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Forum: Italian Bass School 02-18-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 346,804
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Reinshagen Bass

Don't know if this bass has been discussed here, but here it is.

http://www.reinshagenbasssale.com
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-17-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,889
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I have a similar one on my older bass. It works...

I have a similar one on my older bass. It works well and I haven't come up with a good reason to change it out.
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 12-22-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 36,040
Posted By Eric Hochberg
This is great, thanks for posting!

This is great, thanks for posting!
Forum: French Bass School 10-10-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 33,850
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Sotheby's Auction

Any commentary on this bass, Ken?

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/musical-instruments-l12251/lot.70.html
Forum: German School of Basses 09-19-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 85,693
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Wow, love it!

Wow, love it!
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-09-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,311
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Haven't seen or played the bass, Carl. Maybe...

Haven't seen or played the bass, Carl. Maybe I'll get by there at some point.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-08-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,311
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Is that this bass? www.allthingsbass.com Go...

Is that this bass? www.allthingsbass.com

Go to carved basses, 19th C. Purported Mirecourt.
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-06-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 92,692
Posted By Eric Hochberg
As I'm getting ready to move into a condo, this...

As I'm getting ready to move into a condo, this discussion is timely for me. Please let us know if you find an available similar mute to the steel one you use, Ken.

Also, if anyone has...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-13-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 195,499
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Don't know, maybe I can find out.

Don't know, maybe I can find out.
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-13-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 195,499
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Speaking with my luthier today, who works on many...

Speaking with my luthier today, who works on many of the basses in the Chicago Symphony, I was told that the strings of choice for many years in the orchestra were EA Spiro Red and DG Flexocores. ...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-10-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,419
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Yes, I change posts with the seasons and this is...

Yes, I change posts with the seasons and this is the transition period now. I only have long term experience with my two basses, and this one seems to be much more sensitive and changeable than my...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-09-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,419
Posted By Eric Hochberg
This is the older czech shop bass. The strings...

This is the older czech shop bass. The strings did feel higher last night. I'm sure you're right about the weather. Do you think the sound post going from tighter to looser could have something to...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-09-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,419
Posted By Eric Hochberg
The feel of my bass constantly changes

I love the sound of my bass but I never know how it's going to feel. Sometimes nice and loose, and sometimes very tight, like last night when I felt like I was pulling on coat hangers. I haven't...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-25-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,558
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I love your Bollbach bass. Here's one of my...

I love your Bollbach bass. Here's one of my favorite lion head scrolls.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-24-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,558
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Thumbs up You Must Check This Work

http://www.beeldsnijwerk.nl/nl/index.html
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-24-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 129,650
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Ken, I know your history, and your bass isn't...

Ken, I know your history, and your bass isn't this bass. I'm telling you I don't care if you were playing that bass, or Ron Carter, or anyone else, and put Van Gelder or anyone else at the controls,...
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-23-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 129,650
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Dark and deep sounds like a desirable trait in a...

Dark and deep sounds like a desirable trait in a bass until you try and mix that in a rhythm section. I can't tell you how many extra hours I spent in the studio working on the sound of a very dark...
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-23-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 129,650
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I tried these on Kurt Moroki's Schnitzer Ergo...

I tried these on Kurt Moroki's Schnitzer Ergo bass at ISB. They were pretty dark for jazz and did have some sustain, but not my cup of tea. I prefer Evah Weichs as a hybrid string as it seems they...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-18-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 78,948
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Suggestions for replacement endpin/socket

I'm thinking about replacing my endpin and would like to know which you prefer. I've looked at the KCStrings, Onyx, Ulsa on the web. Any others?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 02-01-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 45,435
Posted By Eric Hochberg
You must have seen this, Arnold? ...

You must have seen this, Arnold?

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/01/13/romneys-dog-on-car-roof-story-makes-him-unfit-to-be-president/
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 01-30-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 45,435
Posted By Eric Hochberg
If Mitt Romney played bass, we know what he would...

If Mitt Romney played bass, we know what he would do... :(
Forum: English Basses & the British Isles 01-12-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 96,473
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Question Came across this, Ken. Are you familiar with...

Came across this, Ken. Are you familiar with Bailey and any connection to R&H? English made?

http://www.sothebys.com/en/search.html#keywords=double%20bass
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-31-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 188,461
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Busan

I had a chance yesterday to briefly play Joe Guastefeste's Busan which is set up with five strings. The fingerboard is extended width over the neck on the B side and the bridge takes a dive from the...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-13-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 162,775
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Just found this one. Looks new? ...

Just found this one. Looks new?

http://www.seccioncontrabajo.com/e-store/michele-deconet-1765-p-475.html?zenid=3d797f6550afbdc64b76312193260a38
Forum: Luthier's Corner 08-04-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 354,020
Posted By Eric Hochberg
^^^...

^^^ http://www.lamario.ca/extension.php?lang=english
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