took the plunge and closed out 2014 by getting my first double bass. I've been playing a Fender electric but always wanted to learn the upright. The information on TalkBass has been most helpful. Picked up a used Shen SB100 with Spirocore strings from JD Judd in Williamsport, PA. Great...
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    Double Bass Kay Bass Information?

    Like many others on the forums, I've been playing electric bass and wanting to transition to upright bass. The information here is very informative but I still am undecided which bass to purchase. I have looked at the Shen line and also at a used Kay. Could anyone shed some light on a Kay bass...