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Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-12-2010, 06:50 AM
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Posted By Tomas Bouda
ok, here are some shots of the bass. follow up...

ok, here are some shots of the bass. follow up with cello pics later today!
thanks for looking, everyone!

by the way....89 nails in the back of that bass, with 4 screws holding each back brace...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-12-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,295
Posted By Tomas Bouda
well, its still the middle of the night/early...

well, its still the middle of the night/early morning for me. I'll head to the shop tomorrow and get some glamour shots for you guys - deal? You know, matthew i agree with you about its origins. I...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-12-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,295
Posted By Tomas Bouda
The instrument has a few open seams and was...

The instrument has a few open seams and was unfortunately repaired 'in house' by some previous owner!
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-12-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,295
Posted By Tomas Bouda
Here you go, everyone! Enjoy! By the way,...

Here you go, everyone! Enjoy!

By the way, thomas - is that your GSD in your profile pic? Just adopted a puppy a few months ago myself!
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-12-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,295
Posted By Tomas Bouda
I was hoping that someone would prove to know...

I was hoping that someone would prove to know something about cellos and when - if ever - using hat peg tuners was common. I also should have mentioned that the pics I attached were the tuners in...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-11-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,295
Posted By Tomas Bouda
cello...with bass tuners?

i know, keep it to the basses...i get it. however, i've recently come across this cello with bass tuners on it and i've never seen anything like it before. basically i'm hoping that somebody here...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 05-21-2010, 10:44 PM
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Views: 5,963
Posted By Tomas Bouda
Graduation recital (low quality audio) available on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L7xHnvHPyg&feature=related

that's right. i finally got it transferred to a second generation recording, which i was able to upload to youtube. you have no idea...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 05-21-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,130
Posted By Tomas Bouda
no way! that is really cool. great tune...

no way! that is really cool. great tune selection too!
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-15-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,115
Posted By Tomas Bouda
Talking i don't think i'm convinced that gluing any wood...

i don't think i'm convinced that gluing any wood onto the bassbar would be wise - i seen a few chinese factory basses with laminated bassbars (can you believe it?!) that were sandwiched 4-5 pieces of...
Forum: Jazz Corner 04-09-2010, 02:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,239
Posted By Tomas Bouda
i'm working out of a book called 'the ears have...

i'm working out of a book called 'the ears have walls' which has a LOT to do with recognition, sight singing, memorizing and the like. its actually a required text at humber college (toronto) for...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 04-09-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,624
Posted By Tomas Bouda
new recordings/website!

good evening/morning/afternoon/day/night! thanks for taking the time to look at this thread! please feel free to listen to a 45 second piece! thanks a bunch, i appreciate your time!
peace!:D
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Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-29-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,783
Posted By Tomas Bouda
thanks! that certainly is wise advice!

thanks! that certainly is wise advice!
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 01-27-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,728
Posted By Tomas Bouda
hey carlos, nice to 'meet' you!

hey carlos, nice to 'meet' you!
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-27-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,783
Posted By Tomas Bouda
yes, i use this bass while traveling. it comes...

yes, i use this bass while traveling. it comes in an awesome roadcase that is built by the same company that built the stanley cup's case. not only that, i don't have a hatchback, so the box fits...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-27-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,783
Posted By Tomas Bouda
yes, this is a peter chandler bass. this bass is...

yes, this is a peter chandler bass. this bass is awesome because it is so small and light. i have been suffering from both a slipped disc and sciatica for nearly the past 6 months. this little...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-25-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,783
Posted By Tomas Bouda
thanks arnold - seriously, a gem.

thanks arnold - seriously, a gem.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-25-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,783
Posted By Tomas Bouda
string length lengthening in relation to the D

i have a half sized bass with a removeable neck, i want the string length to be longer than what it is right now - its 38.5" - and i wish it was at least 40".
lots of questions here. if i...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-02-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tomas Bouda
a half-size question

here's an oddball question for you: what do you think the proper overstand for a half size-bass would be?
just in case anybody is wondering...here are the dimensions for the rest of the...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 12-25-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,182
Posted By Tomas Bouda
although...i have noticed that purfling design on...

although...i have noticed that purfling design on countless other basses! i guess its a nice throwback to the vintage ones.

i love the bass. sounds great, and since i've been tuning it in...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 12-19-2009, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,692
Posted By Tomas Bouda
hey calvin. guess what? you have an easier time...

hey calvin. guess what? you have an easier time ahead of you than you think! why not book out the recital hall at the UofT and get them to record your audio/visual? if that doesn't work out, i...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 12-18-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,182
Posted By Tomas Bouda
thanks for the info ken - the part about the...

thanks for the info ken - the part about the purfling design was an added bonus. thanks again.
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 12-14-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,182
Posted By Tomas Bouda
alright, thanks for the info. mine's great! ...

alright, thanks for the info. mine's great! anyone else got something to add/offer?

thanks again!
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 12-11-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,182
Posted By Tomas Bouda
Paesold - what's the deal?

i have a paesold bass that i bought as my first instrument before entering university. i have never met another player who has one, and i can't find much information about them (in terms of...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 11-29-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,611
Posted By Tomas Bouda
do you know the cold cut trio - they're from VA.

do you know the cold cut trio - they're from VA.
Forum: Jazz Corner 11-19-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,922
Posted By Tomas Bouda
i'm still not sure about finger re-enforcement. ...

i'm still not sure about finger re-enforcement. i mean, pizz should be played more with the entire finger - not just the tip. that's how ray brown got his massive sound out. finger tips are too...
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