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Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-03-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
You elitist snob.....................;)

You elitist snob.....................;)
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-03-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Again, where is the camshaft on a bass?

Again, where is the camshaft on a bass?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-03-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Camshaft? Wrong forum?:confused:WTFIT:confused:

Camshaft? Wrong forum?:confused:WTFIT:confused:
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-01-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
You're not saying that a player should make the...

You're not saying that a player should make the best of a fingerboard radius or scoop that doesn't quite fit their preference are you?

I would think that assuming the neck is set correctly, a...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-01-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
When I bought my Upton, I told them I wanted it...

When I bought my Upton, I told them I wanted it set up for jazz play with the strings close to the fingerboard. I wasn't experienced' enough to give any more information regarding string spacing or...
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 02-01-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 75,400
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
When I got my Upton Hybrid last fall it was...

When I got my Upton Hybrid last fall it was strung with Spiro Mittels on their recommendation. The bass just sounded great to me and others who played it, but I had a Weich set on my other bass and...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-31-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 75,642
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Set up differences/jazz and classical players

I've been curious about the priorities and methods of general bass set up.
As a relatively inexperienced player, compared to others here, I have a lot to learn, but I've played a lot of different...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-31-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,721
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
I understand what you're saying, but that's where...

I understand what you're saying, but that's where you live. In KC it's a bit more specialized, not that the 'Symphony' shop doesn't do very nice work. From what I've seen here and from local...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-31-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,721
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Ken, Excellent advice and helpful explanation of...

Ken, Excellent advice and helpful explanation of how a bass changes with the seasons.
I'm sure this may cause disagreement, but in some areas the guy setting up basses for symphony players may not...
Forum: Jazz Corner 01-31-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 34,571
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Nothing quite like hearing those road tales. ...

Nothing quite like hearing those road tales. What about some of the greats you've played with can you tell us?
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 01-31-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 75,400
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
I've played on a G and D Obligato on my teacher's...

I've played on a G and D Obligato on my teacher's Rodier. The only thing I know for sure is that they feel nice. :)
The "zing" on the Spiro G is something I kept hoping would go away, but I've...
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 01-31-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 75,400
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
I've been using Spirocores since I began playing...

I've been using Spirocores since I began playing again and I'm sure I could have done much worse. After a brief (1 hour) fling with Helicore Hybrids I'm back to the Spirocores again on my Upton...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 01-24-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 209,849
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
RSII straight into a GK Micro. It works for me....

RSII straight into a GK Micro. It works for me. Fishman Pro Platinum EQ that I may actually try one day with the GK.There are, no doubt, better setups, but If I don't get the gig, it won't be because...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 01-23-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,624
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Nothing at all wrong with ply. Last week I made a...

Nothing at all wrong with ply. Last week I made a short trip out to Bob Branstetter's place and spent a few minutes with his restored Kays. There are barely words to describe the playability and tone...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 01-21-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 676,736
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
I'm currently using a GK MB150S. Lots of power...

I'm currently using a GK MB150S. Lots of power in a small package and I can get a neutral sound out of it. It works for me. Although there may be better amps out there, they wouldn't make me...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 01-21-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 130,573
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
Jeff, You got the inside track with Ken? Again,...

Jeff,
You got the inside track with Ken? Again, why would I make it up? It's unique, unlike Ken Smith. Gotta be at least a million of those.:D:D

Clink;)
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 01-21-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 130,573
Posted By Greg Clinkingbeard
We're finding out...........

We're finding out...........
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