Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
03-10-2009, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 78
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Two years since I started this post. A lot has...
Two years since I started this post. A lot has changed. Still studying, playing at a much higher level, I have heard many, many other bassists and basses since the original post. Here is my new...
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
04-05-2007, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
I echo this sentiment and applaud anybody with...
I echo this sentiment and applaud anybody with enough drive to get out bed in the morning and try and make a go of the business world and find time to make music as well.
Anything worth doing is...
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
04-04-2007, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
You are 100% correct. That reflects badly on TB...
You are 100% correct. That reflects badly on TB not Upton, in my opinion. They should encourage advertisers from any reputable source. Shutting out a particular company does not seem right. That's a...
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
04-03-2007, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
04-03-2007, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
04-03-2007, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
03-29-2007, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
Greg,
In my opinion, my bass got a lot better...
Greg,
In my opinion, my bass got a lot better sounding after luthier Bill Merchant, got his hands on it. He moved the bridge a bite, he moved the sound post forward (towards the neck) approximately...
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
03-29-2007, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
I have had the opportunity to compare my Upton...
I have had the opportunity to compare my Upton Hawkes Hybrid to my teacher's 200 year old German carved bass. I started studying with Bassist extraordinaire, Mike Richmond. He played both basses and...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
03-09-2007, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
I installed that Stark E today and what a...
I installed that Stark E today and what a difference. The E string moves the entire bass front and back. I now get the real feeling of some fundamental on the E string when I am playing acoustically....
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
03-02-2007, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
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Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids
03-02-2007, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 113,728
Upton Basses
Upton Basses....
I would love to hear what luthiers and other players think of them.
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Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing
02-28-2007, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 27,019
Brian Bromberg
Although his tone is somewhat...
Brian Bromberg
Although his tone is somewhat unconventional, very growly and knarly, I love the energy in both his electric on DB playing.
I think his chops are certainly remarkable yet he...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-28-2007, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-28-2007, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-28-2007, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-28-2007, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,989
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
02-27-2007, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 46,702
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