Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-23-2011, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 186,287
Good Morning,
@Arnold- I glued the bottom...
Good Morning,
@Arnold- I glued the bottom to the block and then used two brass screws in the block on the overhang, which I carved around the lining to secure it. It has been up to tension for...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-22-2011, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 186,287
A status update:
So, I had a little extra...
A status update:
So, I had a little extra time this weekend due to a light studio day on Saturday and having Monday off for President's day. I was able to get the bass out in the shop and get...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-20-2011, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 186,287
Ken,
Wow, thanks for that detailed reply. ...
Ken,
Wow, thanks for that detailed reply. My straight edge is a pinnacle that I paid $40 for just for this very thing. It is really true...
I will make sure that it is "one" business...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-18-2011, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 186,287
Thanks all, for your detailed responses!
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Thanks all, for your detailed responses!
@Arnold- Thanks for your ideas. I can easily play with the tailpiece and the post. I was thinking that. I know you have a very fancy high saddle, and I...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-17-2011, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 186,287
Fixes to reduce string tension.
Good Morning,
Recently I have been reading a lot in various sources about reducing string tension on a bass. My instrument has a 43" string length and the overall tension on the strings is a...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-03-2010, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 165
Views: 261,739
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
10-05-2010, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,774
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
10-04-2010, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,774
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
09-04-2010, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 74,852
Have you guys seen this?!?!?!?
All I can say is wow and laugh:
http://cgi.ebay.com/rare-fine-French-bass-bow-Nicolas-Maline-ca-1860-/290462939358?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a0f0b8de
:eek::D:confused::confused:
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Forum: German School of Basses
09-02-2010, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 118,765
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Forum: German School of Basses
09-01-2010, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 118,765
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Forum: German School of Basses
09-01-2010, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 118,765
Similar Basses.
Hey Bill,
We have similar lumber. I have been told the same things about my bass by different sources. Part of the problem is that basses are so different that violin specialist luthiers are...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
06-11-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 63,968
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
05-09-2010, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 372,924
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Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing
04-18-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 37,638
Ken,
Did this piece on my Master's recital...
Ken,
Did this piece on my Master's recital and Levinson's version is right on the money. I paired it with Chanson Triste- Koussevitzky.
My program was:
Vivaldi Cello Sonata in A Minor-...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
04-14-2010, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,708
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Forum: English Basses & the British Isles
12-19-2009, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 98,858
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
12-04-2009, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,990
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Forum: Italian Bass School
11-03-2009, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 28,690
Nice.
I know it's not "ideal" from most builder's perspectives, but I love the look of a slab cut top!
BG
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Forum: English Basses & the British Isles
10-30-2009, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 94,830
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Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing
10-18-2009, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 93,283
OK, so what you are saying is that the 3rd and...
OK, so what you are saying is that the 3rd and 6th scale degrees are the ones to worry about? Unison is perfect, 4th is perfect, 5th is perfect, octave is perfect. Second is one whole step away...
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Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing
10-15-2009, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 93,283
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Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing
10-15-2009, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 93,283
I understand what you are saying Joel, but you...
I understand what you are saying Joel, but you must be able to play a half step or whole step in tune to be able to play correctly with the drone. What is understood, in my head, is that you are...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
10-14-2009, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,845
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Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing
10-13-2009, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 93,283
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