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Forum: Classical/Arco 07-22-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,531
Posted By Bin Hire
My EP weichs have been back and forth on two...

My EP weichs have been back and forth on two basses. They must be at least three years old. I didn't like them on the last bass but they bow (and sound) fantastic on this bass. I do quite a lot of...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-22-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,606
Posted By Bin Hire
Apologies for not posting earlier and many thanks...

Apologies for not posting earlier and many thanks Ken for the advice. It turned out that the front wasn't stuck down properly. The luthier re glued it and now my bass is sounding fantastic. Cost $50....
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-27-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,606
Posted By Bin Hire
Thank you very much for your thoughts. I think...

Thank you very much for your thoughts. I think the rattle is coming from the lower end. It seems to shoot out, sounding almost like a wooden ruler being held tightly with one hand and flicked, when...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-26-2014, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,606
Posted By Bin Hire
Thanks for replying Ken, The bass is a...

Thanks for replying Ken,
The bass is a Christopher that was built in the early 2000s. It's fully carved. A very nice bass - I've played it. It is in good condition. My friend has booked it in to a...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-26-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,606
Posted By Bin Hire
What can rattle/vibrate inside a double bass?

A friend has a lot of rattle/vibration problems. He thinks it might be that the face isn't stuck down properly. Is this a possibility? I know there's a bass bar inside, bit is there something else...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 08-26-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,247
Posted By Bin Hire
Are you still around here Richard?

Are you still around here Richard?
Forum: The Bull Pit 02-22-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438,515
Posted By Bin Hire
We have a dance that we do.

We have a dance that we do.
Forum: Classical/Arco 10-07-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 100,202
Posted By Bin Hire
One thing I have noticed about strings is that...

One thing I have noticed about strings is that the famous players seem to stick with one type. Apologies if I'm wrong with this statement. I know this was true of NHOP and, I think, Ray Brown. Gary...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 10-02-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,123
Posted By Bin Hire
Richard, I agree. The EP weichs work well on my...

Richard, I agree. The EP weichs work well on my bass too.
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 07-30-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,217
Posted By Bin Hire
What part of New Zealand is Auckland in? :D

What part of New Zealand is Auckland in? :D
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-02-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 68,306
Posted By Bin Hire
Sorry Arnold, I really respect your great...

Sorry Arnold, I really respect your great experience but, I have bowed spiro reds and they didn't seem particularly hard to bow. Mind you, I must be honest and say that I have never had a set on my...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 05-21-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,695
Posted By Bin Hire
Please pardon me for the stupid question. Do any...

Please pardon me for the stupid question. Do any great bow makers make both French and German?
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 04-20-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,034
Posted By Bin Hire
Bunny, the traditional types are black, 'salt and...

Bunny, the traditional types are black, 'salt and pepper' (sort of brown looking) and white.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-19-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,160
Posted By Bin Hire
I found Bel Canto strings had less tension for...

I found Bel Canto strings had less tension for pizz - too soft. Different basses, I guess.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-09-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,115
Posted By Bin Hire
Shouldn't the wine be lying on its side to keep...

Shouldn't the wine be lying on its side to keep the corks moist?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-11-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,860
Posted By Bin Hire
Is Oberlin anywhere near Taupo?

Is Oberlin anywhere near Taupo?
Forum: Modern Eastern Europe 02-01-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,662
Posted By Bin Hire
Forgive me for saying this but, the double bass...

Forgive me for saying this but, the double bass forums here are maybe a little less product driven, for obvious reasons, than the bass guitar forums.
A thousand pardons for saying this as obviuosly...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 01-26-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,538
Posted By Bin Hire
I pay $4 for a cup of coffee though, sorry, not...

I pay $4 for a cup of coffee though, sorry, not American dollars.
"The conductor's attitude was, use the Tuba part if you wanna play. If not, don't play."
Excuse this suggestion but, what would he...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 01-26-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,538
Posted By Bin Hire
Ken, please let me try to explain. There are many...

Ken, please let me try to explain. There are many old jokes about people from Scotland being thrifty (careful with money). Yes, I know that is a stereotype, like us people from Bahrain all having big...
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 01-18-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,038
Posted By Bin Hire
Mr Botessini didn't need an E string either.:) ...

Mr Botessini didn't need an E string either.:)
Surely the sound you make is more important than the technique?;)
Sorry Ken, but I love this guy.
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 01-17-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,038
Posted By Bin Hire
Bluegrass Slap

I came across Joe Zincan by accident (a friend posted this clip on his blog).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asoc_pigElU&feature=related
I really like what he does.
Does any one play this style?...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 01-17-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,971
Posted By Bin Hire
People were shorter back then. Sorry, I...

People were shorter back then.
Sorry, I couldn't resist a little joke.:D
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 12-05-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,617
Posted By Bin Hire
Thanks Terry.

Thanks Terry.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 12-03-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,387
Posted By Bin Hire
Thanks Jeff. Good point. I checked out Mr...

Thanks Jeff. Good point. I checked out Mr Quarrington on YouTube.
I also found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaE5s5RTOBI&feature=related
I watched all three parts. What a player!
How's...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 12-02-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,387
Posted By Bin Hire
Sorry to labour a point but are Americans not...

Sorry to labour a point but are Americans not allowed to belong to the Communist Party?
Apologies to all for being off topic.
5ths would include big stretches? I'd surely like to hear more about...
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