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  1. Michael Drost
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    Palatino VE-500 Contact Point DIY - For the Bassist that Sits While Playing

    So, I've had this VE-500 in my bassment for a while. I have avoided playing it because I sit while playing my DB and it lacks the body contact...
    Thread by: Michael Drost, Mar 7, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Electric Upright Basses (EUB's) [DB]
  2. jazzyvee
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    To stand or not to stand, that is the question.

    I have had 3 lessons so far learning to play and would like to know the pros and cons of standing to play vs sitting. Most people ive seen tend to...
    Thread by: jazzyvee, Jan 12, 2019, 27 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [DB]
  3. Doctor Intrepid
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    Practicing Alone Poll

    I've seen quite a few videos on-line recently where practice bass sitting down. This seems strange to me, for even when I practice alone I tend to...
    Thread by: Doctor Intrepid, Apr 22, 2018, 74 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  4. glocke1
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    Sitting down at gigs...

    Lately I'm wondering why this is such a faux paus. At rehearsals, I like to keep a stool or bench nearby to sit at...It's not that I get tired...
    Thread by: glocke1, Dec 30, 2017, 55 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  5. Krikcet
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    Left wrist pain! Help!

    Hi guys! I wasn't sure where to post this, so I chose miscellaneous. I've been playing double bass for about 5 months, and I'm currently attending...
    Thread by: Krikcet, Nov 13, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [DB]
  6. Dave1974
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    Standing or Sitting while practising?

    I much prefer to stand, just curious what does everybody else do.
    Thread by: Dave1974, Oct 19, 2017, 140 replies, in forum: General Instruction [BG]
  7. PNC7
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    How does what my pickup is sitting on affect how it sounds?

    First off I love you guys on this forum, lots of quick great responses around! I’ve noticed two ways of installing pickups - using springs, or...
    Thread by: PNC7, Oct 12, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  8. wishforbass
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    Is it me have small finger or sitting down or up

    Check page two for new pic Because I play academic bass guitar I should obey some rule that is general rule of playing bass in orchestra and in...
    Thread by: wishforbass, Jul 28, 2017, 71 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  9. Klaxxi
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    How Many of You Guys Play In the Classical Guitar Style Sitting Position?

    How common among bassists is playing like this? I've found it to be the most comfortable way for me to play sitting down. Idk if its just the way...
    Thread by: Klaxxi, Apr 25, 2017, 29 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  10. agedhorse
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    Sitting a Bass Part in the Mix

    I was having dinner with a couple of (older) sound guys I used to work with and how to position a bass guitar in a mix. Since we all did a wide...
    Thread by: agedhorse, Jan 7, 2017, 161 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  11. monsterthompson
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    I'm dreaming of a Fireglo Christmas (no fence sitting NBD)

    I've been wanting one for a while. Wildwood had a really nice sale, and this Fireglo monstrosity called my name. If you've never opened a brand...
    Thread by: monsterthompson, Dec 23, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  12. KNUP
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    1/8 Upright Bass... Looking to buy one for on the road

    So, I've found that an acoustic bass guitar does not have the same sound as an upright. I'm thinking about getting a 1/8 size so I can play...
    Thread by: KNUP, Nov 27, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: Basses [DB]
  13. dtsamples
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    Sitting at the precipice of a major lifestyle change

    Hey, my friends- So, I sit here at the precipice of a major lifestyle change, and I thought it might be appropriate to share. Over the past 10...
    Thread by: dtsamples, Aug 11, 2016, 149 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  14. A.K.
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    Bruce Thomas sitting around jamming on his Profile signature bass

    Pretty cool. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: A.K., Feb 21, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Bassists [BG]
  15. what the pluck
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    should of done this a long time ago....

    I am not an orchestral player but I play arco most of the time. I have never really felt 100% comfortable with my posture playing french, standing...
    Thread by: what the pluck, Jan 16, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Orchestral Technique [DB]
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