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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 11-04-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,937
Posted By Calvin Marks
Good question but you wouldn't be able to just...

Good question but you wouldn't be able to just slap on a different frog without altering the camber of the stick, which for a French to German conversion would be fairly drastic (or visa versa). I...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 11-02-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,859
Posted By Calvin Marks
Identifying a Vintage Bow

I've become the lucky owner of a very wonderful old bow. Aesthetically it is certainly not pleasing or in the best shape but the sound is absolutely fantastic and is perfectly balanced. I purchased...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 10-16-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,999
Posted By Calvin Marks
Thank you Arnold, that's really fascinating. Also...

Thank you Arnold, that's really fascinating. Also the hearts sometimes look different as well.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 10-16-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,999
Posted By Calvin Marks
Belgian and French

Generally I have seen most basses fitted with French style bridges but occasionally do see Belgium. What is the "difference" (if there is any) and why would someone opt for one or the other? (Just...
Forum: DB Strings at Ken's Corner.. 10-06-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,350
Posted By Calvin Marks
Just like steel strings, gut comes in a variety...

Just like steel strings, gut comes in a variety of different qualities. What was he using? By gut I assume you mean plain gut, right? Some instruments just don't like gut strings. My bass is built...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-08-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
No trouble at all. Simple thread. Just asked...

No trouble at all. Simple thread. Just asked where one can buy a bridge from since the luther shops I've been to only have grade C bridges. I have a guy who can fit the bridge and I know what size I...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-08-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
Ahh, it must be that there is a swear filter on...

Ahh, it must be that there is a swear filter on this server.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-07-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
Thank you kindly for the information.

Thank you kindly for the information.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-06-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
I have no idea what you are talking about. Sorry.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Sorry.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-04-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 44,432
Posted By Calvin Marks
As Ken said, lots of instruments from around...

As Ken said, lots of instruments from around 1900- are labeled Stainer but they're really just German shop instruments. I have a violin from my great grandfather which is also labeled Stainer but it...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-03-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
mm's sorry.

mm's sorry.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-03-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,072
Posted By Calvin Marks
Bridge Order

Does anyone know what the "best" quality bridges are?

I've heard that Chevalets Despiau make very good quality bridges but their site says they only offer Grade C (Student) quality bridges for...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-28-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,185
Posted By Calvin Marks
Hi James, I'm in Johannesburg (Sandton) for the...

Hi James, I'm in Johannesburg (Sandton) for the next two weeks. If you want a lesson to address posture and such contact me via e-mail.

calvinmarks@gmail.com

Best,

Calvin
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 07-08-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,185
Posted By Calvin Marks
Hi James, I'm also from SA, but am now living in...

Hi James, I'm also from SA, but am now living in Europe and travelling to Canada whenever I can to see family. Firstly, I know what you're going through. It certainly isn't a great feeling when you...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 07-01-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,862
Posted By Calvin Marks
I own a XChang Sun bass "Master" model. It was my...

I own a XChang Sun bass "Master" model. It was my first instrument and I still have it but would of course love to sell. Nice instruments at a good price.
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-24-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,336
Posted By Calvin Marks
A1 = 1,54mm E2 = 1,82mm H3B = 2,22mm Fis4 =...

A1 = 1,54mm
E2 = 1,82mm
H3B = 2,22mm
Fis4 = 2,55mm

As quoted by Pirastro in an e-mail from one year ago.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-21-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,671
Posted By Calvin Marks
Hi Ken, sure, here's another photo. It may even...

Hi Ken, sure, here's another photo. It may even be a Busan or Montagnana. It seems that they have no real record at the Cite de le Musique.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-21-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,671
Posted By Calvin Marks
Here's a photo of an instrument attributed to...

Here's a photo of an instrument attributed to Goffriller from the Cite de la Musique in Paris. This looks like an ivory nut?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-21-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,671
Posted By Calvin Marks
Very interesting, thanks Ken. I'm wondering when...

Very interesting, thanks Ken. I'm wondering when luthiers and players started using ebony mainly for nuts? I've seen a lot of instruments that have ivory or some type of "bone" nut.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-21-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,671
Posted By Calvin Marks
Interesting! Thanks for the comments. I'm not...

Interesting! Thanks for the comments. I'm not about to go and put my "nuts" in a vice, I was just curious if people leave them un-glued.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-20-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,671
Posted By Calvin Marks
"Swappable" Nut

A colleague of mine recently got a new nut made for his instrument to accommodate plain gut strings for period music. He has one instrument and needs to have different gauged nut-slots for when he...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 03-31-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,175
Posted By Calvin Marks
Dragonetti Sale!

Hi all, just like to point out that there is a brand new Dragonetti publication and sale occuring. Check it out, looks fantastic!!
...
Forum: The Bull Pit 03-22-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,861
Posted By Calvin Marks
There's an unfortunate trend happening where...

There's an unfortunate trend happening where prominent orchestras have been turning full time section positions into extras. After all, it's not often that you need bassist no. 8, he/she can be...
Forum: The Bull Pit 03-22-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,861
Posted By Calvin Marks
From everything I've read (albeit I know...

From everything I've read (albeit I know virtually nothing about Jazz) it seems that life as a professional jazz musician can be incredibly difficult, especially in the beginning. Would you all...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-20-2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,840
Posted By Calvin Marks
Thank you very much to Ken, Arnold and Paul for...

Thank you very much to Ken, Arnold and Paul for taking the time to reply.

Much appreciated.
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