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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-19-2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,644
Posted By Dwight McCartney
The ff holes to me have subtle differences but...

The ff holes to me have subtle differences but are more similar than different.
the number 13 scroll looks a bit narrower from the front than the other. the back of scroll looks differnt width too....
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-18-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,644
Posted By Dwight McCartney
identifying old basses

Hi all,
I enjoy reading about all the great old basses around. American school, Italian, German, etc. I rarely get to see these grand old basses up close. While there have been many photos on...
Forum: The Bull Pit 12-24-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,472
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Yes, include my wishes for everyone to have a...

Yes, include my wishes for everyone to have a Merry Christmas with thier family and friends.
Dwight
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-11-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,197
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Thanks Corey, I'm looking forward to it. Dwight

Thanks Corey, I'm looking forward to it.
Dwight
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-10-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,197
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Sorry for the OT

Hey Corey, which bass will you bring to Wintergrass?
Dwight
Forum: Luthier's Corner 10-14-2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,006
Posted By Dwight McCartney
#3 Ken Smith finally answers the Gibson Flying V.

#3 Ken Smith finally answers the Gibson Flying V.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 10-14-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,006
Posted By Dwight McCartney
#1 You gonna talk, or am I gonna hafta get rough?...

#1 You gonna talk, or am I gonna hafta get rough?
#2 I baptize thee in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.
#3 I just love doing the Hula with you.
#4 Like a briiiidge over troubled...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-13-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 43,147
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Wow, very pretty. I don't see a bridge. Would you...

Wow, very pretty. I don't see a bridge. Would you be having a bridge and TP made that matches the elaborate carving of the bass?
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 06-05-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,422
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Thanks Ken. That is the info I was looking for. ...

Thanks Ken. That is the info I was looking for.
It seems that it is a valuable wood. I hope it can be used wisely and sustainably.
D
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 06-04-2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,422
Posted By Dwight McCartney
pau wood?

http://www.comcast.net/?section=HOME&content=data/news/2007/06/03/679756.xml
This article mentions the "Pau Brazil Tree" and talks about protecting it. What is the Pau tree, and are bass bows made...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-12-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,740
Posted By Dwight McCartney
danke schön

danke schön
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-12-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,740
Posted By Dwight McCartney
bow weight

Do you weigh a bow with the hair on or off?
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-10-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,557
Posted By Dwight McCartney
I'm not looking for a several thousand dollar pro...

I'm not looking for a several thousand dollar pro bow. I just know that using my teachers bow, I didn't have to pressure the bow into the strings, just needed to move it across and it sounded good....
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-10-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,557
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Yes, my goodness, there was a very noticable...

Yes, my goodness, there was a very noticable difference.
While I don't know the terminology to describe it, my teachers bow was easier to play and get good steady sound with, and felt...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-07-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,557
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Yes, great idea. I will try that next lesson....

Yes, great idea. I will try that next lesson. Thanks.
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-06-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,557
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Would I benefit from a new bow?

I have been taking lessons for about 6 months and I use an inexpensive ($100.) bow right now. It seems to work for what I am doing, I wonder if I am at a point where this could be holding me back? As...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-06-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 55,938
Posted By Dwight McCartney
If you believe that sound vibrations will improve...

If you believe that sound vibrations will improve your bass, then just plug into your amp, turn it up till it feeds back and leave it on all day. :eek:
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 02-02-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,815
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Today, Michael Buble and Pearl Django.

Today, Michael Buble and Pearl Django.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 01-25-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,118
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Yep, I think the fiddler in Cold Mountain had one.

Yep, I think the fiddler in Cold Mountain had one.
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 01-24-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 89,138
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Do you use the EQ? I would be interested to see...

Do you use the EQ? I would be interested to see the EQ setting you usually start with.
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 01-22-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,578
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Answered my quechins, thanks.

Answered my quechins, thanks.
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 01-22-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,779
Posted By Dwight McCartney
sandbox???

Glad to see another bass site. More ways to spend my excess time!
They are calling this a new sandbox. Hope there is no problems with all the jazz players... too many cats can spoil a sandbox. :eek:
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 01-22-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,578
Posted By Dwight McCartney
two questions

Is the grip the same thing as frog, or a wrap around the stick up from the frog?

Do you try out each of the bows when they come in? 100 bows at a time, whew.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 01-22-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,118
Posted By Dwight McCartney
Now how cool is that? A scrawny-necked...

Now how cool is that? A scrawny-necked rattlesnake bass!
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