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Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but... I just wanted to let as many folks as possible know: I thought I was buying a set of strings from Concord Music (a very reputable dealer and distributor) when in fact I was buying ZILCH from a site that looked almost exactly like theirs...

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/arts/music/pernambuco-wood-bows.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xlA.frl1.WJb8s3OjRm-x&smid=url-share (If you can't open the link a pdf is attached)

We have a discussion about the circled note in the attached: 3 bars before letter "F" - is the flatted F# played as an F natural or an E? Wouldn't an "E" need to be written with a natural first (to cancel the sharp) and then the flat? Our conductor says "E"... still...? Thanks, Louis

Anybody know this guy in the UK? If so, please contact me privately. Thanks Louis

Anybody know this guy in the UK? If so, please contact me privately. Thanks Louis

I have a Stenholm extension. Does anyone know where to get replacements for the little springs under the keys? Thanks!

Just fyi: $18M worth of counterfeit guitars seized at L.A., Long Beach ports

I've treated myself to a new Arcus S7 and the Vingo bow has now become superfluous! (I have an Arcus S6 and an older Concerto model). This particular bow was the first German "Bouncy" Vingo made. They sent it to me with a snakewood Pfretzschner frog originally, but the frog cracked during...

The bow is an "S.Pierre" model by Jon Paul bows out of Utah; very well made (as are all their bows) @136 gr; 22 1/2" playable hair; 27 1/2" length (excluding screw/button) The bow pulls a very warm sound(especially on guts!); spiccato is ok but not great, as sandalwood is not the densest of...

Really nice, no-name bow (just as the title says). Good quality pernumbucco. Probably a German shop bow from the 1970s or 80s. Recently rehaired by Taylor Sullivan here in LA. A solid back up bow; now just sits on a shelf. It should be put to better use. @ 132 gr 22" playable hair 29 1/2"...

Don -- if I melt this down, does it turn into a Manhattan or an Old Fashion?? Eli- if you mix it with Pappy Van Winkle, you could charge as much as Leatherwood. I have no idea if it's any good, but I'm tempted to get a cake just to sniff (chew???) at rehearsals with one or two of the...

https://www.npr.org/ This morning's Tiny Desk concert

Lightly used set of old formula Kolstein Heritage strings in excellent condition. The set has both E and Ext. E/C. $100 plus shipping. Thanks Louis

Any ideas on the attached? The problem isn't so much the notes/fingering or staccato bowing. It's that after 6 or 8 bars of repetitive movement, my old arthritic hands just cramp up and jam, whether I use 1-2 or 2-4 etc (and I still have the Mendelssohn 5th to do after intermission). Frankly...

Made to my specs in 2019 by Vingo's Master Zhao bowmaker, it's a very nice Pfretszchner-style German bow: Weight - 128.5g Length - 75.3cm Balance point - 27cm including bow screw The photos are from Vingo during the bow making process; except for the photo of the bow with black hair (recent...

New old stock Velvet Anima E/C - unopened in packaged; never put on. I bought it a few weeks ago from String Emporium but have decided to stay with the Jargar Forte E/C. $75 shipped. Thanks. Louis

A New Yorker Cartoon (attached)

Two Gamut A strings: Silver wound light A - on the bass one day - $90 Copper wound medium A - new in package - $90 Shipping included. Thanks Louis

I came across an interesting luthier from Argentina. I know nothing about him, but his work looks interesting. Anyone?

I think "synlon" was the predecessor of "perlon" for synthetic strings (and maybe tennis racquets, too). Anybody if it was any good? I found an old string (don't ask) from the 1970s (I guess) made of "synlon" but I'm actually afraid to string it on! Yikes!!

Bought lightly used (not on TB). In excellent condition. On my bass a day. Not for me. $75 includes US domestic postage.

I was at the Hollywood Bowl concert that Herbie Hancock organized for the late Wayne Shorter. There were guest appearances by Joni Mitchell and Carlos Santana, but the highlights for me were appearances by esperanza spalding, Marcus Miller, John Pattitucci and Ron Carter (seriously). Geez-louise!

I'm looking for a Spiro solo B (3rd String/A). Either 4/4 (S43) or 3/4 (S37? - I think). Any condition. It's a test on my bass with guts. Thanks Louis

Mrs F and I were in Italy for the past ten days and along with the usual hits of Florence, Venice and Rome, we had two great double bass sightings: 1) A Cristofori 5-string double bass from @ 1715 (notice the gut strings) in Florence at the Accademia; 2) Dragonetti's Gaspar da Salo bass at St...

I've had several Prochownik bows over the years and this is one of his best. For health reasons I'm almost using the Arcus bows now and this should do more than sit on my shelf. 126gr. Recent rehair. Terrific bow. No case, but trials available. Buyer pays for shipping. Thanks, Louis

Anyone use his bows? I know Joseph Conyers has one that he speaks highly of. Thanks

The LA Lawyers orchestra has a concert at Disney Hall June 17 (program attached). Normally I play with the orchestra, but will be in Italy on vacation and another bassist will be in Spain, so they are short-handed. Would anyone be interested in helping out? (no pay). It's a good community...

The New York Phil just performed it with the same team that premiered it in Helsinki: Tremendous world premiere for Felipe Lara’s Double Concerto by Esperanza Spalding, Claire Chase, Susanna Mälkki and the Helsinki Philharmonic The NY Times review (attached) has the Vimeo of the full concerto...

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16 year old Maggie Carter plays the Proto Carmen fantasy with the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Wow! Young double-bass phenom gets Portland Youth Philharmonic spotlight

I'm playing with a community orchestra, doing the Brahms 1rst Symphony. The bass section (not my regular orchestra) is using the bowings from the Oscar Zimmerman book, which are almost EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE of my bowings from the old Breitkopf & Hartell orchestra excerpts. Of course I've copied...

I assume we are also now an "asset class": Should You Be Investing in Stringed Instruments?

I know they are popular guitar and bass guitar strings, but has any one tried their orchestra strings: Link Removed (they also make a fractional/student "blue tag" string) Thanks!

Recently I've seen several shops advertise "sandalwood" bows - these are generally student/conservatory level sticks in the $200-400 range; and are either "yellow" or "green" -- other types/species(?) are "red" and "white". In some violin posts I've read that sandalwood bows produce a very warm...

Velocity Voyager Braided French Bass Bow Anybody know about them (French and German) weight @136 gr.?

FYI https://www.thestrad.com/lutherie/pernambuco-the-worst-case-scenario/15639.article

Just 'cause its a slow day: Of the high-end Markneukirchen bow makers (Pfretzschner, Dolling, Uebel, Hoyer, Seifert, Paulus etc), are there noticeable differences or preferences that people have among them? I've found the Hoyer, Seifert and Dolling sticks generally stiffer (in a good way) and...

I suppose this goes here: Owner of thriving musical instrument business says he is living the American Dream

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Insights to music making before Youtube: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] If the link doesn't open, let me know and I'll post a pdf. Louis