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Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 08-14-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 88,844
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I used that amp for a week and decided it did not...

I used that amp for a week and decided it did not have the eq capabilities to get me the sound I need. I use a Stat B pickup which is very full range and the Rumbles primary sound seemed to be a...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 05-20-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,704
Posted By Eric Hochberg
My first bass amp was late 60's when I started...

My first bass amp was late 60's when I started playing in high school. It was a Baldwin with a 15" and 12" speaker. I remember it as being a good, solid amp. I bought a Dual Showman cabinet when I...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-11-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,552
Posted By Eric Hochberg
From a Kay bass expert: ...

From a Kay bass expert:

http://kaybassrepair.com/what-is-my-old-kay-bass-worth/
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-10-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,326
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Smile I have no personal experience with them, but my...

I have no personal experience with them, but my luthier told me he has worked on two, and they both creaked like an old boat.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-08-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 26,780
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Could be, the upper rib on the one I checked out...

Could be, the upper rib on the one I checked out has a rectangular patch inlay. I also remember it being more yellow/blond in color.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-23-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,768
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I had some scoop taken out of my fingerboard...

I had some scoop taken out of my fingerboard yesterday (around 1/16" first couple positions) and the difference in tone and ease of play is dramatic. More tone (brightness), especially up the...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-15-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,768
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Thanks for the replies. I'm asking because my...

Thanks for the replies. I'm asking because my "B" bass has a bridge drilled for a Wilson pickup. I'm not happy with the shape but my luthier tells me he doesn't recommend taking wood off the top...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-06-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,768
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Change Bridge to Change Sound?

I'm curious if a bridge alone can have an effect on a bass' sound? I know that thinner bridges and wingless bridges are supposed to brighten up the sound. Can going from a quality bridge to another...
Forum: French Bass School 08-27-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,058
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Yes it does. The owner of the Tournier and I...

Yes it does. The owner of the Tournier and I looked at your pictures earlier today and thought his bass looked very much like the Mangenot. Thanks, Ken.
Forum: French Bass School 08-26-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,058
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Tournier?

Ken, have you seen, or know anything about this maker/shop regarding basses? A friend of mine has one with his label. Early 20th Century.

A few pics on Facebook...
Forum: The Bull Pit 07-07-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 59,662
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I am "friends" on both your pages, but only go to...

I am "friends" on both your pages, but only go to your website for information about basses for sale and your forum for bass info. I figure most put the "total picture" of their business on their...
Forum: Italian Bass School 04-18-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,874
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Why don't you tell them that to honor their...

Why don't you tell them that to honor their father's memory, you will play the bass and be responsible for it's preservation and tell the story of how you received it at your performances. When you...
Forum: Italian Bass School 04-08-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,874
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Simply Stunning! Wow!

Simply Stunning! Wow!
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 09-07-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,937
Posted By Eric Hochberg
My new bass is kind of an oddball with highly...

My new bass is kind of an oddball with highly flamed ribs, mildly flamed back, a dovetail mortise and, an integral bass bar. My luthier told me the dovetail made it more Czech than German school.
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 09-07-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,937
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I just picked up this '30s Wilfer? no label bass....

I just picked up this '30s Wilfer? no label bass. A bit squatter blume than some. Similar to the Czech flatback, I think.
Forum: Italian Bass School 07-12-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 204,445
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Any comments on these also for sale on the ISB...

Any comments on these also for sale on the ISB site? I'm not sure if you saw them.
Forum: Italian Bass School 07-11-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 204,445
Posted By Eric Hochberg
3 Cornerless for Sale

Have you seen these interesting basses on the ISB site?

http://www.isbworldoffice.com/bass-sell.asp
Forum: Italian Bass School 07-09-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,182
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Da Salo

This was posted on TB and I thought you would be interested.

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/16th-century-double-bass-comes-with-subwoofer-vibes-20130708-2pm6c.html
Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-20-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,368
Posted By Eric Hochberg
I didn't look at the bridge angle after...

I didn't look at the bridge angle after tightening the strings, good point. Yes, I did walk. The bass is owned by a friend who is retiring and I didn't know it was a hybrid until I showed up. It...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-20-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,368
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Bass feel question...

I was checking out an old hybrid bass yesterday. When I first played it pizz, it had a fairly loose feel, but after a while I started to lower the strings as they were high for me. As I lowered...
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 06-20-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,435
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Just a bass I was checking out, didn't take a...

Just a bass I was checking out, didn't take a picture. I can't see the wraps in your pic, Ken.
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 06-20-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,435
Posted By Eric Hochberg
String ID

I played on some strings yesterday that had orange with black spiral at the ball ends, and a different pastel color for each string at the peg end. Anyone know what these might be?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-03-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,304
Posted By Eric Hochberg
You could also try James Condino in Asheville. ...

You could also try James Condino in Asheville. http://kaybassrepair.com
Very knowledgeable and builds great looking instruments, too.

I see he has a neckless M1 for sale. Maybe he could...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-08-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,090
Posted By Eric Hochberg
John Flucher(n) or Stucher(n) ?? I'm sure you...

John Flucher(n) or Stucher(n) ?? I'm sure you got that far yourself...
Forum: Italian Bass School 02-26-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,121
Posted By Eric Hochberg
Thumbs up Thanks for sharing your meticulous work with us! ...

Thanks for sharing your meticulous work with us! Do you know how many hours you put into the restoration?
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