Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
03-13-2010, 08:18 AM
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spruce or ....
Is sitke spruce the only spruce that is used for bass tops ? There seem to be various types of spruce available from the US and or Europe and I'm wondering if there is an absolute standard when it...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
02-20-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
02-20-2010, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 4
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Ill get pics within a couple of weeks . The...
Ill get pics within a couple of weeks . The current owner who only uses the bass for display purposes is going to need some major persuasion to part with his 'artwork' :cool:
If I run in camera...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
02-20-2010, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 4
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a new find !
I have stumbled across this bass that I am pretty intrigued about !
To my eyes it is a VERY well made instrument and in very good condition for a bass that I think is pretty old. Very few visible...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-10-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-10-2010, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 14
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I have noticed that many restorers seem to re...
I have noticed that many restorers seem to re finish their basses in darker brown colors ! Can this be to try and hide imperfections ?
Also does antiquing an instrument help hide imperfections ?
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-10-2010, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-09-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 14
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Hi Arnold , the advice is much appreciated . I...
Hi Arnold , the advice is much appreciated . I have varnished a door frame and a breadboard before so this should be a breeze :D - seriously though , Ill get the varnish from the place you recommend...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-09-2010, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-08-2010, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 14
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A local luthier claimed that he 'tested' the...
A local luthier claimed that he 'tested' the finish and that it was french polished:confused: !!
Anyway I'll definitely study first before touching the bass with a brush /I'm in no hurry .
Out...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-08-2010, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 14
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re-fin advice
I am once again in need of some advice .
This is a full size French bass of mine with finish stripped off . I got the bass with an orangey ugly re-varnish job and decided to strip it and have it...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-08-2010, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 4
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Here is a pic of what I'm talking about . I'm...
Here is a pic of what I'm talking about . I'm wondering at what stage one has to take the top off to re-edge ?
I guess probably when the damage reaches to where the top meets the ribs ?
I'll...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-02-2010, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 4
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rough around the edges !
I'm interested in the correct treatment for slightly rough edges on the belly or back of the bass/from basic wear and tear over the years .I have a particular instrument that sometimes catches on the...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-28-2010, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-28-2010, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 10
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Well yes it IS a Framus !! A hybrid type gamba...
Well yes it IS a Framus !! A hybrid type gamba shape with a ply back (probably ribs too) and a carved top . Not too bad for a touring instrument maybe. Asking price is US $700 . It is in very good...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-27-2010, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-27-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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Thanks for the info . I've been offered a bass...
Thanks for the info . I've been offered a bass made by a german factory called
'Glanus' . I have not seen the bass yet and probably wont be interested anyway ! Have you heard of the factory before ?
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-27-2010, 11:21 AM
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-27-2010, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 10
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older factory basses
I'm interested on the take on older factory basses (not ply)!
I know that these basses do lack a certain finesse in the way that they are made. But I have seen a few that with a bit of work could...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-25-2010, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 24
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Thanks for the patience Ken !!
Here are the...
Thanks for the patience Ken !!
Here are the total measurements / with my attempt at inches using a converter on my mac / not too sure how to deal with the fractions though :o
total rib depth 20...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-25-2010, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 24
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Ok , I've measured it up for you just like the...
Ok , I've measured it up for you just like the dimensions in the pic, minus plates of course .
Length = 114 cm
lower bout width =65 cm
upper bout width=51,5 cm
c bout / corner to corner of bout...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-24-2010, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 24
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rib depth ?
I've measured this French bass up and have found the measurements to be the same as this old French bass featured on this site , with one exception the rib depth is only 20cm ! Seems pretty petite to...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
01-22-2010, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,535
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-12-2010, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,163
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
01-12-2010, 12:04 AM
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