Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
11-04-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 18,835
Good question but you wouldn't be able to just...
Good question but you wouldn't be able to just slap on a different frog without altering the camber of the stick, which for a French to German conversion would be fairly drastic (or visa versa). I...
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
11-02-2010, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,479
Identifying a Vintage Bow
I've become the lucky owner of a very wonderful old bow. Aesthetically it is certainly not pleasing or in the best shape but the sound is absolutely fantastic and is perfectly balanced. I purchased...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-16-2010, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,656
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-16-2010, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,656
Belgian and French
Generally I have seen most basses fitted with French style bridges but occasionally do see Belgium. What is the "difference" (if there is any) and why would someone opt for one or the other? (Just...
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Forum: DB Strings at Ken's Corner..
10-06-2010, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,679
Just like steel strings, gut comes in a variety...
Just like steel strings, gut comes in a variety of different qualities. What was he using? By gut I assume you mean plain gut, right? Some instruments just don't like gut strings. My bass is built...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-08-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
No trouble at all. Simple thread. Just asked...
No trouble at all. Simple thread. Just asked where one can buy a bridge from since the luther shops I've been to only have grade C bridges. I have a guy who can fit the bridge and I know what size I...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-08-2010, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-07-2010, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-06-2010, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
09-04-2010, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 46,055
As Ken said, lots of instruments from around...
As Ken said, lots of instruments from around 1900- are labeled Stainer but they're really just German shop instruments. I have a violin from my great grandfather which is also labeled Stainer but it...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-03-2010, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-03-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,845
Bridge Order
Does anyone know what the "best" quality bridges are?
I've heard that Chevalets Despiau make very good quality bridges but their site says they only offer Grade C (Student) quality bridges for...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
08-28-2010, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,731
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-08-2010, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,731
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Forum: Chinese/Asian
07-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,180
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Forum: Classical/Arco
06-24-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 24,927
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-21-2010, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,244
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-21-2010, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,244
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-21-2010, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,244
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-21-2010, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,244
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-20-2010, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,244
"Swappable" Nut
A colleague of mine recently got a new nut made for his instrument to accommodate plain gut strings for period music. He has one instrument and needs to have different gauged nut-slots for when he...
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Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing
03-31-2010, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,684
Dragonetti Sale!
Hi all, just like to point out that there is a brand new Dragonetti publication and sale occuring. Check it out, looks fantastic!!
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Forum: The Bull Pit
03-22-2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 31,481
There's an unfortunate trend happening where...
There's an unfortunate trend happening where prominent orchestras have been turning full time section positions into extras. After all, it's not often that you need bassist no. 8, he/she can be...
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Forum: The Bull Pit
03-22-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 31,481
From everything I've read (albeit I know...
From everything I've read (albeit I know virtually nothing about Jazz) it seems that life as a professional jazz musician can be incredibly difficult, especially in the beginning. Would you all...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
03-20-2010, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,441
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