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Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 12-22-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,410
Posted By Bill Sallee
Wow! This is definitely worth an hour of your...

Wow! This is definitely worth an hour of your time.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 02-16-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,112
Posted By Bill Sallee
We've discovered why your bass bar was rattling.

We've discovered why your bass bar was rattling.
Forum: German School of Basses 11-14-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Red face Thanks, Marcus. I haven't found any info on "Dr....

Thanks, Marcus. I haven't found any info on "Dr. Mike" other than a few people listing him as an influence and seeing his name in the Pittsburgh Jazz hall of fame. I would like to know more if you...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 10-25-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,900
Posted By Bill Sallee
What about using with an amp?

Can it go between the pickup and an amp to allow placement of the amp so as to avoid feedback and still provide a headphone out?
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-25-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,476
Posted By Bill Sallee
Wink Just a fan. Doesn't Participate (Howl)

I have two dogs. The younger German Shepherd mix comes and lays about three feet from me when I practice the DB. When I play the piano she lays with her back against the piano underneath the...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 10-25-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,900
Posted By Bill Sallee
What Comes Between a Dbass and his PAPA

Ken, what pickups or mics do you use with this setup?
Thanks,
Bill
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-23-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 135,318
Posted By Bill Sallee
Thumbs up + Infinity

What a series. :) The Rangers made the Yankees look old and tired by beating them in every aspect of the game. Out pitched, out hit, out ran, out managed.
Colby wins and saves Cliff Lee for the...
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-19-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 135,318
Posted By Bill Sallee
Go Rangers!! I've been a Ranger's fan since...

Go Rangers!! I've been a Ranger's fan since 1983. I've suffered enough.
Bring it home.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-14-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Actually, I do know one double bassist in Dallas...

Actually, I do know one double bassist in Dallas who is a doctor. :o


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Forum: German School of Basses 09-14-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
???

Checkup????:confused: No, the bass is in the study of my house.
Where in the Pac NW are you? I visit Portland/Vancouver WA
from time to time.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-12-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
The Back

Finally got around to taking pictures of the back.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-02-2010, 11:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Ken, I am absolutely enjoying my bass. I wake up...

Ken, I am absolutely enjoying my bass. I wake up in the morning and have to play it for a few minutes because I just can't get over how good it sounds
I don't believe I overpaid as it was a little...
Forum: German School of Basses 09-02-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
I don't think anyone is trying to be dishonest...

I don't think anyone is trying to be dishonest here. I'll name names and circumstances including everything I know so far. I am still curious about its origins but the main thing is how it plays...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 09-02-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,582
Posted By Bill Sallee
You are probably right, I am having a new bridge...

You are probably right, I am having a new bridge made now. Guess I'll have
to do that again when I change the fingerboard. John is able to get around on my bass pretty good with a bow even though...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 09-02-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,582
Posted By Bill Sallee
Bow Shopping

My jazz bass teacher wants to get me started bowing so I am now shopping for a German bow. I have an old fiberglass one that came with my old Kay but it doesn't work. I went to a local store and...
Forum: German School of Basses 09-02-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Yes the overstand is fairly low. I can't measure...

Yes the overstand is fairly low. I can't measure now because I'm having
a setup adjustment made. I will have it back tommorrow.

If you are ever in the Dallas area you can certainly come play...
Forum: German School of Basses 09-01-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
I'll try it.

I'll try it.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-01-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Wow, that does look very much like mine. Our...

Wow, that does look very much like mine. Our basses also look very much like Drew Phelps bass which he was told was French and is why David Graham probably said mine is.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-01-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Great Guess. It has a round carved back.

Great Guess. It has a round carved back.
Forum: German School of Basses 09-01-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
Yes, Because of the sloped shoulders and because...

Yes, Because of the sloped shoulders and because it looks like a brother to another bass he works on. He does not sell basses, but works on many Dallas bass players basses including John Adams and...
Forum: German School of Basses 09-01-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
I'll send some pics of the back later this week. ...

I'll send some pics of the back later this week. The back is all original not repaired.
Forum: German School of Basses 08-31-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,727
Posted By Bill Sallee
What is my bass?

Three luthiers have looked at my bass and have offered the following opinions:
1. Italian ~1920-1940
2. German ~1920
3. French Mid 1800s

There is no label. 42 inch mensure. 19.5" upper...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 08-20-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 61,332
Posted By Bill Sallee
Sorry Mike You Missed It

The answer is 57007.

DEAD in hex = 57007 decimal
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 08-20-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 61,332
Posted By Bill Sallee
Hi Mike, I'm new here. Please tell us, if only...

Hi Mike, I'm new here. Please tell us, if only dead people understand hexadecimal, how many people do?
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 08-09-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,780
Posted By Bill Sallee
New Member From Texas

I am a serious amateur player in the Dallas area. After playing electric almost exclusively for the last 39 years, I've started the switch to double bass. I swapped an old unplayable Kay for a...
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