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Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-25-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,377
Posted By Flint Buchanan
C-extension closure backing material

So what is a good C-extension closure backing? Maybe a suede, or felt?

Would hide glue be suitable for this application? And if not, which glue.
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Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-25-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 169,360
Posted By Flint Buchanan
http://www.smithbassforums.com/www.flintbuchanan.c...

http://www.smithbassforums.com/www.flintbuchanan.com/images/bass/scroll2.jpgMine's not as fancy as yours, but it does stay in tune well. Using an original Flexocore right now.

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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-14-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,667
Posted By Flint Buchanan
doesn't anyone have any pics from the showroom,...

doesn't anyone have any pics from the showroom, or was that not allowed?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-11-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,149
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Bass Club of Georgia MasterClass

Thought I'd put this posting over here for anyone that's interested.

THE BASS CLUB OF GEORGIA presents a Bass Workshop/Concert on June 3-4, 2007 for all aspiring bassists (Double Bass/Electric...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 05-07-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,884
Posted By Flint Buchanan
do me a favor. go to 113th and broadway and have...

do me a favor. go to 113th and broadway and have a bagel with lox cream cheese for me from Neusbaum and Woo, or stop by the korean resuarant-The Mill just two doors down. I recommend any of the hot...
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-06-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,651
Posted By Flint Buchanan
I happen to believe that even though the "tech...

I happen to believe that even though the "tech bubble" burst a few years ago, there was still a paradigm shift in western culture that cannot be reversed-short of catastrophic meltdown of the grid...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-30-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,984
Posted By Flint Buchanan
so what do you suggest I put in a practice log? ...

so what do you suggest I put in a practice log?

since you're a music educator-what's the best way to effectively practice? I went by the library and checked out "the Inner Game of Music"...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-29-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,984
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Well Mr. Prowse. I am taking your charges to...

Well Mr. Prowse. I am taking your charges to heart.

I don't know where it will lead me, but I am going to see what I am made, and capable, of. I'll report back in a few months, and we'll see...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 04-25-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,486
Posted By Flint Buchanan
I'll cross-post this from my review over on "that...

I'll cross-post this from my review over on "that other website"

I'll come back to this thread as time progresses to give my input and feedback as the bow breaks in and matures.

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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 04-22-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 81,968
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Pirastro-Evah Pirazzi

I've started this thread for anyone who gets a the first sets that come out.

I'm very interested in these, especially as compared to their cousins-Obligatos.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-18-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,984
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Edgar Meyer performance in Nashville

I took a little road trip last night up to Nashville, b/c that seemed to be the closest that Mr. Meyer was coming to me in the foreseeable future. While I am no expert, these are my impressions of...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-14-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,982
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Portable Music Stand

What's the best portable stand you've found?

There's got to be something between the heavy orchestra stands (ok, they're not that heavy-but still) and the flimsy $12 fold-up variety.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-12-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,842
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Is this the kind of thing where you can go to...

Is this the kind of thing where you can go to part of the convention if you can't attend the whole thing?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-12-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,842
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Thanks for the reply. I'm really not a shill...

Thanks for the reply.

I'm really not a shill for the convention. I just live in a somewhat isolated bass world-as an adult beginner in a college town, and not a part of the local college bass...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 04-11-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 29,732
Posted By Flint Buchanan
I really appreciate all the input. I have...

I really appreciate all the input.

I have recieved my golden trinity mic with Bassmax, and am trying to figure out how to deal with this new fangled microphone thing. It definately is an...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-11-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,842
Posted By Flint Buchanan
ISB convention

So-who should go to the ISB convention?

As a decidely amateur, adult beginner double-bassist, is there anything that I could get out of going? Or is this primarily a reunion for folks from...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-07-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,055
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Thank you very much. as a decidely...

Thank you very much.

as a decidely "amateur" luthier I understand the desire to use a more economical cut for the top. I know I can get good wide white pine boards, aged well, for a lot less...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-06-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,055
Posted By Flint Buchanan
slab cut pine top

I have a general question about using slab cut pine for a bass. Are there any thoughts from luthiers on pros and cons? What kind of pine is it?

I believe that I've seen this on much older...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-05-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,554
Posted By Flint Buchanan
In your area that price sounds good. Around...

In your area that price sounds good. Around here they seem to be closer to 4500 or more for the 3/4.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-05-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,554
Posted By Flint Buchanan
I was not aware of your asking price when I wrote...

I was not aware of your asking price when I wrote my comment.

I have been looking to upgrade my christopher hybrid, and had thought I would go with a shen willow (which is still overpriced in my...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 04-05-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 29,732
Posted By Flint Buchanan
BassMax vs Revolution Solo II

Since this is the safe forum to post this kind of question-what, really, is the diff between a bassmax and a rev solo. They're both piezo elements sandwiched in the wings of a bridge. How different...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-05-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,554
Posted By Flint Buchanan
I've been TERRIBLY over quoted on the Shen line...

I've been TERRIBLY over quoted on the Shen line if your Shen bass is in the 5k ballpark.
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-05-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,248
Posted By Flint Buchanan
if you were on the right, instead of the left,...

if you were on the right, instead of the left, coast I might make you an offer on that chrissie. I've been very happy with the tone and construction of my hybrid, and have thought about going to the...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-04-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,554
Posted By Flint Buchanan
same price range as the $4700 wilfur?

same price range as the $4700 wilfur?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-02-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,824
Posted By Flint Buchanan
Bob- A little OT, but since I'm thinking of...

Bob-

A little OT, but since I'm thinking of getting a wheel, why would you think a wheel would cause problems with the endpin adjuster?
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