Extension makes your bass sound better or worst?

[Ken Smith]

Wayne, Wayne, Wayne........

Nando mentioned his Bass in the first post, an 1880s Boston School Pedigree, no secret there. He also mentioned he HAS a mechanical C extension already and want to know ho the bass will sound withOUT it for playing Jazz.

Ok? You with me so far?

Also in the conversation he mentioned the Scroll was cut, NOT the Ear. The upper Volute area that's under the Extension. On any fine bass you can either let it be, damage already done, fix it correctly by restoring and making the missing piece and match up the finish and fit a new properly installed extension 'around' the scroll or just leave it off and use as a normal 4-string bass. Those are the only options I see.

So.. First off you tell him to get a C and not a B Extension.. WHAT? .. You didn't comprehend what he wrote!

Also, he mentioned that he plays Jazz and wants advice for the best his bass would sound for that BUT, you mention in the end you don't Play jazz and can't answer him. So.. Why did you go off and change the subject about B extensions? Makes no sense.

Next, on his Pedigree Bass you offer Englehardt paste on Ears. Would you do that on on a bass like that if it was yours?

So, if YOU had read what was posted on the Bass NONE of my comments would have been directed at you like that or even posted at all. I was merely trying to set things straight... Then, I will hunt you down..

Why you joined Ken's Corner; I like the atmosphere of Ken's forum-it's respectful, encouraging, and always a learning experience-hardly ever see anyone wasting other's precious time. It is more in line with the spirit I have for the double bass.Well, I hope at least it has been a learning experience.

Always in fun though and with a smile. You gotta smile.. it's part of life..

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by wayne holmes

Moses smell the roses ---Hey! get your scroll ears here 3 for Quarter

or get your volute earrings from Ken for whatever you can barter.

okay, enough of this **** for one day

Lol.. hey, what's with that big space in your post? Missing a big smile?

Earrings? Don't wear them. Not my thing!

[Nando Raio]

I would like to thank you guys again, I understand where you guys are coming from.
Ken; Wayne didn't know what kind of bass I have, It was my fault, I should've posted pictures of it, Wayne had a valid input if we were talking about a budget instrument or a very limited budget for repair.
Wayne, I would like to thank you for helping out with your comments and the encouraging words about my writing.
I respect Ken Smith and his knowledge about bass in general, the fact he puts time to answer the posts is a great thing, a lot of people out there keep their knowledge to themselves, sometimes he can be too straight forward, I think is hilarious, with him " The water is never warm, either Freezing Cold!!! or Boiling Hot!!!"
I would like to keep talking about bass, lets not get personal, and Wayne "pissing in my coffee" thats is funny man....I hope Ken is laughing at that as much as you should about his "Hunt You Down" , hunt you down with what? with a french bow and a bag full of rosin.

Thank YOU, Lets Cool Down, Peace! and Lots Of Low End Notes,
"maybe not as low as a C extension" not sure yet...LOL
Nando Raio

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by wayne holmes

Nando, you are a prince of a bassist filled with wisdom and judgement beyond your 31 years.

And, Ken, well, I am very proud of you for the way you handled my brilliant and insightful criticism.

Hey, I'm here to help.. Now, where did I put that Bow?