sound post

  1. Davino

    Double Bass Contrabass sound post repair and evaluating overall condition/worth

    This double bass of Czech origin has been in the family for several decades but seldom played. Originally found in the back of a music shop's storeroom missing a fingerboard and bridge in 1990. I paid $75 for it (the store owners were simply interested in clearing space) then $120 for a rather...
  2. Santinotafarell

    Double Bass Why does my bass feel loose and then tight?

    So i play a 3/4 wilfer made juzek upright bass and currently have evah mediums on. The strings have always felt tight, and the sound sounds... tight sounding. Yesterday i went to try some gut strings the A D and G on the bass and the sound totally opened up, i loved the gut strings. When i...
  3. chilensko

    Double Bass Hamberger adjustable sound post.

    I'm always tempted to try one of this sound post, seems that you can make very little variation of the length while is installed.. But like always is money...€399. Any thoughts?
  4. V

    Double Bass What does a bass bar problem sound like?

    I just picked up an old German plywood shop bass, and when I finally got it home, started to notice a buzz. It comes and goes, but when it's there it almost sounds like the bass is played through an overdrive pedal. I have spent the last two days reading bass bar horror stories, and I want to...
  5. V

    Double Bass What does a bass bar problem sound like?

    I just picked up an old German plywood shop bass, and when I finally got it home, started to notice a buzz. It comes and goes, but when it's there it almost sounds like the bass is played through an overdrive pedal. I have spent the last two days reading bass bar horror stories, and I want to...