Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
12-23-2008, 09:25 PM
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
12-23-2008, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 90
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Purfling 12/22/08
1) This is not a luthiers tool, but it got me through the job!
The cutters worked well, but the fence had to be modified so it could follow the curves of a bass.
2) Shop made purflings using...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-20-2008, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 33,039
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
12-18-2008, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 42,118
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
12-08-2008, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
12/8/08
This thread is proof that not everything on the internet moves a the speed of light!
The purfling is on hold, I ordered material and waiting for it to come in.
Still working on the arching;...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-07-2008, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 172,605
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-06-2008, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 172,605
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Forum: The Bull Pit
12-06-2008, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 35,711
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
11-26-2008, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
11-26-2008, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
11/26/08
Picture #1
I fastened the top plate to an old table base. This enabled me to work around the plate without having clamps and bench legs getting in the way.
Gracie (the dog) has been with me...
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Forum: The Bull Pit
11-20-2008, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 35,711
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-19-2008, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,997
Carpathian Spruce
I noticed a post by the Martin Sheridan, he describes a bass he made with Carpathian Mountain Spruce. Could someone explain some of the properties of this wood in regards to bass making.
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
11-18-2008, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
11/18/2008
Photo #1
Winter is here.
Photo #2
Top carving. Roughed it out, then started to work on the "east-west" or horizontal arching. Here is the C-bout arch getting close to the outline of the...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-13-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,777
Consider disassembling the bass and making the...
Consider disassembling the bass and making the repairs as individual parts piece by piece. When all the parts are repaired, fit them back together dry (no glue) just to make sure everything will...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-10-2008, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 62,382
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-26-2008, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
10/26/08
Very rough shaping at this point, top plate is still very thick.
Need to refine the shape and figure out the edge thickness. It is 10-15 mm thick around the edges, so I still have a long way to...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-22-2008, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
10/22/08
I seem to have misplaced my camera; hope to find it soon so I can update the thread.
Currently, I am still carving the top by hand; its slow going but a good way to learn. It is tricky navigating...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-22-2008, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,969
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-13-2008, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
10-10-2008, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 172,605
Body length
The body length of 47" seems much longer than a "normal" size bass. I was curious, how does the extra body length effect how the bass sounds (in general terms) and its playability.
Glad to see...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-07-2008, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
9/07/08
I traced the outline of the bass to the top leaving a 3/16" overhang; then I cut out the shape. It was exciting to see the silhouette of the bass appear in the spruce. The next step was making the...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-02-2008, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
Its going to blow them away!
Seriously,...
Its going to blow them away!
Seriously, Since this is my first build, i have no idea. His stand partners all play Shen 3/4 willows and hybrids. It will be interesting to hear how they sound side...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-02-2008, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
9/01/08
Leveling the ribs: Last night I removed the inside braces and worked on getting the front rim flat. Once the ribs are flush, I can trace the outline of the bass to the spruce top and begin carving.
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
10-01-2008, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 89,140
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-30-2008, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,345
Arching Profile
I have noticed different arching profiles on string bass tops. Some rise up in hight quickly then flatten out across the f holes. Others are more dome shaped, cresting at the middle of the top. How...
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