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Double Bass "The Handy Double Bassist", by Arnold Schnitzer

SAlcott

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Aug 22, 2007
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I recently received a copy of this book, and after reading it, can recommend it for every double bass player, handy or not. Arnold explains in clear terms all the important things a bass owner should know about how to care for their instrument. Even if a player does nothing more than change strings and make sure the bridge is straight, knowing what goes into troubleshooting and repair is useful knowledge, and if there's no luthier available, following the advice given here can keep the owner from making things worse. Available at the ISB store.
 
Hello friends and fellow Bass lovers! Thank you, Steve for your nice review. I wanted to take a minute to explain the genesis of this book: I spent a lot of time holed up in the house during the worst of the pandemic. I decided to put this thing together as a project to try and maintain my sanity. As I got started, the concept grew and I surpassed my technical ability to arrange the material electronically. Fortunately, my apprentice, Christian Chesanek, possesses all the skills to arrange and present the material using a computer program. So off we went, through many iterations and edits, finally arranging at a finished project about a year later than we'd hoped. I insisted on setting what is essentially a break-even price (after printing, shipping, fees, etc.) so that the I could give back to the community that has made me a living for several decades. My hope is that many amateur and professional bassists will benefit from using the material within. I appreciate the patronage of all the bassists who have frequented my shops and purchased my instruments over the years! Much Bass Love...
 
It's in the works, yes.

Hi Arnold. Thanks for so many years of contributions to our shared craft, and for your love of all things bass. I will request our school library order a physical copy immediately, and let our classical and jazz bass students know about its arrival. Please let us know when the e-book is available. I will purchase immediately to keep on hand for those inevitable moments when its wisdom is needed.