Double Bass Weak Glue for Dry/Cold Weather

[Dr Rod]

Should one request a maker to use weak glue when building a new instrument that is going to a very cold and dry area?

 

[Nick Lloyd]

No, one shouldn't.

 

[Dr Rod]

Thanks Nick, would you build an instrument any differently if it were to go to a severe weather region?

 

[Dr Rod]

BTW, I was not being arrogant as to want to tell a professional what to do, I might have given that impression.
The person that is going to make the instrument is a part-timer with talent, but not a huge amount of experience. We are taking taking some of the decisions together.

 

[Jazzman]

I know some makers, as Nick has told me, do not produce instruments in the cold/dry winter months. I think this may pertain to your situation.

Also, if the wood is properly aged, and the bass is well designed, you shouldn't have any major troubles assuming care is taken. On the other hand, I know first hand that a climate changes drastically between winter & summer is a nightmare with regards to basses.

 

[arnoldschnitzer]

Should one request a maker to use weak glue when building a new instrument that is going to a very cold and dry area?

No. Request a roundback, no external rib linings, made of extremely dry wood and assembled in the winter. Swelling is much less of a problem than shrinkage with a new bass.

 

[Dr Rod]

Thanks Arnold

 

[Nick Lloyd]

I know some makers, as Nick has told me, do not produce instruments in the cold/dry winter months. I think this may pertain to your situation.

I didn't tell you that. Building/restoring flatbacks is best kept to the drier months, not June, July, August.

 

[Jazzman]

I didn't tell you that. Building/restoring flatbacks is best kept to the drier months, not June, July, August.

I must be mistaken as to what you told me. I believe we were discussing Shen production.