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Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-18-2013, 10:21 PM
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Posted By Pete Wood
Ok, thanks for the advice :)

Ok, thanks for the advice :)
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-18-2013, 05:07 AM
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Posted By Pete Wood
Grooved fingerboard - how hard it is to fix?

Hi all,
probably a common question. Got a nice thick board on my German 3/4 neck. Had a velvet anima snap and are in the process of ordering a new set. Came to my attention that the board is grooved...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-24-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,154
Posted By Pete Wood
thanx, will do

thanx, will do
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-24-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,154
Posted By Pete Wood
ok. I was told the bass bar was seperate. ...

ok. I was told the bass bar was seperate.

Is there anyone you know of in Sydney who might be able to do this work?
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-24-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,154
Posted By Pete Wood
I believe the bassbar is seperate. How do you...

I believe the bassbar is seperate. How do you mean "thick plates"?
Forum: General Double Bass Music and Playing 04-24-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 27,279
Posted By Pete Wood
I realise I'm coming in late on this debate... ...

I realise I'm coming in late on this debate...

I reckon it's horses for courses. In an orchestra, standing just looks dumb. Vice versa in a band. I think I play better arco standing, but with my...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-23-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,154
Posted By Pete Wood
My German 3/4. Love to here you thoughts

I've had this german 3/4 for about 16 years. I played it through a music degree and then in orchestras, pits, at church, in jazz bands, in neo-swing band with a punk drummer and pretty much...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-17-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,763
Posted By Pete Wood
Wow, I didn't realise there was so much variety....

Wow, I didn't realise there was so much variety. I get the GDG thing. Like dropped D only on a ADG platform.

Why were the 3 strings louder?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-16-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,763
Posted By Pete Wood
3 string tuning?

Always been curious. How were 3 string basses tuned way back in the day? Was it 4ths like our regular 4 strings today or something special?
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 04-16-2012, 12:04 AM
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Posted By Pete Wood
Hi from Sydney, Australia

Hi guys, was refered to this forum by a luthier in Qld. Been playing bass (electric and upright) 24 years now. Last year I started building basses, finally. Hoping this forum might be helpful as I do...
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