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Forum: The Bull Pit 12-24-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,159
Posted By David Powell
I am having a great holiday season and I hope...

I am having a great holiday season and I hope everyone else is as well. Happy Holidays and best wishes in the new season to everyone in Ken's "extended" family!
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 12-08-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 339,163
Posted By David Powell
Lightweight, USA built with 5 yr. warranty,...

Lightweight, USA built with 5 yr. warranty, powerful: Ampeg Portabass series. OK, it isn't necessarily "affordable" depending on the definition.

I have the PB800 head (500 W at 4 Ohms, 800 Watts...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 12-04-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,893
Posted By David Powell
I'm holding out for the restored "Mystery Bass"...

I'm holding out for the restored "Mystery Bass" :D
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 12-04-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,472
Posted By David Powell
We will be looking forward to your return, and...

We will be looking forward to your return, and mostly Chaz, thank YOU.
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 12-03-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,893
Posted By David Powell
That sure looks sweet there Ken. One of these...

That sure looks sweet there Ken. One of these days you are going to post a piece of gear that will get me driving to Pennsylvania so I can hear what I am looking at. :)
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 12-03-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,600
Posted By David Powell
What a wonderful story, Robert. Hundreds of years...

What a wonderful story, Robert. Hundreds of years later, the BIG finger at the system persists! Passive Resistance be thy NAME! Poot thot into yer google pipe and smook it, yer TIA igots! And a...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 12-03-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,472
Posted By David Powell
Welcome to Ken's forum. It's not the hustle...

Welcome to Ken's forum. It's not the hustle bustle of some forums, but the info is pretty solid.

What's the plan for your imminent return to the wood-shop? May providence protect you, and...
Forum: The Bull Pit 12-03-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 43,288
Posted By David Powell
Strange indeed. I have been running Firefox on my...

Strange indeed. I have been running Firefox on my Macbook since I bought it in August '06. It is OS version 10.41. There might be some incompatible software somewhere else in the machine that...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 10-26-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,491
Posted By David Powell
Wow, I'm having vuja de (that's the weird feeling...

Wow, I'm having vuja de (that's the weird feeling that none of this has happened before.)

I had a 41.5 bass that was Eb neck. Now I have a 43 that is a D neck. Some say different scales are...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 10-25-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 105,911
Posted By David Powell
You listed several Ampegs and I don't know the...

You listed several Ampegs and I don't know the budget size you have, but I think the best small Ampeg combo for DB might be the PBC228, which is a two channel model designed with doubling on double...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 10-24-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,265
Posted By David Powell
My intuition is that I've never really thought...

My intuition is that I've never really thought about this particular issue. ;) I probably need to read that book.

Years ago, myself and 3 amateur musicians, one actually a bit more accomplished...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 10-23-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 239,336
Posted By David Powell
Uhm, maybe 50 cents ....

Well, I wasn't going to open this one back up, but at an open mic about a week ago, I finally saw, heard, and played a fellow player's Upton Hybrid. Those don't get down here to Atlanta too often...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-23-2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,072
Posted By David Powell
His comment via e-mail (he read your question)...

His comment via e-mail (he read your question) was that rough dimensions only were borrowed and the only real influence worth mentioning is Tourte, which could describe a lot of bows. It might be...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-21-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,051
Posted By David Powell
Ken, I definitely appreciate your insights on...

Ken, I definitely appreciate your insights on finer qualities of bows, playability, etc. I also appreciate your patience with us relatively neophyte players. In my somewhat limited experience with...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-21-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,072
Posted By David Powell
Oh, you were joking! ;) I get it, now. I admit...

Oh, you were joking! ;) I get it, now. I admit the photos are a bit commercial looking. They'd make a good banner ad. Window light and a Canon R5. I'm a recovering professional photographer. ...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-20-2007, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,072
Posted By David Powell
Selling a bonafide Brunkalla bow? :eek: Are you...

Selling a bonafide Brunkalla bow? :eek: Are you nuts? It took me a whole year to get this thing. :o Not to mention waiting for the tree to grow....

It might be in an estate sale if no one in...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-19-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,072
Posted By David Powell
My New Bow

These are some shots of my new bow from Martin Brunkalla:


http://mail.fastermac.net/users/dhpowell@fastermac.net/Pictures/OsageBow/CRW_0003.jpg
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 10-08-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,336
Posted By David Powell
I discussed this once with some drummers.... ;) ...

I discussed this once with some drummers.... ;) But seriously, we aren't the "Stars". We are usually just sidemen, so there is a bit of humbleness that comes with the territory. It is fairly true...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-16-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,220
Posted By David Powell
That's those little alien looking things! I...

That's those little alien looking things! I gotta get a two headed one.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-16-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,029
Posted By David Powell
If you've ever gotten a good wiff of ebony dust,...

If you've ever gotten a good wiff of ebony dust, you would know that this is not something that one would consider, though it might look tempting. :eek: It burns your sinuses without being burned. ...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-15-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,029
Posted By David Powell
......Yes.

......Yes.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-14-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,029
Posted By David Powell
Foundations

The concept is quite simple, but the process of matching is not so simple in that it involves carefully carving out the backside of the FB, removing wood from the neck or scroll, or adding weight...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-14-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
Sorry, had to fix that spelling. What I have...

Sorry, had to fix that spelling. What I have read from her and about her is quite fascinating. Probably the most noteworthy studies of acoustic stringed instruments in centuries.
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-13-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
A bit off topic

Gareth, I will attempt to clear up the confusion, however, I am not as well versed in the terminology or methodology of resonance matching of A zero and B zero as Mr. Branstetter.

This...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 09-12-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 203,327
Posted By David Powell
I suppose it might be worth mentioning that since...

I suppose it might be worth mentioning that since I have improved the amplification method for my double bass, I think the only use for something like a EUB at this point would be for airline travel....
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